NTSE was one of the oldest and most prestigious scholarship examinations in India. For students studying or reviewing NTSE preparation material in 2026, solving previous years' NTSE papers remains useful for understanding the historical exam pattern, question types and level of difficulty. Since the national-level NTSE examination has not had a new examination cycle announced by NCERT after the scheme was stalled, these papers should be treated as historical practice resources rather than NTSE 2026 examination papers.

Students can check the available historical NTSE question papers below -

NTSE Past Papers
NTSE 2019 MAT (Stage – 2)	NTSE 2019 SAT (Stage – 2)
NTSE 2018 MAT (Stage – 1)	NTSE 2018 SAT (Stage – 1)
NTSE 2018 MAT (Stage – 2)	NTSE 2018 SAT (Stage – 2)
NTSE 2017 MAT (Stage – 1)	NTSE 2017 SAT (Stage – 1)
NTSE 2017 MAT (Stage – 2)	NTSE 2017 SAT (Stage – 2)
NTSE 2016 MAT (Stage – 1)	NTSE 2016 SAT (Stage – 1)
NTSE 2016 MAT (Stage – 2)	NTSE 2016 SAT (Stage – 2)
NTSE 2015 MAT (Stage – 1)	NTSE 2015 SAT (Stage – 1)
NTSE 2015 MAT (Stage – 2)	NTSE 2015 SAT (Stage – 2)
NTSE 2014 MAT  Delhi	NTSE 2014 SAT Delhi
NTSE 2013 MAT (Stage~ 1) Std - 10	NTSE 2013 SAT (Stage~ 1) Std- 10
NTSE 2012 MAT (Stage~ 1) Delhi	NTSE 2012 SAT (Stage~ 1) Delhi
NTSE 2011 MAT (Stage~ 2) Std - 8	NTSE 2011 SAT (Stage~ 2) Std - 8
NTSE 2010 MAT (Stage~ 2) Std - 8	NTSE 2010 SAT (Stage~ 2) Std - 8

You can use the available answer keys to evaluate your performance on these historical papers and understand your strengths and areas that need more practice.

Solving NTSE question papers for Class 10 is also useful for practice. It can help you improve speed, accuracy and familiarity with the historical NTSE question format. Students should note that these are previous-year papers and should not be treated as the syllabus or pattern for an NTSE 2026 examination, as NCERT has not announced a current NTSE 2026 examination cycle.

NTSE Past Paper For Other Zone
Andhra Pradesh	NTSE 2014 MAT
Bihar	NTSE 2014 MAT
Chandigarh	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT
Chhattisgarh	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT
Jharkhand	NTSE 2014 MAT
Karnataka	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT
Madhya Pradesh	NTSE 2014 MAT
Maharashtra	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT
Odisha	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT
Rajasthan	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT
Tamil Nadu	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT
Uttar Pradesh	NTSE 2014 MAT
West Bengal	NTSE 2014 MAT	NTSE 2014 SAT

Previous years’ papers can be used as dress rehearsals for students reviewing the historical NTSE examination. Your performance in these papers can help you identify areas for improvement, assess your preparation level and build better speed and accuracy.

At Askiitians, experienced teachers can help you review your performance and formulate a study strategy for NTSE preparation based on your needs. Since the national NTSE examination cycle is not currently announced for 2026 by NCERT, students should check the official NCERT website for any future notification before relying on examination dates, eligibility criteria or a revised pattern. In case you need help, Askiitians offers regular online course for NTSE aspirants as well as a correspondence course too.