National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) is a diagnostic test conducted by the Unified Council. NSTSE is a test which helps the students improve their overall learning ability. The questions asked in this examination are based on the in-depth understanding of the concepts. The results of the examination help each student to know if he/she has understood the concepts properly so that changes can be made in his/her method of learning if needed. The focus of the NSTSE is on the fundamentals. The students are expected to think and answer the questions and not simple recall and write.
NSTSE syllabus is based on the CBSE syllabus The question paper is also considered appropriate for students from various other boards of education. The examination is conducted for students from Class I to Class XII.
NSTSE Syllabus and Marks allotted
The questions for all the classes are objective type and no negative marks are given for wrong answers. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes for all classes
Class I
Mathematics |
15 |
General Science |
25 |
Total |
40 |
Class II
Mathematics |
20 |
Science |
30 |
Total |
50 |
Class III to Class V
Mathematics |
25 |
Science |
30 |
General Questions |
05 |
Total |
60 |
Class VI to X
Biology |
25 |
Chemistry |
10 |
Physics |
10 |
Mathematics |
10 |
General Questions |
05 |
Total |
60 |
Class XI and Class XII (PCM)
Mathematics |
25 |
Chemistry |
15 |
Physics |
15 |
General Questions |
05 |
Total |
60 |
Class XI and Class XII (PCB)
Biology |
25 |
Chemistry |
15 |
Physics |
15 |
General Questions |
05 |
Total |
60 |