NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 - Application Form Released!, Admit Card, Answer Key, Result, Cutoff
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21- JAC, Ranchi will release the Jharkhand NTSE answer keys and question papers in the last week of December 2020. JAC released the JAC NTSE admit card 2021 on December 12, 2020. The last date to apply for Jharkhand NTSE was November 13, 2020. The stage 1 exam will be conducted on December 13, 2020. Students will have to enter application number, name and date of birth to download the NTSE Jharkhand admit card 2020-21. Students who meet all the eligibility terms could apply for NTSE 2021. Students had to pay an exam fee of Rs 250/- (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST) to complete the application process. Aspirants who qualify Jharkhand NTSE Stage 1 will be eligible to appear for the NTSE Stage 2 exam. NTSE 2021 exam is divided into 2 papers MAT (Mental Ability Test) and the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). Read the complete article to know NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 exam dates, eligibility criteria, application form, syllabus
Latest Update: NTSE JAC admit card 2021 released. Click here to download.
Click here to get all the details.

NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Overview
Name of the examination | National Talent Search Examination, Jharkhand |
Abbreviation used | NTSE Jharkhand |
Level of the exam | State/UT |
Conducted by | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi |
State/UT Liaison Officer & Address | Dr. Arbind Pd. Singh |
Mode of examination | Pen and paper |
Eligibility Criteria | Class 10 Students |
Official website | jac.jharkhand.gov.in |
Medium of examination | English |
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Important Dates
To appear in the exam, students must be aware of all NTSE exam dates 2020-21. Refer to the table so as not to miss any important event related to NTSE Jharkhand.
Jharkhand NTSE Exams Dates
Events | Dates |
Application begins | October 16, 2020 |
Application concludes | November 13, 2020 |
Stage 1 Admit Card | December 12, 2020 |
NTSE Jharkhand 2021 exam | December 13, 2020 |
Results of NTSE Jharkhand 2021 | Last week of January 2021 |
Stage 2 Admit Card Date | May 2021 |
NTSE 2021 Stage 2 exam | June 13, 2021 |
NTSE 2021 Stage 2 Result | August 2021 |
Jharkhand NTSE Answer Key 2021
The official answer key for the Jharkhand NTSE exam declares in the last week of December. Students can check the answer key on NTSE Jharkhand official website. Also, the recognized coaching institutes releases the NTSE 2021 answer key after the examination. The Jharkhand NTSE answer key is released so that students can calculate their probable score before the actual declaration of the result.
NTSE Jharkhand Result 2021
JAC will declare the NTSE stage 1 result on the official website in the last week of January 2021. Students need to enter their name and hall ticket number to check their NTSE 2021 result. MAT, SAT scores, total marks obtained are included in the NTSE Jharkhand result. Shortlisted students after Jharkhand NTSE stage 1 result will be eligible for appearing in NTSE stage 2 exam,
NTSE Jharkhand Cutoff 2021
Students appearing for Jharkhand NTSE can expect the cutoff to be released soon. NTSE cut off will be available here as soon as it is released officially. Refer to the table below to know the NTSE Jharkhand previous year cutoff.
NTSE Jharkhand cutoff 2019
Category | Cut off |
General | 124 |
SC | 107 |
ST | 87 |
PH | 67 |
NTSE Scholarship 2021
Students will be selected to compete for merit-based scholarships at NTSE 2021 stage 2. Under NTSE program 2000 scholarships are distributed each year by the national conducting body NCERT. Refer to the table to get details of NTSE 2021 Scholarship.
Education level | Scholarship Amount |
Classes 11th to 12th | Rs. 1,250 per month |
UG and PG | Rs. 2,000 per month |
PhD | As per UGC norms. |
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Eligibility Criteria
Students who wish to appear for the NTSE Jharkhand exam must satisfy the below mentioned NTSE 2020-21 Eligibility Criteria
- Students must have passed the class 9 exams with a minimum of 55% marks.
- JAC does not provide scholarships to the candidates who are working along with the studies.
- One must be pursuing class 10 from any government, private school or Top Schools in Jharkhand.
- For SC, ST, PH, and OBC candidates, one must score at least 40% in class 9 to be eligible for NTSE 2021.
- Students who hold NMMS scholarship can also appear for NTSE.
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Application Forms
JAC, Ranchi had released the stage 1 Jharkhand NTSE application form. Interested and eligible students could submit the NTSE application form till November 13, 2020. Also, the link to download the application forms is provided above.
How to apply for NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21?
