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NTSE Paper Analysis: Stage 1

Table of Content

First Stage of NTSE
Syllabus
Topic-wise Allocation of Marks
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- History
- Geography
- Civis
- Economics
- General Knowledge

Here we are going to analyse the 2017 National Talent Search Examination or NTSE 2017 as it is more popularly known to ensure that your life become easier as you prepare for the all-important exam. Conducted in two stages, this test aims to identify talented students studying in Class X and nurture them. It is an all-India exam and the first stage was held on 04^th & 05^th November 2017. The results for NTSE 2017 were announced in January 2018.

First Stage of NTSE

The first stage of NTSE 2017 tested three abilities in allotted time and through allocation of marks shown in the table below. This is a general distribution and the NTSE paper pattern can vary from state to state. There is no negative marking in first stage of examination.

Name of Test	Subject	Time of Test	No. of Questions	Marks Allocated
Mental Ability Test		9.00 a.m. - 9.45 p.m.	50	50
Languages Comprehension Test	English/Hindi	10.15 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.	40	40
Scholastic Aptitude Test		11.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.	100	100
	Sciences		35	35
		Physics	12	12
		Chemistry	11	11
		Biology	12	12
	Social Sciences		35	35
		History	11	11
		Geography	10	10
		Civics	9	9
		Economics	5	5
	Mathematics		20	20
Total			180	180

Syllabus

This was an all-India exam; however, the syllabus for NTSE 2017 was based broadly on the prescribed State Board Syllabuses of Class IX and X.

NTSE exam for Sciences, Mathematics and Social Sciences covered questions from respective State Boards syllabus of Class IX and X.
Mental Aptitude Test covered general questions that test their power of reasoning and evaluate.
Language Comprehension Test was a general test that focuses on vocabulary, grammar and basic understanding of topics covered by the State/UT Board Books

Topic-wise Allocation of Marks

In the tables given below is provided the marks allocation as per topic of every subject as per NTSE 2013 of Rajasthan State. Most states follow a similar pattern, but you need to analyse the NTSE paper pattern of the state from which you are planning to appear from.

To fully understand NTSE paper pattern and practice them online, please Click Here.

This is just a broad guide that tells you which topics carry what weightage and thus help you plan your study schedule.

Physics

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
Wave Motion of Sound	3	3	25.0
Electricity	2	2	16.7
Sources of Energy and Nuclear Physics	2	2	16.7
Heat and Universe	2	2	16.7
Magnetic Effect of Current	1	1	8.3
Light	1	1	8.3
Force and Laws of Motion	1	1	8.3
Total	12	12	100.0

Chemistry

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
Structure of Atoms	2	2	18.2
Acids, Bases and Salts	2	2	18.2
Metals and Non- Metals	2	2	18.2
Mole Concept	1	1	9.1
Periodic Table	1	1	9.1
Carbon and Its Compounds	1	1	9.1
Total	11	11	100.0

Biology

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
Nutrition	3	3	25.0
Diversity of Living World	3	3	25.0
Transportation	2	2	16.7
Fundamental Unit of Life	1	1	8.3
Tissue	1	1	8.3
Reproduction	1	1	8.3
Control and Coordination	1	1	8.3
Total	12	12	100.0

Mathematics

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
Trigonometry	2	2	10.0
Lines and Angles, Triangles	2	2	10.0
Perimeter and Area of Plane Figure	2	2	10.0
Surface Area and Volume	2	2	10.0
Statistics	2	2	10.0
Number System	1	1	5.0
Surds and Exponents	1	1	5.0
Polynomial	1	1	5.0
Linear Equations in two Variables	1	1	5.0
Quadratic Equations	1	1	5.0
Progression	1	1	5.0
Co-ordinate Geometry	1	1	5.0
Quadrilateral	1	1	5.0
Circle	1	1	5.0
Probability	1	1	5.0
Total	20	20	100.0

History

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China	1	1	12.5
Work, Life and Leisure	1	1	12.5
Print Culture and the Modern World	1	1	12.5
Nazism and the Rise of Hitler	1	1	12.5
Pastoralist in the Modern World	1	1	12.5
Peasants and Farmers	1	1	12.5
History and Sport: The Story of Cricket	1	1	12.5
The Indian National Movement	1	1	12.5
Total	8	8	100.0

Geography

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
Forest and Wild Life Resources	2	2	20.0
Mineral and Energy Resources	2	2	20.0
Physical Division of India	2	2	20.0
Drainage	1	1	10.0
Climate	1	1	10.0
Population	1	1	10.0
Water Resources	1	1	10.0
Total	10	10	100.0

Civis

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
Federalism	2	2	22.22
Democracy in the Contemporary World	2	2	22.23
Political Parties	1	1	11.11
Constitutional Design	1	1	11.11
Electoral Politics	1	1	11.11
Working of Institutions	1	1	11.11
What is Democracy, Why Democracy	1	1	11.11
Total	9	9	100.0

Economics

Topic	No of Questions	No. of Marks	Weightage (in %)
Sectors of the Indian Economy	2	2	40.0
Consumer Rights	2	2	40.0
Globalisation and the Indian Economics	1	1	20.0
Total	5	5	100.0