NTSE Syllabus - Math, Science, SST, MAT
Students preparing for NTSE should know the complete syllabus of NTSE stage 1 and stage 2. NTSE syllabus is divided into two parts - MAT and SAT, with equal weightage. NTSE SAT syllabus contains topics of Science, Math and SST (Social Science). NTSE MAT consists of verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Note : There is no prescribed syllabus of NTSE by NCERT. The NTSE exam is conducted on the basis of NCERT class 9 and 10 syllabus.
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NTSE Stage-1 Syllabus
For NTSE Stage 1, each state may have a different syllabus. Check your State/UT previous year NTSE question papers and do the analysis. Some states conduct the NTSE stage 1 exam based on state board syllabus while others conduct the exam on the basis of NCERT syllabus.
NTSE Syllabus
Note : NTSE syllabus is not restricted to the chapters and topics mentioned below. The questions in NTSE can be asked from any of the topics and concepts that are included in the NCERT textbooks (Science, Math, Social Science) of class 9 and 10.
NTSE SAT Syllabus
NTSE SAT paper asks questions from Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Math and SST (History, Geography, Civics) subjects. The detailed syllabus of each section of NTSE SAT is provided below.
NTSE Maths Syllabus
The detailed syllabus of NTSE Mathematics :
| Algebraic Expressions |
Arithmetic |
Arithmetic Progressions |
| Basic Geometry |
Circles & Triangles |
Coordinate Geometry |
| Direct & Inverse Variations |
Exponent |
Linear Equation |
| Mensuration |
Number System |
Percentage & Its Application |
| Playing with Number |
Probability |
Quadratic Equations |
| Rational Numbers |
Simple & Compound Interest |
Square & Cube Roots |
| Statistics |
Surface Areas and Volume |
Trigonometry |
NTSE Science Syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
The detailed syllabus of NTSE Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) :
| Physics |
Chemistry |
Biology |
| Light and Sound |
Acid, Bases, Salt |
Air |
| Magnetism and Electricity |
Carbon and its Compounds |
Cellular Level of Organisation |
| Measurements |
Fibres and Plastics |
Diversity in Living Organisms |
| Motion and Force |
Metals and Non-metals |
Food Production and Management |
| Source of Energy |
Periodic Classification of Elements |
Heredity and Evolution |
| The Universe |
Physical and Chemical Changes |
Human Body |
| Work and Energy |
Structure of Atom |
Life Processes |
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Micro-organisms |
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Our Environment |
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Plant and Animal Nutrition |
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Reproduction |
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Soil |
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Some Common Diseases |
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Water |
NTSE Social Science or SST Syllabus (History, Geography, Civics)
The detailed syllabus of NTSE Social Science (History, Geography, Civics) :
| History |
Geography |
Civics |
| British Raj |
Agriculture |
Indian Constitution |
| Conquerors from Distant Lands |
Atmosphere |
Indian Government |
| Early Medieval Period |
Biosphere |
Judiciary |
| Early States |
Climate – India and World |
Local and State Government |
| French Revolution |
Diversity and Livelihood |
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| Indian Freedom Struggle |
Drainage in India |
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| Indus Valley Civilization |
India and its Neighbors |
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| Industrial Revolution |
Indian Physiographic Division |
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| Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History |
Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks |
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| Jainism and Buddhism |
Major Domains and landforms |
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| Maurya Empire |
Maps and Globe |
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| Medieval Architecture and Culture |
Motion of the Earth |
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| Mughal Empire |
Natural Vegetation |
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| Nationalism in Various Countries |
Our Country – India |
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| New Empires and Kingdoms |
Population |
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| Popular Movements and Social Reforms |
Resources and Development |
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| UN and International Agencies |
Solar System |
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| Vedic Period |
Water Resources |
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| World History |
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| World War I and II |
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NTSE MAT Syllabus
Topics included in the NTSE MAT Syllabus :
| Verbal Reasoning |
Non-verbal Reasoning |
| Alphabet Test |
Analogy |
| Analogy |
Analytical Reasoning |
| Analytical Reasoning |
Classification |
| Arithmetical reasoning test |
Dot fixing situation |
| Blood relations |
Embedded figure |
| Classification |
Folding Papercutting |
| Coding-Decoding |
Incomplete Figures |
| Direction Sense Test |
Problems on cubes and dice |
| Inserting a missing character |
Series |
| Logical Venn diagrams |
Transparent paper folding |
| Logical sequence of words |
Water images |
| Mathematical operations |
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| Problems on clocks |
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| Puzzle Test |
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| Series |
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| Series completion test |
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| Tests |
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| Verification of truth of the statement |
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NTSE Syllabus FAQs
Is NTSE stage 1 and 2 syllabus the same?
NTSE Stage-1 and 2 syllabus is almost the same for MAT and SAT papers. In the NTSE Stage-1 SAT paper, there may be some questions of Math, Science and Social Science from the State Board syllabus. Students can verify this by checking their State/ UT NTSE Stage-1 previous year papers.
Is Class 10 syllabus enough for NTSE?
NTSE syllabus consists of class 10 and 9 NCERT syllabus of Math, Science and Social Science. For NTSE, candidates should have strong basic concepts of Math and Science till class 10.
Do NTSE syllabus change every year?
No, NTSE syllabus doesn’t change every year. NTSE SAT paper asks questions on the basis of NCERT syllabus of class 9 and 10.
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