To apply for Jharkhand NTSE 2020-21, follow the below instructions:
Click on the link above or visit the official website i.e jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Click on “NTSE 2020-21 Registration” link available on the left side of the page.
Register online and fill the NTSE Jharkhand application form
Pay an exam fee of Rs 250/- (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST),
On the printed copy, put the candidate's signature and also get it signed from the parents at the designated columns.
Submit the Jharkhand NTSE application form to the state liaison’s office before the submission deadline with the required documents.
Required documents
Students must submit the below-mentioned documents along with NTSE Jharkhand application form
Two recent passport size photos
Copy of the 9th standard marksheet
Copy of the reservation certificates for all reserved category students (if applicable).
Disability Status certificate(if applicable) from a government recognized medical practitioner for physically handicapped candidates.
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Admit Card
Aspirants who are participating in the exam could download their admit card/ hall ticket from the official website of JAC, Ranchi at least 10 days prior to the exam. Jharkhand NTSE Admit card has been issued online. Students could download the same from December 5, 2020, from jac.jharkhand.gov.in. One must enter their application number, name and date of birth to download NTSE 2020-21 Admit Card. One must definitely carry the Jharkhand NTSE Admit card during exam day as the candidates won't be allowed to enter the examination hall.
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Exam Pattern
Jharkhand NTSE stage 1 exam is conducted in a specified pattern each year. NTSE 2020-21 Exam Pattern for Stage 1 and Stage 2 will consist of 2 sections i.e. Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). For more details on marking scheme and exam pattern of NTSE Jharkhand, refer to the table below:
Jharkhand NTSE Exam Pattern
Section | Exam pattern | Time Duration | Qualifying scores |
Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 100 questions worth 1 mark each. | 120 minutes | For General: 40% For SC/ ST/ PH: 32% |
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 100 questions worth 1 mark each. | 120 minutes | For General: 40% For SC/ ST/ PH: 32% |
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Syllabus
JAC or NCERT does not prescribe any syllabus for Stage 1 Jharkhand NTSE exams. Students can refer to the Jharkhand board class 9, 10th syllabus and CBSE class 10 syllabus for preparation. Mental Ability Test is conducted to evaluate the candidate’s logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. While Scholastic Ability Test is for tests conceptual knowledge acquired in the core subjects like Mathematics, and Science, and Social Science in their school. Refer the table for important topics of NTSE 2020-21 Syllabus.
NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 Syllabus
Section | Subjects and syllabus |
Mental Ability Test | Verbal reasoning test: Alphabetic test, Venn diagrams, analytic reasoning, blood relations, arithmetic reasoning, coding-decoding, direct sense test, fill in the blanks, word sequencing, Direction based question, word problems, clock problems, series completion test, truth verification, analogy. For non-verbal reasoning test, questions will be based on: analogy, analytic reasoning, folding/ cutting paper, classification, embedded figures, mirror images, problems on cubes and dice, transparent paper folding, water images dot fixing situation, complete the figures. |
Scholastic Ability Test | Mathematics: arithmetic progression, number system, probability, basic geometry, circles, coordinate geometry, algebra-expressions, direct & inverse variations, exponent, linear equation, quadratic equations, simple & compound interest, square root, and cube root, triangles, trigonometry, statistics, surface area, and volume. Science: Acid, bases and salts, air, carbon and its compounds, diversity in living organisms, fibers and plastics, magnetism & electricity, periodic classification of elements, food production and management, cellular level of organisms, light, evolution, measurement, metals & non-metals, environment,physical & chemical changes in matter, source of energy. Social sciences: History: Indian history, Jainism, Buddhism, culture, science, & literature, Indus valley civilization, the introduction of ancient and conquerors from other countries and nations, the early medieval period, medieval architecture and culture, national movement, new empires and kingdoms. Civics: Democracy, diversity and livelihood, judiciary, UN & other international agencies, economic presence of the government, Union government, India & its neighbouring countries, state government. Geography: Agriculture, Internal structure of earth and rocks, atmosphere, industries, major domains and land-forms, maps and globe, the motion of the earth, natural vegetation, environment of India, resources, and development, solar system. |
How to Prepare for NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21?
To qualify the Jharkhand NTSE stage 1 exam, aspirants must plan a strategy and follow the NTSE 2020-21 preparation tips
Students must focus on conceptual clarity rather than mugging the concept. As practical knowledge which will increase the probability of getting good scores in the exam.
Students must refer to the best NTSE books while preparing and make notes and revise them on a regular basis.
One of the key NTSE Jharkhand preparation tips is to practice sample papers to get a grip on the subject and understand the type of questions asked.
