NTSE West Bengal 2023 - Eligibility, Application, syllabus

NTSE West Bengal 2024 - Exam Overview

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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