NTSE West Bengal 2023 - Eligibility, Application, syllabus

Edited By Apoorva Singh | Updated on Jul 18, 2024 11:52 AM IST | #NTSE

NTSE West Bengal 2024 - As per the latest notification released by NCERT, the NTSE scheme has been stalled till further notice. We will provide the latest updates and information as an when it will be available on the official website. Students of Class 10 are eligible to apply for NTSE 2024. Those students who will successfully qualify the NTSE West Bengal 2024 will be eligible for NTSE 2024 stage 2 exam. Read the complete article to know all the details of NTSE WB 2024.

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NTSE West Bengal 2024 - Exam Overview
NTSE West Bengal 2024 - Important Dates
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Eligibility Criteria
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Important Instructions
How to Apply Online for NTSE West Bengal 2024?
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Syllabus
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Exam Pattern
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Question Paper
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Admit Card
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Answer Key
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Result
NTSE West Bengal Cutoff 2024
NTSE 2024 Reservation Criteria
NTSE Scholarship 2024

NTSE West Bengal 2023 - Eligibility, Application, syllabus

NTSE West Bengal 2024 - Exam Overview

Name of the examination	West Bengal State-Level National Talent Search Examination
Abbreviation used	NTSE Stage 1
Level of the exam	State/UT
Conducted by	Directorate of School Education, West Bengal
Official Website for NTSE	scholarships.wbsed.gov.in
State/UT Liaison Officer & Addresses	Dr. Syed Nurus Salam Deputy Director of School Education Directorate of School Education Bikas Bhawan, 7thFloor East Block, Salt Lake City Kolkata-700091 (West Bengal)
Eligibility Criteria	For class 10 students.
Mode of examination	Pen and paper
Mode of Application	Online
Frequency of Exam	Once each year.

NTSE West Bengal 2024 - Important Dates

To qualify for the examination, students must be aware of all NTSE exam dates 2024. Check the given table to know about NTSE West Bengal dates:

NTSE West Bengal Dates

Events	Dates
Start of NTSE West Bengal Application	To be announced
Application concludes	To be announced
Admit Card Date	To be announced
NTSE West Bengal 2024 Exam Date	To be announced
Answer key release date	To be announced
NTSE West Bengal Stage 1 Result	To be announced
Release of NTSE 2 Admit Card	To be announced
Exam Date of NTSE Stage II	To be announced
NTSE Stage 2 Result Date	To be announced

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Students currently studying in class 10 from any school recognized under W.B.B.S.E./ W.B.B.M.E./ I.C.S.E./ C.B.S.E in West Bengal could apply for stage 1 of West Bengal NTSE 2024. Students should satisfy the given terms before filling the NTSE 2024 Application form-

Students who have scored at least 50% marks (40% or above for SC/ST/OBC) in class 9 are eligible to apply for NTSE West Bengal 2024.
For reserved categories, SC, ST, PH, and OBC students who have scored at least 40% in class 9 are eligible to apply.
Open or distance learning students can also apply for West Bengal NTSE
The age of candidates doesn’t exceed 18 years and is not employed.

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Important Instructions

DGE, West Bengal lays down some instructions for West Bengal NTSE for filling the application form:
For OBC Candidates Candidates applying under OBC reservation should meet the following conditions to avail reservation benefits.
The caste/ class the applicant belongs to should be listed in the ‘Central List of OBCs’ by NCBC (National Council of Backward Classes. To find your caste/ community in the Central List of OBCs click here.
Only those OBC applicants who come under ‘Non-Creamy Layer’ income group will be able to avail the reservation benefits. Creamy layer OBC applicants will not be granted any reservation.
Examination Districts - While filling the application form of NTSE West Bengal, students must choose the educational district they reside in. There are two educational districts applicants can choose from, the Barrackpore Educational District comprising of Sub-Divisions: Barrackpore and Bidhannagar, and Siliguri Educational District comprising of Siliguri Sub-Division only.

How to Apply Online for NTSE West Bengal 2024?

To apply for West Bengal NTSE, candidates should follow these basic steps:

Step 1- Online NTSE Registration

Click on the link provided above or visit the http://wbsed.gov.in
Next, you will be directed to the ‘Instruction Page’. Read the instructions thoroughly and click on ‘PROCEED TO REGISTER’
You will be asked for a mobile number and email Id, and your personal details for registration. Fill in the details and press register.
On the next window you will find the options to download the registration details, and to login and fill the application form.
Download the registration details and click on login; you will be redirected to the scholarship portal of DSE, West Bengal.

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Step-2 Log in and fill the form

On the scholarship web portal of DSE, West Bengal, find the option to log in to your account by using the registration number and password given during registration and login to your account.
After logging in you will be directed to your dashboard. At the top of the window, you will find an option titled ‘Application’, click on it and then click on ‘Form Fill UP’
Upload a scanned copy of a recent passport-sized photograph. Image size should be in ‘.jpg’ format and should not exceed 20kb.
Fill the rest of the required details and press save.

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Step 3- Getting the application form, and the verification certificate attested by the head of the institution (Principal).