Practice more and more. For this purpose refer to NTSE previous year papers as they will help you in time management.
NTSE Jharkhand Help Line/ Help Desk
Email ID- ntse.jac@gmail.com
Ph No- 7485093439
Students can also apply for Pre-Matric scholarship for financial assistance, check National Scholarship Portal
List of Approved Schools
School Names | Address |
South Point Public School | Bundu P.o-bundu Dist-ra |
Prastabit P Girls High School Raghunathpur | At+po-adardih Ps-nimdih Dist-seraikela |
H S Basantrai | At+po- Basantrai |
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith | Ramakrishna Nagar |
Sarala Birla Public School | Birla Knowledge City |
St. John's High School | Ranchi |
Sant Nandlal Smriti Vidya Mandir | Dak Bungalow Road P.o -ghatshila East Singhbhum |
Delhi Public School | Dhanbad |
Loyola Convent School | Vidyalaya Marg Dumardaga Booty Ranchi |
De Nobili School | Digwadih |
Amar Jyoti High School | Chepapool |
St. Thomas School | Dhurwa |
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Bokaro | Sector 4 D Bokaro Steel City Jharkhand |
Delhi Public School Sail Township | Dhurwa Ranchi |
Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School Ranchi | Pee Pee Compound Ranchi |
Bishop Westcott Girls' School | P.o. Namkum |
Indira Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Hazaribag | Indira Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Hazaribag |
Netarhat Residential School Netarhat | Netarhat Residential School |
Jusco School | Road No. 23 |
Ram Japal Singh Yadav High School Sankarpur | Vil Sankarpur Po Bhojpur Ps Devipur Dist Deoghar |
Jamshedpur Public School | Panchvati Road |
St.clare's School | Lokai |
Bridgeford School | Tupudana |
Sri Guru Nanak Public School | Near Block Office |
Indian Heritage School | Mitra Garden Rohini Road Jasidih |
D.a.v. Public School | Sindri |
Dav Public School Hehal Ranchi | Itki Road Hehal Ranchi |
Guru Nanak High School Sakchi | Gurudwara Complex Sakchi Jamshedpur |
Mother International Academy Madhupur | At-abdul Aziz Road Patharchapti Madhupur |
Rgrg High School Karmatar | Vill-karmatar |
K G B V Baliapur | At-baradaha |
Goverment High School Tatisilwai | Tatisilwai |
Rajkamal Saraswati Vidya Mandir | Ashok Nagar |
#ERROR! | Littipara |
Kendriya Vidyalaya Gumla | At-training School Campus |
Marwari High School | Jharia |
Dav Public School | Barora |
O P Jindal School | Jspl Campus |
Surendranath Centenary School | H.b Road Dipatoli |
Other Relevant Links
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - NTSE Jharkhand 2020-21 - Application Form Released!, Admit Card, Answer Key, Result, Cutoff
Question: Who conducts NTSE Jharkhand stage 1 exam?
Answer:
Jharkhand Academic Council conducts NTSE stage 1 exam in Jharkhand state.
Question: Who can apply for NTSE Jharkhand 2020 exam?
Answer:
Class 10 students who have secured minimum required marks in 9th class can apply for NTSE Jharkhand exam 2020.
Question: When will stage 2 NTSE Jharkhand admit card be released?
Answer:
The stage 2 admit cards of NTSE Jharkhand exam will be released in May 2021 on NCERT official website.
Question: What are the minimum marks to pass NTSE Jharkhand 2020 exam?
Answer:
NTSE Jharkhand cutoff are the minimum marks to pass stage 1 NTSE Jharkhand exam.
Latest Articles
NTSE Bihar Question Papers 2020-21 - Download Previous Year Qu...
NTSE Bihar Question Papers 2020-21- Students can download ques...
NTSE Bihar Result 2021 - Check Stage 1 & 2 Merit List Here
NTSE Bihar Result 2021 - Check Bihar NTSE 2021 result date, qu...
NTSE Bihar Cutoff 2021 - Previous Year’s NTSE Bihar Stage 1 Cu...
NTSE Bihar Cutoff 2021- SCERT Patna will release NTSE Bihar st...
NTSE Important Dates 2021 Released - Check Exam Dates Here
NTSE Important Dates 2021 - NCERT has released the NTSE exam 2...
NTSE Kerala 2020-21 - Admit Card Released!,
NTSE Kerala 2020-21 - SCERT, Kerala has released the NTSE stag...
