NSTSE, the National Level Science Talent Search Examination, is a scholarship exam and Olympiad held in India. It is organized by the Unified Council and is open to students from Class 1 to 12. Candidates can find more information about NSTSE on the official website unifiedcouncil.com.
To participate in NSTSE, candidates should check their eligibility and then proceed to apply. Subsequently, they should obtain their admit card and appear for the National Level Science Talent Search Examination on the specified exam date.
NSTSE 2024
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NSTSE News & Updates
Direct Link to Apply Online: Click here to fill the NSTSE 2023-2024 Application Form.
NSTSE 2024 Exam Date
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of notification | As per Unified Council |
| Release of NSTSE 2023-2024 Application Form | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Last date to apply | As per Unified Council |
| Release of NSTSE admit card 2024 | As per Unified Council |
| NSTSE 2024 exam date | Offline Exam (through School): 01 Dec 2023 & 15 Dec 2023 Online Exam (Direct Students): 28 Jan 2024 |
| Issuance of answer key | Offline Exam (through School): 23 Dec 2023 |
| National Level Science Talent Search Examination 2024 result announcement | Offline Exam (through School): 08 Feb 2024 |
NSTSE Advantages
NSTSE stands for National-level Science Talent Search Examination. It is a scientifically designed, skill-based assessment developed in India for Indian schools, after a detailed study of the syllabi of the Central and various State Boards.
| FEATURE | ADVANTAGE |
|---|---|
| Skill-based | Provides feedback on real learning & Relevant - actually tests what is being taught |
| Provides benchmark for students all over India | Allows student to know where she stands |
| Provides detailed analysis and feedback | Pinpoints areas of strengths and weaknesses |
| Low cost | Affordable, accessible to all students( through schools or individually) |
NSTSE Eligibility
Students of classes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI (PCM), XI (PCB), XII (PCM) and XII (PCB) can participate, provided their schools are registered with the NSTSE. However, individual entries are also accepted in case the school is not tied up with the NSTSE. The registration forms, prospectus, and all other relevant details regarding the event are sent out to the registered schools.
NSTSE Application Form
Individual Registration
The Unified Council accepts direct registration of the candidates. The candidates must register on the official website (https://www.unifiedcouncil.com/) of the Unified Council.
Steps to register on the official website:
- Visit the official website (https://www.unifiedcouncil.com/) of the National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE).
- Click on the tab that says Click here for Online Registration of Individual Students for NSTSE, UIMO & UIEO
- Click on the link to Register.
- Select the class that you are studying from the list. The names of different olympiad examinations appear on the screen.
- Select your option and click on Continue.
- Enter your personal and school details in the space provided and click on Submit.
- Once the form is filled, online payment can be made using NetBanking/Debit/Credit card.
- Download the application form preview for future reference.
Registration Through School
The school must send the name list of the students to the address of the Unified Council, along with the Demand Draft by Courier Service/Register post/Speed post. The school must send a single consolidated Demand Draft for the application fee. The DD must be drawn in favour of Unified Council, payable at Hyderabad.
Exam Fee Structure
- Rs. 354/- (Including GST)
Examination Fee + Student’s Performance Report (SPR) + 2 Previous Question Papers (PQP) – Downloadable Ebook + Success Series – Downloadable Ebook + Online payment service charges.
NSTSE Syllabus
NSTSE Question Papers are suitable for students following CBSE / ICSE / ISC and various other State Board syllabi.
NSTSE Exam Pattern
There will be a different question paper for each class. All the questions are objective-type with no negative marking for wrong answers.
Duration: 1 Hour
| Class 1 | Class 2 | Classes 3 to 10 | |
| No. of Questions | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| Marks | 40 | 50 | 60 |
Division of Marks in the Question Paper
Class I
| Mathematics | 15 |
| General Science | 25 |
| Total Number of Questions | 40 |
Class II
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Science | 30 |
| Total Number of Questions | 50 |
Class III to Class V
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Science | 30 |
| Critical Thinking | 05 |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 |
Class VI to X
| Biology | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Critical Thinking | 05 |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 |
Class XI and Class XII (PCM)
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Physics | 15 |
| Critical Thinking | 05 |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 |
Class XI and Class XII (PCB)
| Biology | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Physics | 15 |
| Critical Thinking | 05 |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 |
NSTSE – An Overview
| Name of Exam | NSTSE |
| Full Form of Exam | National Level Science Talent Search Examination |
| Type of Exam | Scholarship Exams and Olympiads in India |
| Organizing Body | Unified Council (Unified Council) |
| Official Website | unifiedcouncil.com |
| Class of students who can appear in this exam | Class 1 to 12 |
FAQs
Students of class 2 to 10, class 11 (PCM,PCB),class 12(PCM,PCB) are eligible to participate in the NSTSE exams.
NSTSE Exam Provides a benchmark for students all over India as it Pinpoints areas of strengths and weaknesses.
No. There is a small fee. The NSTSE Registration fee is Rs. 354 (Including GST)
Individual students can apply for the NSTSE exam on the official website.