NSTSE 2021 Exam - Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result
Exam Date 24 Jan, 2021
About NSTSE 2021
NSTSE 2020-21- Unified Council conducts the National Level Science Talent Search Examination or NSTSE for the students of class 2 to 12. NSTSE Exam 2021 applications have been started and parents or candidates can apply online on the official website: unifiedcouncil.com. After registration, they will have to pay the requisite fee in online mode. The last date for registration is October 3, 2020.
Latest: Unified Council has postponed the NSTSE exam 2020-21. The exam will now be held on January 24 and 31, 2021.
- It is a 60-minute long exam to test the analytical thinking ability of students which comprises objective type questions with no negative marking.
- NSTSE 2020-21 hall ticket for Individual Applicants will be released in online mode in December 2020 (tentative).
- NSTSE Result 2020-21 will be announced tentatively in February 2021
The topper of NSTSE 2020-21 (among all classes) will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000. Each of the top 3 students of every class is given a Tablet PC, a Memento and a Medal. Those obtaining ranks 4 to 10 and 11 to 40 of each class, will receive a cash prize of Rs. 3000 and Rs. 1000 each respectively. The top 100 rankers are all awarded a Britannica Kids Online Subscription worth Rs. 2500, a Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation. Apart from the above, there will be more awards for state toppers, consolidation prizes. All candidates who appear for the examination will get Participation certificates.
NSTSE 2021 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | National Level Science Talent Search Examination |
| Short Exam Name | NSTSE |
| Conducting Body | Unified Council |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Offline / Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour |
NSTSE 2021 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
24 Jan, 2021
Exam | Mode: Offline
31 Jan, 2021
Exam | Mode: Offline
Past Dates and Events
03 Oct, 2020
Application - Last date | Mode: Offline
NSTSE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
- As per NSTSE eligibility criteria, students studying classes II to X are eligible to apply for the exam.
- Students of class XI and XII (either PCB or PCM) can appear for NSTSE 2020-21 exam. However, there is no exam for PCMB group of 10+2.
NSTSE 2021 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online and Offline
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Demand Draft
NSTSE 2020-21 registration process is of two types. It can be done individually by students for which one has to register online and pay online via net banking, debit card or credit card. The other way is to register through schools. Here, the NSTSE application form 2020-21 can be collected from the school, filled and submitted there itself. For this, students have to make payment as directed by the school. After this, the school will send the fee for all students appearing from the school via Demand Draft (DD).
Registration Link: Click here to fill NSTSE registration form 2021.
Here's the step by step process to register for NSTSE exam 2020-21:
- Visit the official website- www.unifiedcouncil.com
- Now, read all the details and choose the option for which a candidate needs to register.
- Click on the respective link of registration.
- Now fill the details correctly and submit the details.
- After registration, pay the requisite fee online.
Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC, General | PWD | Online | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 300 |
| ST, OBC, General, SC | PWD | Offline | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 150 |
NSTSE E-books and Sample Papers
NSTSE Class 12 (PCM) Sample Paper and Solution
NSTSE Class 12 (PCB) Sample Paper and Solution
NSTSE Class 11 (PCM) Sample Paper and Solution
NSTSE Class 11 (PCB) Sample Paper and Solution
NSTSE 2021 Syllabus
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Critical thinking
General science
All questions in NSTSE 2020-21 are objective-type, with a different question paper for each class. There will be no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted answers. The exam for each class will be held for 60 minutes (1 hour). Students of class 3 to 12 have to answer the section on Critical Thinking along with the other sections which test them on the basis of reasoning, strategic planning and application, decision making, objective/ subjective analysis as well as logical and inductive reasoning. Maths and Science will be based on 75% of the syllabus of CBSE. It is also suitable for students studying in ICSE/ ISC or any other State Board.
NSTSE Exam Pattern 2020-21
| Class | No. of Questions | Marks | Sections-wise number of questions |
| 1 | 40 | 40 | Mathematics: 25 General Science: 15 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 | Mathematics: 25 General Science: 25 |
| 3-5 | 60 | 60 | Mathematics: 25 General Science: 30 Critical Thinking: 05 |
| 6-10 | 60 | 60 | Mathematics: 25 Physics: 10 |
| 11-12 (PCM) | 60 | 60 | Mathematics: 25 Physics: 15 Chemistry: 15 Critical Thinking: 05 |
| 11-12 (PCB) | 60 | 60 | Biology: 25 Physics: 15 Chemistry: 15 Critical Thinking: 05 |
NSTSE 2021 Admit Card
NSTSE 2021 Hall ticket for Individual candidates will be released online in December 2020, tentatively. Students need to enter their registration details to download the NSTSE hall ticket. All students should bring their admit card while appearing for the examination.
Here are the steps to download NTSE hall ticket 2021
- Click here to visit the official link.
- Enter the student's reference number in the login window.
- Click on the search button.
- NTSE 2020 hall ticket will open on the screen.
- Take printout of it to carry to the exam hall.
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit Card
NSTSE 2021 Answer Key
- The Unified Council will release the official answer key and solution of NSTSE 2021 exam which will be conducted in December 2020/January 2021.
- The answer keys will be available on the official website.
- They can also report for the discrepancy in the answer key in online mode.
The result of NSTSE 2020-21 will be declared on January 2021, tentatively who opted for the student’s Performance Report will be provided with the following information:
- Answers that a candidate chose for questions in NSTSE 2020-21
- Correct answers to all questions
- Marks obtained by a student in each subject
- Subject-wise and overall rank at the national level
- Average marks of all the students in all subjects
- Highest marks in the group
- Analysis of each question
- Skill analysis of a student
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is NSTSE?
Answer:
NSTSE means National Level Science Talent Search Examination which is organized by the Unified Council to provide awards to deserving students.
Question: Can I apply individually for NSTSE 2020-21 exam?
Answer:
Yes, individual students can also apply through the official website for NSTSE exam.
Question: What is the difference between NTSE and NSTSE?
Answer:
NTSE is a scholarship test by NCERT for 10th class students. NSTSE is organized for class 2-12 students to provide awards to the selected students.
Questions related to NSTSE
can dropper give NSTSE exam ?
Dear aspirant,
Students of classes 2 to 10, Class 11 (PCM), Class 11 (PCB), Class 12 (PCM), Class 12 (PCB) are eligible to participate in the NSTSE exams. It usually requires form filling in the school level itself.
Answer lateriam studying now in class 11 can i participate in it.?
Hello Aspirant,
Sorry to say you are not eligible only class 10 students can give the exam. For detailed information,search for eligibility criteria for ntse on Google.
Instead,You can apply for KVPY for scholarships. You can visit the official website for full details.
Hope this helps you
Hi Sir/Madam May i know is NSTSE exam offline or online
Hello There,
NSTSE stand For - National Level Science Talent Search Examination.
Students studying Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11(PCM) ,11(PCB),12(PCM) and 12(PCB) can sit for the examination.
NSTSE follows CBSE syllabus, Question Papers are also suitable for Students of ICSE/ISC and Various State Board/Matriculation Syllabus.
'NSTSE-online' is a completely online exam. You do not require visiting any center. You can sit forExamination from the comfort of your home. All you need is a PC/Laptop with an Internet Connection and a Web-cam.
Hope It Helps :)
Best Of Luck .
Hi Sir/Madam May i know is this exam offline or online
Hello Likhita ,
Which examination are you talking about ?
If you did not specify i could not be able to ans it properly.
So please specify the name of examination, then only i can say it is offline or online .\
Hope You Get it :)
Hey there, I have a doubt. I want to get addmission into Harvard university but side by side I am preparing for JEE also & currently I am in class 12th.. And I came to know, olympiads play crucial role in addmission process! Is it so? And shall I go for NSTSE exam to complete this requirement?
To get admission into Ivy League Universities after your class 12th, it's really hard as the competition is very vast. You need to prepare from a young age for that. You need to take part in Olympiads and secure positions. Also you need to have some good skills. Also our marks in last 5-6 years of schooling must be outstanding. These colleges also consider volunteering works for admission. Students who have won medals in international competitions and have represented their country or atleast their school in international competitions are also preferred.
So if you have not been have these experiences for the last few years, then Your chances of getting admission are very slim. Also you need to appear for several exams one of them being SAT. Your score must be outstanding.
I would recommend you to prepare for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced and get into IITs and then for your Master's you can go for those IVY League Universities. In this way you can prepare your 4 years Bachelor's degree in a perfect manner so as to be eligible for admission.
Hope it helps