Download a copy of your application form, along with the verification form to be filled by the school Principal.
Both application and verification form is required to be attested by the Head of Institution/ School Principal.
Upload the attested certificate onto the registered ID created during registration.
Candidates who belong to SC/ ST/ OBC categories are required to submit scanned copies of their caste certificate certified by relevant authorities.
Candidates applying under PH category will be required to upload a scanned copy of their disability certificate, certified by a competent Medical Board of State Govt./ Central Govt.
Each scanned document should be of 100KB size.
West Bengal NTSE Application Form Status: Students will receive the status of their application accepted/ rejected on their registered email ID or phone number.

How to Prepare for NTSE West Bengal?

To prepare for NTSE West Bengal 2024, students must cover the exam pattern, syllabus, previous years’ question papers, and sample papers. Students who frequently practice with these materials will find it easy to understand the exam question and exam pattern. Following sections cover all of these NTSE preparation materials to help you with your preparation.

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Syllabus

The exam conducting authority doesn't release any specific NTSE Syllabus. However, as per the official notification is suggested to refer to the Class 9th & 10th syllabus of CBSE or State Board to prepare for NTSE 2024. Check the given table for important topics-

West Bengal NTSE 2024 Syllabus for MAT - SAT

NTSE MAT Syllabus	Series - Missing Character, Alphabet Test, Blood Relations, Averages, Speed, Distance & Time, Arithmetic Reasoning, Coding-Decoding. Direction Sense Test. Time & Work
	Numbers & Time Sequence Test - Clock, Data Sufficiency, Equation, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Calendar, Logical Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Counting the number of Figures, Input-Output, Statement, Assumption & Conclusion
	Puzzles - Data Interpretation, Analogy & Classification, Number System, Figure Series, Paper Folding, Unfolding, Cutting & Dot Situation, Mirror & Water Images, Figure Matrix
	Classification - Analogy, Percentages, Alligations or Mixtures, Profit, Loss & Discount, Simple and Compound Interest, Cubes and Dice, Fundamental Principle of Counting; Data Inequality
NTSE SAT Syllabus
NTSE Science Syllabus	Physics- Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Gravitation, Motion, Light, Reflection & Refraction Sources of Energy, Laws of motion, Work & Energy, Fluid, Waves & Sound.
	Chemistry - Chemical Reactions & Equations, Acids, Base & Salts, Metals & Non Metals, Atoms & Molecules and Mole Concept, Carbon & Its Compound, Periodic properties
	Biology - Nutrition, Excretion, Cell & Tissue, Transportation, Control & Coordination, Food Resources, Natural Resources, Respiration, Reproduction in Plants and Animals, Heredity and Evolution, Diseases
NTSE Maths Syllabus	Number System, Real Numbers, Polynomials, Factor & Remainder Theorem, Surds, Indices & Exponents, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Area of Parallelograms and Triangles, Heron’s Formula, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression, Trigonometry, Circles, Areas related to Circles, Surface Area and Volume, Probability, Statistics, Coordinate geometry
NTSE Social Sciences Syllabus	History - The French Revolution, Russian Revolution, Nazism and the Rise of Hitler, Society and Colonialism, The Making of the Global World, Age of Industrialization, Print Culture and the Modern World, Novels, Society and History, Resources and Development;, Natural Vegetation, Water Resource, Pastoralists in the Modern World, Clothing, Work, Life and Leisure, The Story of Cricket
	Geography & Political Science - India, Size and Location, Physical Features of India, Drainage, Political Science, Democracy, Resources and Development, Natural Vegetation, Water Resources, Climate, Mineral and Energy Resources; Agriculture, Population, Manufacturing Industries
	Economics - Story of Village Palampur, People as Resource, Development, Sectors of the Indian Economy, Poverty, Money and Credit, Consumer Rights, Globalization and the Indian Economy, Food Security

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of West Bengal NTSE 2024 consists of test duration, the number of questions asked, type of questions, sections and more. The exam conducts for a duration of 4 hours. The total marks of NTSE are 200. See the following table for NTSE 2024 exam pattern.

NTSE West Bengal Exam Pattern

Section

Type of Questions

Number of questions

Time Duration

Mental Ability Test (MAT)

Multiple choices, Objective type.

100

120 minutes.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Multiple choices, Objective type.

100 questions worth 1 mark each.

Science-40

Mathematics- 20

Social Science - 40

120 minutes

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Question Paper

The NTSE sample papers and previous years’ question papers are one of the key preparation materials for the exam. Practicing with the question papers and NTSE sample papers helps a student develop a familiarity with the kind of questions that appear in the exam, and also the time duration.

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Admit Card

Students who applied for West Bengal NTSE 2024 will be able to download the NTSE WB admit card from the official website of DGE, West Bengal.

The NTSE admit card will be released 15 days prior to the exam date.
If a student finds any kind of discrepancy in NTSE West Bengal Admit Card then he/she should contact the concerned office of the District Inspector of schools.
Students can check their name and complete address of exam venue. NTSE admit card is a mandatory document to carry to the exam hall.

