NTSE Odisha 2020-21 - Admit Card Released!, Exam Date, Admit Card, Result
NTSE Odisha 2020-21 Form - SCERT Odisha has released the NTSE Odisha admit card on December 26, 2020. Students can download NTSE Odisha 2020 admit card online from the official website by entering application number and date of birth. NTSE Odisha stage 1 exam 2020-21 is now scheduled to be conducted on January 3, 2021, in offline mode. After NTSE Odisha 2021 result, 259 selected students will appear for NTSE stage 2 Exam to be conducted by NCERT. NTSE Odisha form 2020-21 for stage 1 could be filled online on www.scertodisha.nic.in. Online NTSE Odisha 2020 application form submission date was November 25, 2020. There was no application fee for the NTSE Odisha exam 2020-21. After filling up the NTSE registration 2021 form, students need to take a printout of the same and submit it in the concerned School / Institution. The schools validate & forward NTSE Odisha 2020 form to the concerned District Education Officer. Read further for more details on NTSE Odisha 2020 form date, admit card, answer key and more.
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NTSE Odisha 2020-21 Important Dates
Students can check the NTSE dates 2021 in the given table to know about NTSE Odisha Form date and other related dates.
NTSE Odisha Exam Form Dates
Events | Dates |
Odisha NTSE Application begins | October 16, 2020, at 2 pm |
Last Date to submit printout of form to Head of Institute | November 25, 2020 |
NTSE Odisha application re-opened | November 20 to 25, 2020 |
NTSE Odisha admit card 2020 availability | December 26, 2020 |
NTSE Odisha 2020-21 exam date | January 3, 2021 |
Stage 1 answer key release date | Third week of January 2021 |
NTSE Odisha result 2021 | Third week of February 2021 |
Release of stage 2 admit card | April/May 2021 |
NTSE stage 2 exam date | June 13, 2021 |
NTSE stage II result date | September 2021 |
NTSE Odisha Admit Card 2020-21
- Applicants can download the admit card of NTSE Odisha 2020 online from the official website of SCERT, Odisha from in the third week of December 2020.
- Students need to enter their application number and date of birth/ password to download the admit card.
- NTSE admit card 2021 is a mandatory document that every student must possess during the exam day.
- The NTSE Odisha admit card will contain the exam centre details and roll number.
NTSE stage 1 admit card Odisha window:
NTSE Odisha Question Papers
Preparing from the NTSE previous years question papers is an unbeatable preparation strategy. Hence, students should download the NTSE Odisha previous year papers that are available here. These question papers can also be treated as sample papers for Odisha State Talent Search Exam. Students get familiar with the examination pattern, subject of the questions, time duration of the exam etc by solving the previous year papers.
NTSE Odisha Previous Years Papers
Question paper type | Download link |
Mental Ability Test (MAT) | |
Scholastic Ability Test (MAT) |
NTSE Odisha 2021 Selection Process
Eligible students have to appear in Stage 1 of NTSE and pass the same with a minimum of 40% marks in each paper i.e. MAT & SAT separately to get shortlisted for Stage 2 Exam. The minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/PH is 32% marks.
Students have to obtain a minimum of 40% marks in MAT & SAT (32% marks for SC/ST/PH) in NTSE Stage 2 Result to get shortlisted in the final merit list.
Only 2nd stage qualifiers will receive the final NTSE Scholarships.
NTSE Odisha 2020-21 Exam Pattern
The Odisha NTSE exam has two parts: Mental Ability Test (MAT), Scholastic Ability Test (SAT).
MAT and SAT both contain 100 questions each.
There is no negative marking in NTSE Odisha 2021.
Each question carries 1 mark each.
The test duration is 120 minutes or 2 hours.
The questions asked in MAT will be based on analogy, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, hidden figures.
In SAT papers, questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Geography and Economics
Refer the given table for qualifying marks
Section | Exam pattern | Qualifying scores |
Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 100 questions worth 1 mark each. | For general category: 40% of the maximum marks. For SC, ST, and PH: 32% of the maximum marks. |
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 100 questions worth 1 mark each. | For general category: 40% of the maximum marks. For SC, ST, and PH: 32% of the maximum marks. |
NTSE Odisha 2020-21 Syllabus
SERT doesn't specify any NTSE Syllabus for State Level NTS Examination. However, students have to prepare their Class 9th & Class 10th syllabus while preparing for Odisha NTSE. Some important topics of NTSE Syllabus-
Paper | Subjects | Topics |
NTSE SAT | Science | Structure of an Atom, Metals and Non-metals, Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Food Production and Management, Fibers and Plastics, Motion and Force, Source of Energy, Measurements |
Social Science | New Empires and Kingdoms, Industrial Revolution, Resources and Development, Delhi Sultanate, Early Medieval Period, British Raj, The Mughal Empire, Democracy and Elections, Indian Constitution, The Judiciary, Atmosphere, Natural Vegetation, MAP & Globe, Solar System | |
Mathematics | Algebraic Expression, Quadratic Equation, Square Roots and Cube Roots, Surface Area and Volume, Arithmetic Progression, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest | |
NTSE MAT | Mental Ability Test | Word Problems, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Direction, Mirror and Water Images, Calendar, Time and Clock, Ranking and Arrangements, Blood Relations |
How to Prepare for NTSE Odisha 2020 Stage 1 Exam?
