NTSE Punjab 2024 - Application Form, Exam Date, Admit Card, Result

Punjab NTSE 2024 important dates

To keep a track of all the events of Punjab NTSE stage 1 exam, check NTSE important dates in the table given below:

NTSE Punjab 2024 Application Form and other dates

NTSE Punjab 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the exam, students must check the detailed eligibility criteria of NTSE Punjab 2024 as SCERT can reject any application if a student is found ineligible. Go through the NTSE eligibility criteria below:

• Students need to obtain at least 70% marks in aggregate in class 9 exams whereas SC/ST/PH students can apply with 55% marks only.

• Only class 10 students are eligible for this exam.

• A student must be studying in Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya or a school affiliated with PSEB.

Candidates should also apply for the National Scholarship Portal.

NTSE Punjab 2024 Reservation system

NCERT determined the reservation criteria for scholarships which are followed by all the states/UTs. SCERT select students based on the following reservation criteria:

• 15% for SC

• 7.5% for ST

• 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

• 4% for PH

NTSE Punjab 2024 Application Form

NTSE 2024 Punjab application form will be released in August 2024. Students who are eligible can fill NTSE Punjab 2024 registration form. They could fill NTSE application form 2024 through respective schools on www.epunjabschool.gov.in.

Below, we have given a step by step process to fill the NTSE application form:

• School authority will have to visit the official website: epunjabschool.gov.in

• After that, login with school login credentials.

• On the Dashboard, click on ‘New NTSE Application form’ and it will lead to the NTSE 2024 application form.

• Enter all the asked details in appropriate fields and upload the required documents.

Application fee: There is no fee to apply for stage 1 NTSE Punjab 2024.

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NTSE Punjab 2024 Admit card

• SCERT Punjab will release the NTSE Punjab admit card 2024 for stage 1 and stage 2 exam in online mode, which can be downloaded through school logins only.

• Students can collect their NTSE 2024 admit card from their respective schools.

• The NTSE 2024 Punjab admit card includes details of students and exam centre address along with the roll number.

• This NTSE hall ticket 203 is a mandatory document to carry to the exam hall else students will not be allowed to sit for Punjab NTSE.

NTSE Punjab 2024 Syllabus

• SCERT prescribed no NTSE syllabus for stage 1 exam. However, the level of questions will be based on class 9 and 10.

• MAT section consists of questions from verbal and non-verbal reasoning to test student’s problem-solving skills.

• SAT section comprises the questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, History, Geography, Political Science.

• Students should prepare from the class 9 and class 10 PSEB Syllabus and CBSE syllabus.

NTSE 2024 Exam Pattern

• NTSE exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks consisting of 200 questions.

• The duration of NTSE Punjab exam 2024 will be of 240 minutes in total for MAT and SAT.

• As per NTSE Punjab 2024 exam pattern, section-wise distributions of SAT exam is tabulated below:

NTSE Punjab 2024 Mock Test

• NTSE Punjab mock tests for the stage 1 exam will be released by SCERT to help students prepare well.

• Students can download the same through the official website.

• SCERT will also release the answer key of the mock test. Download the same and match the answers with the solved ones.

• NTSE Punjab question papers can also be helpful to score in the exam.

• With the help of previous question papers, students will be able to analyze their preparation level and they can work to improve their shortcomings.

• Click here to download Punjab NTSE mock test.

Also, download NTSE question papers.

How to prepare for NTSE Punjab 2024?

It all starts with staying calm and concentrating on preparation. Here, we have compiled some preparation tips and tricks recommended by NTSE Toppers and exam experts:

• Getting familiar with syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme is the crucial step to prepare for NTSE Punjab 2024.

• Instead of cramming, grasp the concepts with the help of teachers to keep concepts remembered.

• Students must complete the NCERT books and other best books for NTSE to ace the exam easily.

• Prepare for the MAT section with the help of a mentor or teacher and for the SAT section.

• Students can prepare along with regular study as the syllabus is almost the same for both, SAT and MAT. They should read class 9 books also to prepare well for the SAT section.

• Practise with previous question paper, mock test, and NTSE sample papers to know about marking scheme, types and number of questions asked and evaluate preparation level.

• Do not panic and take proper diet and sleep to keep the mind fresh.

NTSE Punjab 2024 Answer Key

• SCERT will publish the official answer key of Punjab NTSE stage 1 in online mode.

• Students can visit: ssapunjab.org to download the official answer key.

• NTSE answer key comprises the answers to all the questions asked.

• Using NTSE 2024 answer key they can calculate probable score and match with NTSE cut off 2024 to know the chances of their selection.

NTSE Punjab 2024 Cutoff

• SCERT will release the cutoff marks for NTSE Punjab 2024 stage 1.

• The cutoff will be published for all category candidates based on various predetermined factors.

• These are the minimum marks that are mandatory to score to get selected for the stage 2 exam.

• Students can also refer to previous year’s cutoff to get an estimate about this year cutoff using the link given above.

NTSE Result 2024 Stage 1 Punjab

• Along with the cutoff, SCERT will also release the NTSE Punjab stage 1 result 2024.

• NTSE Punjab 2024 result will be released on the official website.

• Students can download their NTSE 2024 result in the form of a PDF file.

• The result PDF will have information of all the students who appeared for the exam and the merit list mentions selected students’ basic details along with other details.

NTSE 2024 Scholarships

Students who clear stage 2 exam and go name in the NTSE result stage 2, will be able to avail scholarships at different levels as given below: