NTSE FOR CLASS 10 ONWARDS COMPLETE DISCRIPTION ACCORDING TO NTSE

1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF NTSE

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India in the year 1961 with a view to bringing about qualitative improvement in school education in the country. No sooner the Council was set up than it mounted a number of programmes in this direction. One such programme was to identify and nurture the talented students. This programme took up the shape of a scheme called National Science Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) in the year 1963 which provided for the identification of talented students and awarding them with scholarships. During the first year of the implementation of the scheme, it was confined to the Union Territory of Delhi wherein only 10 scholarships were awarded to the Class XI students.

In the year 1964 the scheme was extended to all the states and the union territories in the country with 350 scholarships for the students of Class XI. These scholarships were awarded on the basis of a written examination, a project report and interview. The written examination comprised the Science Aptitude Test and an Essay on a given scientific theme. The candidates were to submit the project report at the time of the written examination. A stipulated number of candidates selected on the basis of these three components were then subjected to personal interview. The performance of the candidates on these four components was eventually employed for the purpose of awarding scholarships. These scholarships were awarded for pursuing education only in basic sciences up to doctoral level.

Consequent upon the introduction of 10+2+3 pattern of education, the NSTS scheme also underwent a change in the year 1976. It was no longer confined to only basic sciences but was extended to social sciences, engineering and medicine as well. It was renamed as National Talent Search Scheme (NTSS). Since the education system in the country was undergoing a change, the scheme was made open to the students of Classes X, XI and XII and separate examinations were conducted for each class. The number of scholarships was raised to 500. The selection procedure was also changed. Now the candidates were subjected to two objective type written tests namely the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). A stipulated number of candidates qualifying these two tests were subjected to face-to-face interview. The final awards were made on the basis of composite scores obtained in the MAT, the SAT and the interview.

The number of scholarships was again enhanced from 500 to 550 in the year 1981. These 50 scholarships were exclusively meant for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates. The number of scholarships was once again escalated to 750 in the year 1983 with a provision of 70 scholarships especially for SC/ST candidates. This arrangement continued until the scheme was decentralised in the year 1985. In the year 2000, the number of scholarships was raised from 750 to 1000 with the provision of reservation for SC and ST candidates based on the national norms of 15 per cent and 7½ per cent respectively.

Yet another change in the scheme was made in the year 2006 wherein the NTS examination was held at the end of Class VIII. From the year 2008 examination, a provision of 3 per cent reservation has been made for physically challenged students.

A discussion about this scheme took place in the 94th Meeting of Executive Committee of the NCERT held on 25.11.2010 and was decided that from 2012 the NTSE will again be held for class X students.

From the year 2012-13

NTSE will be conducted for Class X students

The examination will consist of Mental Ability Test(MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test(SAT)

Quota for State/UT will be computed proportionally on the basis of students enrolment 
    in Class IX and X

The amount of scholarship will be Rs. 500/- per month for all the students studying 
   in Class XI onwards(irrespective of class/course) except for Ph.D., wherein it is paid as per UGC norms.

The scholarships under the present scheme are awarded to the candidates for pursuing courses in sciences and social sciences up to doctoral level and in professional courses like medicine and engineering up to second-degree level subject to the fulfilment of the conditions provided in this brochure.

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How to prepare for NTSE: Let an NTSE scholar guide you

NTSE preparation is bound to get you confused. What to read and what to leave? How to practice for NTSE? How much to practice? Should we also do class-9 course material? If I am from a state board, do I need to prepare differently for NTSE? SchoolCountry brings to you the definitive guide to NTSE preparation directly from an NTSE Scholar. 

NTSE or National Talent Search Examination is a 2 stage examination. This article will focus on preparation for NTSE’s stage-1 written exam that is conducted at the state level every year in 3rd week of November. You can download the application forms for NTSE 2013 from here.

 

What is NTSE stage-1 exam

Stage 1 exam is a written exam conducted at the state level. It has 2 papers, namely MAT and SAT

• MAT or Mental Aptitude Test is a written test where in you need to answer 100 questions of mental ability in a span of 90 minutes. Maximum marks is 100 i.e. each question of 1 mark and qualifying mark is 40 for general category students while 32 for reserved category students. 
• SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test is a written exam again of 90 minutes duration with 100 question to be answered. Of these 100 questions, 40 are on Science, 40 are on Social Science and remaining 20 are on Maths. Each question is a multiple choice question where you need to identify 1 correct answer out of 4 options. Again the max marks is 100 and qualifying marks are 40 and 32 for general and reserved category students respectively.

What is the course for NTSE

Although there is no set syllabus for NTSE, the SAT usually follows your school curriculum. From 2013, NTSE will conducted for class 10 students. Hence the syllabus for SAT would include maths, physics, chemistry, biology, history, civics, geography and general awareness topics. The topics are those that you would have covered till class 9 and partially in class 10. 

How should you prepare for NTSE

MAT and SAT carry equal weight in NTSE exam. There it is critical to give due time to both the papers while preparing. Some of us tend to overdo preparation of 3 subjects but in the process tend to ignore MAT. However it is important to realize that MAT carries more weight than any of the subjects. Here is my advice based on how I prepared for NTSE

• Start your preperation with last year’s NTSE papers: The objective is understand the type of questions asked and your current level. I suggest that you take last year’s paper or good NTSE sample questions and just write the exam once with all seriousness. Does not matter if you have not prepared or never heard of it before. Just sit down and write the test. This will help you gain a knowledge of NTSE and also give you a fair idea of your standing
• Analyze your performance: Make sure to minutely assess what you could do and what you had a hard time with. Is it the knowledge of subject matter that you lacked? Or did you miss out because you made some silly mistakes? Or is it that mental ability questions took a long time for you to crack? Whatever it is, just analyze your performance very minutely and critically
• Make a plan: Once you know your weak points, make a plan. You will definitely need to study and revise the subject matter. That is required not just for NTSE but also for your school. So there is no letting up on that front. You will also need to practice more mental ability questions. But the allocation of time will depend upon your analysis of how weak or strong you are in that particular aspect
• Practice, practice and practice: These are the only 3 steps that can lead to success. Get exposed to more questions of mental ability so that you are not shocked on the exam day, solve more papers and then analyze each one in detail. Take the help of your school seniors. As you practice, you can also get confident of your speed, subject knowledge and accuracy.

You can find detailed NTSE sample questions on all subjects. For more, write to SchoolCountry team for some FREE NTSE papers or practice questions. 

How much time should you devote to prepare for NTSE

This is a very personal aspect. If you ask me, I did not devote much time, ,may be 2-3 hours per week.  But this is personal choice. You can devote more or you can devote less time. Just make sure to be very critical of your performance and minutely assess your progress.

When should I start to prepare for NTSE

Again a very personal aspect but I started preparing around in the month of June i.e. when my summer holidays for class-8 were going on. I got in touch with my seniors who gave some of the above mentioned advice to me. 

I would suggest that the first step in preparation is to get to know all there is to know about NTSE. Also keep in mind about other national level talent search exams like NCO, NSO, KVPY, SSTSE etc that are conducted annually. Since the course content and exam structure is similar, it might be useful to appear in those too. 

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NTSE SYLLABUS FOR CLASS 10 WITH APPLICATION FORM

NTSE syllabus for Social Science (SAT)

NTSE is one of the most reputed talent search exams in India. From this year on, We get hundreds of queries from students about NTSE syllabus for class 10. So we decided to come up with this detailed blog article with all the information about NTSE syllabus, which class, which subject and what all topics. First of all, let us honestly tell you that NCERT has never declared syllabus. We offer a good assessment based on our experience and past papers.  Once you review the syllabus, make sure to look up NTSE sample papers here andhere. 

NTSE syllabus for Maths (SAT)

Maths takes 20 questions and is part of SAT test in NTSE exam. The maths syllabus is for class 6 to 10. The major topics in maths include geometry, number systems, algebra, mensuration, profit and loss

• Geometry ntse syllabus includes topics like lines and angles, quardilaterals, triangles and circles. You may be asked questions like finding the missing angles, formula based questions on area and perimeters of triangles and quardilaterals etc. Every year, 4-8 questions in Maths come from Geometry syllabus alone
• Algebra NTSE syllabus includes topics like polynomials and linear equations in one and two variable, AP/GP. Every year about 4 questions come from Algebra syllabus and include questions like solving a story based puzzle using linear equations, solving for x in a polynomial expression etc
• Mensuration NTSE syllabus includes questions on 2D and 3D shapes. Most questions challenge you to push your analytical thinking and reasoning abilities rather than pure book formula. The course again stays till class 10 syllabus and not beyond
• Number system NTSE syllabus includes topics like integers, real numbers, prime numbers, factors, HCF, LCM, factors, simplifications etc. Every year, 2-6 questions in Maths are from number systems. The syllabus here is vast but care is taken to test conceptual understanding rather than formula knowledge
• Profit & loss NTSE syllabus is a relatively vast one. This includes topics like profit and loss, simple interest, compound interest, time, speed, percentage, graph and data interpretation. This involves formula based questions but the number of questions from this topic may not be too many

NTSE syllabus for Science (SAT)

Science is part of the SAT in NTSE and the section is for approximately 35 questions. Again the syllabus includes topics from class 6 to 8 and subjects covered are physics, chemistry and biology. For free NTSE sample questions, click here

• Biology NTSE syllabus includes topics like cells, common diseases, nutrition and natural resources. About 10-13 questions every year are from biology
• Physics NTSE syllabus covers motion, gravity, electricity, energy and history of physics. Most of these questions are application based and challenge you to think before using a simple formula
• Chemistry NTSE syllabus includes questions about basic chemical and physical reactions, conservation of energy, properties of solids, liquids and gases, properties of elements under extreme conditions. Again, application is the key so questions could involve running an automobile in cold climate, use of anti freeze etc. The syllabus is for class 8 to 10. Some times, books and schools encourage you to prepare from class 9-10 text books but we believe it is not required and nor is it the most efficient use of your time

Social Science in NTSE is part of SAT and has 35 questions. Subjects like history, civics, geography, economics and general awareness are all part of Social Science syllabus. 

• History syllabus for NTSE includes syllabus covered in NCERT text books in class 8, 9 and 10. Topics like ancient civilizations, Maurya dynasty, Mughal kingdom, revolt of 1857 and Indian freedom struggle are key. Though some of these topics will be covered only in later part of class 8, they are still important part of NTSE syllabus. 
• Civics Syllabus for NTSE will have questions on local government, legislative assembly, elections in India and our government structure, judiciary, fundamental rights, India's key foreign policy initiatives including NAM etc are often asked. The questions here are a lot of about your awareness of your country and its government's structure and policies. So reading of news papers will help a lot
• Geography NTSE syllabus has Indian and world geography covered. Questions from natural vegetation, wildlife, physical divisions of India, Industries, hydrosphere, landforms created by wind and water etc are asked. 
• Economics syllabus for NTSE include questions that evaluate your awareness of current systems including type of economies, type of banks, bank deposits, role of banks in the system. These may not have been officially taught in your classes but are very much part of our daily lives
• General awareness in NSTE  is a small section. The syllabus includes specific state related topics, recent happenings, political events at National and International scale, awards, sports etc

NTSE syllabus for MAT

MAT or mental ability is 50% of the total weight of NTSE, i.e. MAT alone has 90 questions, equal to all the 3 subjects (science, maths and social science) put together or stated other wise, MAT weight is more than 4 times that of Maths. So needless to say that good practice in NTSE MAT is crucial for your success. Though there is no syllabus in MAT but still we have some guidelines. 

MAT has questions from finding the patterns (numeric, visual and verbal), direction and orientation, sequences & series, geometry, odd one out, venn diagram and puzzles. The only way to excel in MAT is through practice and more practice. You can find some NTSE MAT questions here. For 20 full length tests and 50000+ high quality MAT questions, visitNTSE Brainstorm. The problems have been prepared by experts and IITians. These are very high quality problems that stick to the NTSE pattern and do not repeat. 

You can download NTSE 2013 application form here.

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Latest DJ software

If you are into music at all – which if you are reading this review about DJ mixing softwarechances are really good that you are – you have most likely heard of Pioneer. The company opened for business in Tokyo, Japan, more than 70 years ago by Nozomu Matsumoto, who engineered innovative, high quality audio speakers and shared them with the world in 1938.
The first office for this company in the United States was established in 1972 in the Empire State Building in New York City. They are credited with developing and manufacturing the first compact disc player for cars and trucks, along with pioneering the first in Global Positioning Systems (GPSs) for cars and trucks.
So, when you take a look at the Pioneer SVJ-DL01 DJ mixing software, you will not be surprised to find out that Pioneer is one of the leaders in the industry, and the winner of our TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award. They have created ground-breaking and imaginative products to raise the level of quality DJ products for everyone wishing to mix, spin, scratch and in any other way manipulate their music, such as the world’s first ever digital vinyl turntable and its first ever DVD turntable.

  

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THE MOST AWAITED SAMURAI VENEGANCE FOR GALAXY AND ALL OTHER ANDROID DEVICES

THE MOST AWAITED SAMURAI VENEGANCE FOR GALAXY AND ALL OTHER ANDROID DEVICES

[Tested!!] Requirements : Android Overview:The long-awaited Samurai II: Vengeance has arrived on all Android devices! Samurai: Way of the Warrior was featured in Best Games of 2009 by Apple – Samurai II is a true successor, aided by over a year of focused development. Overall production values and vicious action put Samurai II on par with console 3D brawlers. Screenshots don’t do Samurai II justice – the fluid action has to be seen running at 60frames per second. But looks alone won’t carry a game – the developers listened to fan feedback and improved gameplay throughout. With a new virtual d-pad, dynamic camera, environmental puzzles, traps, and vicious new enemies, Samurai II is brand new experience for hack ‘n’ slash gamers on the go. 

Samurai II sends Daisuke on a quest for revenge across the war-scorched countryside. From a seafaring village to a flying fortress to the legendary Isle of the Dead, the samurai will stop at nothing to hunt down his arch-enemy Orochi. Will he get his Vengeance? 

FEATURES: ★ Support Xperia Play! ★ Intuitive virtual joystick ensures you’re slicing up baddies, not swiping the screen. ★ Dynamic camera finds the best perspective for each encounter, adding variety while keeping focused on the action. ★ Tense, quick and gory battle sequences! - Battle hordes of on-screen enemies wielding new weapons and sporting unique abilities. - Stay nimble and plan your attacks – roll out of harm’s way and eliminate ranged enemies like the Samurai Archer before they can strike. ★ Improved game play includes new features. - Solve environmental puzzles, avoid dangerous traps, and discover useful items. - The fight is on - not to worry, the combat never takes a back seat to platforming or fetch-quests. ★ RPG elements reward skilled players – upgrade the Samurai’s health, buy new attack combos and upgrade them to devastating levels. ★ Between levels, gorgeous anime-style comic panels tell the samurai’s tale with original hand-drawn artwork. ★ New survival mode pits the samurai against waves of enemies, giving hardcore players a score-attack mode to hone their skills. Two games in one! ★ Runs at 60 frames per second on all Tegra 2 Devices ★ Advanced AI system on par with console games. Goal Oriented Action Planning architecture is used in many PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 games. ★ Samurai II is developed on the Unity 3D 3.2 engine, the latest technology available on mobile devices. ★ Original soundtrack – in classic samurai movie style, soft music builds with the heat of battle. *60 FPS only on capable devices. 

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