Students should follow the simple and easy NTSE Preparation tips to qualify the stage 1. Follow these tips to score high in the NTSE Odisha 2021 exam
Know the Stage I pattern and syllabus of NTSE examination. The pattern of NTSE Stage 1 is different for different states. Hence, read the above section of pattern and syllabus to know what to prepare for NTSE Odisha exam. Also, refer to the right NTSE 2021 Books to complete the syllabus.
Make a smart study schedule. After getting the entire details, students should smartly divide their time so that they prepare each subject with equal devotion and concentration.
Create notes and flashcards. While studying for the NTSE Odisha exam, students should make hand-written short notes of important facts and points so that they can understand the concepts easily.
Revise Constantly- Revision is a very important part of the preparation strategy. Students retain the details for a longer period by revising the important facts. Short notes are the best to revise the prepared syllabus.
NTSE Odisha Answer key 2020-21
The exam conducting authority will release the official Odisha NTSE Odisha 2020 answer key in the third week of January 2021. Students can download NTSE answer key Odisha 2020-21 from the official website of SCERT, Bhubaneswar, ntse.scertodisha.nic.in. A few coaching institutes will release NTSE 2020 answer keys straight after the exam. Students can evaluate their performance in the NTSE Odisha examination with the help of the NTSE Odisha 2020-21 answer keys. Students who find any discrepancy in the NTSE Odisha answer key 2020-21 can challenge the same by sending an email at ntsodishateandscert@yahoo.com along with supporting documents. The last date to file an objection against the official NTSE Odisha 2020-21 answer key will fall in the last week of January 2021.
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NTSE Odisha 2021 Result
SCERT, Bhubaneswar will release the NTSE Stage 1 Odisha result 2021 in the third week of February 2021. Candidates who qualify the NTSE Odisha stage 1 2021 are called to appear in Stage 2 examination. NTSE Odisha result 2021 will comprise the name of provisionally selected candidates for stage 2 exam. The NTSE 2021 result is released in the form of a merit list.
NTSE Odisha 2021 Cut off
The NTSE 2021 Odisha cut off will be released along with the result. Students should attain the NTSE Odisha Cut off 2021 marks that are the minimum qualification scores in the exam to get shortlisted for stage 2 exam. Below check the previous year NTSE cut off of Odisha state-
NTSE Odisha Cut Off
Category | 2020 | Cut off (2019) | Cut off (2018) |
General | 155 | 152 | 105 |
SC | 121 | 113 | 84 |
ST | 113 | 108 | 79 |
OBC | 122 | 118 | - |
Also, read Top School in Odisha.
NTSE Scholarships 2021
Students selected through NTSE Odisha 2021 stage 1 and 2 exams will get scholarship amount after document verification. Every year, 2000 scholarships are distributed by the NCERT.
NTSE Scholarship Amount Details-
Education level | Scholarship Amount |
Classes 11th to 12th | Rs. 1,250 per month |
Undergraduate | Rs. 2,000 per month |
Post-graduate | Rs. 2,000 per month |
PhD | As per UGC norms. |
NTSE Odisha 2020 Overview
Name of the examination | Odisha State Level Talent Search Examination |
Abbreviation used | NTSE |
State quota | 259 Candidates |
Conducted by | State Council of Educational Research and Training, Bhubaneswar |
Mode of examination | Pen and paper |
Eligibility Criteria | For class 10 students of Odisha |
Medium of examination | English |
NTSE Odisha 2020-21 Eligibility Criteria
Students who are currently studying in class 10th during the academic year 2020-21 from any recognized schools located in Odisha are eligible to participate in Odisha NTSE 2021 stage 1 exam.
They have qualified the Class 9th annual examination with a minimum of 60% marks for General, OBC and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories (55% for SC/ST/PH).
Students of open distance learning (ODL) are also eligible for Odisha State Level National Talent Search Examination, provided their age is less than 18 years.
Students must be unemployed and are appearing in Class 10th for the first time.
NTSE Odisha 2020 Form
The NTSE 2020 Odisha application form for stage 1 exam is made available online on ntse.scertodisha.nic.in. Eligible students should fill the online application form and submit the hard copy of the filled application to their respective schools. Candidates should follow the below-given steps to submit the Odisha State Talent Search Exam applications:
How to fill NTSE Odisha 2020-21 Stage 1 Form?
Go to the official website of SCERT, Odisha, scertodisha.nic.in
Click on the ‘Online application’ dialogue box and fill the required details
Download and print a copy of your application form and submit the completely filled form at the principal’s office of your respective institution from where it will be submitted to the state liaison’s officer for Odisha NTSE.
SOL (School of Open Learning) applications should submit their application directly to the state liaison officer.
