NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2022 - Check Previous Year Cut off here
NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2022 - SCERT, Kerala will release the NTSE Stage 1 cutoff on scert.kerala.gov.in. Only students who score equal to or above the Kerala NTSE cutoff will be called for the NTSE stage II. NTSE Kerala cutoff is the minimum score a student needs to achieve in the NTSE exam to get shortlisted.
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The cutoff marks depend on different factors such as the difficulty level of questions asked in the NTSE Kerala 2022 stage I, The number of students who appeared in the exam, state quota and more. Students can get the estimate of the expected NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2022 by checking the last year's trends. Read further to check the previous year's and expected NTSE Kerala cutoff 2022.
Click here to check NTSE Kerala stage 1 cutoff 2021.
NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2021
The official Kerala NTSE cutoff is out. Check the table below to know the category-wise cutoff.
NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2021
Category | Cut off | |
General | Normal | 157 |
PH1 | 72 | |
PH2 | 96 | |
PH3 | 94 | |
PH4 | 71 | |
OBC | Normal | 138 |
PH1 | 70 | |
PH2 | - | |
PH3 | 84 | |
PH4 | - | |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | Normal | 108 |
PH1 | - | |
PH2 | - | |
PH3 | 84 | |
PH4 | - | |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Normal | 79 |
EWS | Normal | 84 |
Factor Affecting NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2022
The Kerala NTSE cutoff 2022 is the minimum score required to qualify stage 1 of the NTS examination. NTSE Kerala cutoff marks vary on different factors such as
- Number of Students Appeared in the exam
- Difficulty Level of the Kerala NTSE question paper
- Highest and lowest number secured by a candidate.
- Kerala State Quota
NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2019-20
We have derived the cutoff marks as per the least marks of the selected student. Check the same below:
NTSE Kerala cutoff 2020
- General - 158
- EWS - 107
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 142
- SC - 120
- ST - 98
- PH - 76
NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2018-19
Categories | Cutoff Score |
General | 146 |
OBC | 128 |
SC | 103 |
ST | 84 |
General-PH | 90 |
General-OBC | 82 |
SC-PH | 70 |
Kerala NTSE Cutoff 2017-18 (Paper-wise)
The cutoff marks were issued along with the NTSE result 2021. A table below is provided to give students an understanding of paper-wise NTSE Kerala cutoff-
Categories | MAT | SAT |
General | 39 | 67 |
SC | 28 | 49 |
ST | 29 | 36 |
NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2017-18
Refer to the given table to check category wise NTSE stage 1 cutoff for Kerala State.
Categories | Cut off marks |
General | 106 |
OBC | 80 |
PH | 78 |
SC | 77 |
ST | 65 |
NTSE Stage II Result & Cutoff
After the declaration of cutoff, students should start their preparation for the NTSE stage II exam 2022. NCERT conducts the stage II exam at the national level. Students should refer to the NCERT Class 9th & 10th syllabus to prepare for the stage-II examination. NCERT will announce the final NTSE Stage 2 result 2022 in the month of September 2022. Check the last year's NTSE Stage 2 cutoff below
Category | NTSE Cut off | |
General | Normal | 134 |
PH1 | 69 | |
PH2 | 69 | |
PH3 | 88 | |
PH4 | 95 | |
OBC | Normal | 116 |
PH1 | 90 | |
PH2 | 69 | |
PH3 | 91 | |
PH4 | 70 | |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Normal | 113 |
PH3 | 90 | |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | Normal | 105 |
PH1 | 87 | |
PH2 | 0 | |
PH3 | 68 |
Also, check NTSE Kerala 2021 answer key.
NTSE Kerala Scholarship Amount
Only students who pass stage 2 with the final cutoff will receive the scholarship amount.
Rs. 1250 per month for class 11 and 12.
Rs. 2000 per month at UG and PG level.
For PhD pursuing candidates, the scholarship is provided as per UGC norms.
Other Relevant Links:
Kerala Board 10th | CBSE Class 10 Result 2022 | |
Kerala SSLC time table 2022 | Courses After 10th | |
Kerala SSLC Syllabus 2022 | CBSE Admit Card 2022 |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - NTSE Kerala Cutoff 2022 - Check Previous Year Cut off here
Question: When will NTSE stage II exam be conducted?
Answer:
NTSE stage II exam date will be announced soon.
Question: Is the NTSE stage I and II cutoff the same?
Answer:
No, NTSE stage I and II cutoff are different.
Question: When will the NTSE stage II cutoff be released?
Answer:
NTSE stage II 2022 cutoff will be released in September 2022.
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Questions related to NTSE
How would taking the NTSE benefit me?
You benefit from taking the National Talent Search Examination, or NTSE, in numerous ways. First of all, if you pass it, the National Council of Educational Research and Training will give you a scholarship or other form of financial aid (NCERT). But even if you don't succeed, it still gets you ready for a lot of other things. Most importantly, it gives you experience and aids in the discovery of your areas of weakness.
How do I get ready for the NTSE?
The National Talent Search examination preparation process demands a high commitment, resolve, and discipline from the students. And if you can maintain those three virtues, you won't have any trouble with this exam. All you need to do is create an efficient study strategy. And in order to create such a successful plan, it is first required to comprehend the exam format.
Does the NTSE also include an interview portion?
For the NTSE Selection, students are not required to pass any interviews. The MAT and SAT parts are on both the Stage I and Stage II exams.
Does the NTSE have any negative markings?
The NTSE has stopped using the negative marking system as of 2018.
How many NTSE exams are there?
Two stages make up this test. The State Talent Search Examination (STSE), which is stage 1, is a state-level test. The chosen candidates are qualified to take Stage 2 exams after passing Stage 1.