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Answer Key

The answer key of West Bengal NTSE 2024 will tentatively be released a few days after the exam.
The NTSE answer key contains correct answers for questions asked in MAT and SAT tests.
Students can calculate their scores with the help of NTSE West Bengal answer keys.

NTSE West Bengal 2024 Result

The result of West Bengal NTSE Stage 1 will be announced in online mode.
The NTSE result will be announced in the form of a merit list.
NTSE West Bengal result contains the name and scores of the shortlisted students who qualify for NTSE stage 2.

NTSE West Bengal Cutoff 2024

DGE will issues the cut off marks for NTSE West Bengal stage l along with the result. NTSE cut off is the minimum marks that one must attain in the examination to qualify the test. Previous year's West Bengal NTSE cut off for general, SC, ST, OBC, and PH categories have been provided below.

NTSE West Bengal Previous Year’s Cut off

Category	Cut Off
General	152
OBC	113
SC	126
ST	98
PH	90

NTSE 2024 Reservation Criteria

There is a reservation of 53.5% out of the 2000 scholarships offered under NTSE. Refer to below to check reservation percentage for SC, ST and PH (Physically Handicapped).

NTSE Reservation

Category	Reservation percentage
Scheduled caste	15%
Scheduled tribes	7.50%
Physically handicapped	4%
OBC	27%

NTSE Scholarship 2024

Students selected from NTSE West Bengal stage 1 exam will compete for merit-based scholarships at stage 2 NTSE 2024. Under the National Talent Search Examination scheme, 2000 scholarships are distributed to top-ranking students. Check NTSE Scholarship details below:

NTSE 2024 Scholarship

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 norm

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Hi dear candidate,

The books of NTSE preparation are subject to copyright and monetary benefits to their owners and authors so, downloading a complete book is not possible. Few e-books are available but that are also paid. You can purchase the NTSE preparation books from offline local market.

For added help you refer to our preparation tips as well:

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Aryan 07 July,2025

When NTSE form released? I am class 10 running student from WBBSE.

Notification: July 2024
Forms Out: October 2024
Deadline: By November 2024 (varies by district)
Exam Date: November 18, 2024 (for WB)
For 2026: Watch for updates in July–October 2025, with exam in Nov 2025.

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Avanishsree VP 11 June,2025

How to regenerate my name in NTSE exam

Hello there,

If you need to regenerate or correct your name for the NTSE (National Talent Search Examination), here's what you can do:

Check Your Application: Review the application form you submitted for NTSE. If there was a mistake or if your name was entered incorrectly, you might be able to correct it.
Contact the Organizing Body: Reach out to the State Liaison Officer (SLO) or the NTSE organizing body in your region. They will be able to guide you on how to fix the name issue. You may need to submit supporting documents (like your ID proof or school certificate) to verify the correct spelling of your name.
Request a Correction: Some states allow you to request corrections through their official portal or by submitting a formal request. Contact the relevant authority via email or helpline and ask for clarification on how to proceed with name correction.
Documents Needed: Have documents like your birth certificate, school ID, or any other official document with the correct name ready for submission, if needed.
Check the Official Website: Keep checking the official NTSE website or the State-level website for updates on how to make corrections, as the process might vary depending on the region.

Make sure to act quickly so that the error is corrected before the exam date.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

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kumardurgesh1802 30 November,2024

NTSE Bihar stage 1exam full information

The NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) for Bihar is organised by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) .

Here's key details for the NTSE Bihar Stage 1 Exam for 2024 :

Important Dates

Application Form Release : November 2024

Last Date for Application Submission : December 2024

Exam Date : January 2024

Admit Card Release : January 2024

Result Announcement : March 2024

Eligibility Criteria

Students in Class 10 are eligible to apply .

Candidates must be studying in recognised schools in Bihar .

Qualifying Marks

General and OBC : More than 40% in each paper.

SC/ST : More than 32% in each paper.

Exam Pattern

Duration : 120 minutes

Types of Tests :

Mental Ability Test : 100 questions (100 marks)

Scholastic Aptitude Test : 100 questions (100 marks)

Negative Marking : None

Application Fees

General and OBC : Rs150

SC/ST and Disabled Categories: Rs75

Expected Cutoff Marks (Stage 1)

General : 150-160

OBC : 120-130

SC : 130-140

ST : 125-135

General : 110-120

Additional Information

Candidates must register and fill out the application form online on the SCERT Bihar website . admit card must be printed and presented on the exam day .

Hope this helps you .

All the best

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Mitali Sharma 30 October,2024

how can i fill and submit the form of ntse exam for class 10??

Verify Your Eligibility

Check to see if you fulfil the requirements to take the NTSE:

You have to be enrolled in Class 10.

In your Class 9 exams, you ought to have received at least 60% of the possible points (may vary by state).

2. Obtain the Form of Application:

Not online: The NTSE application forms are usually available at your school, or you can get them from the state liaison officer.

Online: The official website of your state's education department may have the NTSE forms in certain states. Visit the appropriate state website.