Applicants should save the application number to download the admit card of NTSE 2021.
- Click here to download NTSE Odisha 2021 notification pdf.
Documents Required with NTSE Odisha 2021 Application
Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST) issued by the concerned Tahsildar / Additional Tahsildar, if required
Disability Certificate (Physically Handicapped) to be issued by District Medical Board, if required
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) issued by the Tahsildar / Revenue Officer/ Additional Tahsildar, if required
NTSE Odisha Exam Fee- There is no application fee for Odisha NTSE 2021.
To check other pre-matric scholarships, check National Scholarship Portal 2020-21
State Quota for Odisha
A total of 259 scholarships are reserved for Odisha state that will be further awarded according to below reservation percentages-
SC- 15%
OBC- 27%
ST- 7.5%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)- 10%
Physically Challenged- 4%
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - NTSE Odisha 2020-21 - Admit Card Released!, Exam Date, Admit Card, Result
Question: Where can I fill NTSE Odisha form 2020-21 for stage 1 exam?
Answer:
Students can fill NTSE Odisha 2021 stage 1 registration form in online mode on www.scertodisha.nic.in.
Question: How many students will be selected for NTSE Odisha stage 2 exam?
Answer:
As per state level quota, a total of 259 candidates from Odisha will be selected for NTSE stage 2 exam 2021.
Question: When will NTSE Odisha admit card 2020-21 be released for stage 1 exam?
Answer:
NTSE Odisha stage 1 admit cards 2020-21 are available online since December 26, 2020.
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Questions related to NTSE
i am getting 158 in ntse kerala will i qualify
Hello dear student
- Actually The cutoff of NTSE Kerala will release the NTSE Stage 1 cutoff in the last week of February 2021 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.
If still have any queries than please post your queries our experts definitely help you.
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i have got 155-162 in ntse kerala genaral category,will i qualify?
Hi
Which category do you belong to?
As you have not mentioned the category you belong to, so I am assuming you from general category
This is difficult to predict whether you will be able to qualify NTSE stage 1 examination or not as qualifying cut off marks or not as cut off marks depends upon a number of factors like
* number of students that appeared in the ntse exam,
*kind of marks obtained by them in ntse examination,
*toughness level of the ntse examination etc.
But yes,
When we go through previous year trends then,
NTSE kerela stage 1, 2021 expected cut off is provided below for different categories:-
* General: - 145 - 155 Marks
* OBC : - 130 - 140 Marks
* Scheduled Caste: - 105 - 115 Marks
* Scheduled Tribe: - 85 - 95 Marks
You can check the same at our page, the link is provided below
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ ntse -kerala-cutoff
So,
with 155 to 162 marks in your NTSE stage 1 you have good chances to qualify it and to be eligible for stage 2 as expected cutoff for general category is 145 - 155 Marks.
Your NTSE Kerala stage 1 cut off marks along with result will be declared in last week of February on its official website i. e scert.kerala.gov.in (http://scert.kerala.gov.in)
Thank you
If I have not answered all questions in NTSE (Stage 1) will I be disqualified?
In ntse stage 1 there is a particular cutoff set by the organization.
If you clear that minimum cutoff then you will be given a chance to the interview round.
And in good there is no such rule that you have to attempt all the questions. Do only those questions which you know. And it has also negative marking so beware of that too.
Try to give your best and correct responses to the questions. And it is not necessary to attempt all the questions. Even if you leave the questions that your don't know you will not ne disqualified.
NTSE questions and answers paper 202
Dear Candidate,
In the preparation of NTSE Exam , it is better that you solve previous year question papers. This will help you in many ways like determining the exam pattern, difficulty level of exam, how to manage time effectively in the exam and much more.
So solve as much previous year papers as you can. If you are looking for the NTSE papers then please go through the link provided below. Here you can download the papers in pdf form. And if you are not finding the answers of these papers here, then search for the answer keys on internet. Some coaching institutes provide you the answer key.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-question-papers/amp
Hope it helps.
sir please tell 2021 ntse West Bengal cutoff for sc
Hi
It is very difficult to predict NTSE stage 1 examination cut off marks as qualifying cut off marks or not as cut off marks depends upon a number of factors like
* number of students that appeared in the ntse exam,
*kind of marks obtained by them in ntse examination,
*toughness level of the ntse examination and several other factors.
But yes,
When we go through previous year trends then,
The ntse west Bengal 2021 stage 1 expected cut off to be eligible for NTSE stage 2 is given below category wise:-
* General: - 140 - 150 Marks
* OBC : - 100 - 110 Marks
* Scheduled Caste: - 120 - 130 Marks
* Scheduled Tribe: - 90 - 100 Marks
So ,
expected qualifying cut off marks of NTSE stage 1 for West Bengal for SC category is 120 - 130 Marks
Your NTSE stage 1 cut off marks along with your result will be declared in the second week of March 2021 on official website i. e scholarships.wbsed.gov.in.
You can check the same at our page the link is provided below
https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-west-bengal-cutoff
Thank you