Questions related to NTSE
ntse uttar pradesh question paper
Hello Aspirant,
NTSE stage 1 exam for UP has been conducted on December 13th 2020 and also the answer key has been published on December 16th on the official website, so now only results are awaited, you can get all live updates from the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-uttar-pradesh
Now if you want to download the question papers of previous years for NTSE UP then you can download them from the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-up-question-papers
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
can i give NTSE exam witout any school contact ?
Hello Aspirant,
Yes of course you can give if you don't have any affiliated school and pursuing your class 10th from open school because as per the eligibility criteria of NTSE 2021 :-
- The candidate must have qualified class 9th exams with minimum marks as imposed by the state-level exam conducting authority.
- The candidate must be studying in class 10th in a school affiliated with a recognized state/central board.
- Open school candidates studying in Class 10th are also eligible to submit the NTSE form provided that their age is below 18 years and they are not employed.
For complete details about NTSE eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-eligibility-criteria
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
Form fill up date of NTSE in uttar Pradesh
Hello Aspirant,
If you are seeking for NTSE 2021 then unfortunately you are quite late because for NTSE 2021 forms have been closed in month of November 2020 even the NTSE stage 1 exam for UP has also been conducted on December 13th 2020 and also the answer key has been published on December 16th on the official website, so now only results are awaited but if you are seeking for NTSE 2022 then any exact dates are not out yet for NTSE 2022 but you can get all live updates from the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-uttar-pradesh
Now those aspirant who will clear the NTSE 2021 shortlisting cut-off will be eligible to sit for NTSE stage 2 and you can get idea of the shortlisting cut-offs from NTSE 2020 stage 2 shortlisting cut-off are mentioned below :-
Category |
Overall cutoff marks |
General |
169 |
OBC |
148 |
SC |
138 |
ST |
69 |
PH 1 |
65 |
PH 2 |
84 |
PH 3 |
81 |
EWS |
93 |
You can also check out complete details about the cut-offs for NTSE UP from the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-uttar-pradesh-cutoff
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
NTSE exam date in uttar pradesh
Hello Aspirant,
If you are seeking for NTSE 2021 then unfortunately you are quite late because for NTSE 2021 forms have been closed in month of November 2020 even the NTSE stage 1 exam for UP has also been conducted on December 13th 2020 and also the answer key has been published on December 16th on the official website, so now only results are awaited but if you are seeking for NTSE 2022 then any exact dates are not out yet for NTSE 2022 but you can get all live updates from the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-uttar-pradesh
Now those aspirant who will clear the NTSE 2021 shortlisting cut-off will be eligible to sit for NTSE stage 2 and you can get idea of the shortlisting cut-offs from NTSE 2020 stage 2 shortlisting cut-off are mentioned below :-
Category |
Overall cutoff marks |
General |
169 |
OBC |
148 |
SC |
138 |
ST |
69 |
PH 1 |
65 |
PH 2 |
84 |
PH 3 |
81 |
EWS |
93 |
You can also check out complete details about the cut-offs for NTSE UP from the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-uttar-pradesh-cutoff
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
how can i registered in stage 1
Hello Aspirant,
If you are seeking for NTSE 2021 then unfortunately you are quite late because for NTSE 2021 forms have been closed in month of November 2020 even the NTSE stage 1 exam for UP has also been conducted on December 13th 2020 and also the answer key has been published on December 16th on the official website, so now only results are awaited but if you are seeking for NTSE 2022 then any exact dates are not out yet for NTSE 2022 but you can get all live updates from the link given below and also when it will be released it will show on the official site entdata.in :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-uttar-pradesh
You have to apply either through your school or you can also directly submit it online. If you want to submit it online than what you have to do is just visit the above mentioned site and fill the required details and then a registration form will be generated and you have to take it's print then verify it from your school or study center whichever is applicable and then re-upload it with proper scanned documents like class 9th marksheet, Aadhar card and so on. Then pay the application fee and take final print of the registration form. Now wait for your admit card.
For complete application process kindly check out the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-application-form
Now those aspirant who will clear the NTSE 2021 shortlisting cut-off will be eligible to sit for NTSE stage 2 and you can get idea of the shortlisting cut-offs from NTSE 2020 stage 2 shortlisting cut-off are mentioned below :-
Category |
Overall cutoff marks |
General |
169 |
OBC |
148 |
SC |
138 |
ST |
69 |
PH 1 |
65 |
PH 2 |
84 |
PH 3 |
81 |
EWS |
93 |
You can also check out complete details about the cut-offs for NTSE UP from the link given below :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-uttar-pradesh-cutoff
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!