NTSE Exam 2021 - National Talent Search Examination

NTSE Exam 2021 - National Talent Search Examination : NTSE or National Talent Search Examination is a national level exam conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for granting scholarships to the meritorious students studying in class 10th. NTSE is only held for 10th standard students and the exam is conducted in two different stages – Stage I and II.

The first stage exam is a state-level exam and is conducted by all the Indian states and UTs. On the other hand, NTSE stage II is conducted for those students who clear the first stage. As mentioned earlier, only those who qualify in NTSE stage 1 will be eligible to write the Stage II exam. This is the main criteria. Meanwhile, the objective of organizing NTSE is to award scholarships to potential candidates who are aspiring to pursue higher education in the field of Science or Social Studies. With these scholarships, students will be able to continue their education in their desired stream. NTSE scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the overall performance of students in both the stages of the examination.

NTSE Exam Overview

Exam Name :National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

Conducting Body : National Council Of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Frequency of Exam : Once a year

Application : Online

Mode of Exam : Offline

Exam Duration : 4 Hrs (2 Hrs MAT and 2 Hrs SAT)

NTSE 2021 Important Dates

• Notification Date : 17/09/2021
• NTSE Application Form Start Date : 29/09/2021
• NTSE Application Form last date : 25/10/2021
• Submitted To DEO Office Last Date : 03/11/2021
• Exam Date : 16/01/2022

NTSE Scholarship Information

• For Class XI to Class XII, a scholarship of Rs.1250/- per month is provided. Per Year 15000 Rs.
• For Undergraduates and Postgraduates, a scholarship of Rs.2000/- per month is provided. Per year 24000 Rs.
• For Ph.D., the scholarship amount is fixed in accordance with the UGC norms.

NTSE Exam Eligibility Criteria 2021

• NCERT has defined an age limit for the students to appear for the exam. Candidates should be below the age of 18 years (as on July 1, 2021).

NTSE Eligibility for Stage 1 (State level examination)

Due to the COVID situation in the country, there is no exact date given about the registration and date of the examination but students who are pursuing their studies from schools in India are eligible to appear in the stage 1 exam. Eligibility criteria are as follows:

The candidate must be a Class X student from any Government/ Private schools in India.

There is no domicile restriction. The candidate can be from any State/Union Territory of India.

The candidates studying in open or distance learning are also eligible to write NTSE 2020, provided they are less than 18 years of age, not employed and are appearing for Class X board examination for the first time.

NTSE Eligibility for Stage 2 (National level examination)

Only the students who qualified in stage 1 (state-level examination) are eligible to appear for Stage 2 examination. The roll number, venue, date of examination details will be conveyed to the selected candidates by NCERT through its official website.

NTSE Eligibility for Students Studying Abroad

Indian students studying abroad in Class X or equivalent are eligible to write stage 2 (second level examination) directly and are exempted from the stage 1 examination.

The candidate must have scored 60% in the previous year’s annual examination.

The candidate should appear for the examination in a center in India.

The candidates must request through the Head of the Institution where he/she is studying, along with an attested copy of Class IX mark sheet. The request should reach the Head, Department of Educational Survey Division, NCERT, New Delhi by 31 December of the concerned year.

The selected candidate will receive the scholarship only if he/she decides to pursue studies in India.

• NTSE Application Form : Apply Here ( Start From 29/09/2021 )

• NTSE Exam Notification : Download

Interested students can contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring the NTSE application form. The completed application form should be signed by the Principal of the school well in advance before the last date of submission. No applications will be accepted after the last date for submission of the Application Form.

Different states may have different last dates for submission. Students are advised to check the dates and confirm them from the Liaison Officer of their state. The address and contact number of the Liaison Officer of the States/UTs are available (State-wise) can be viewed at NCERT’s website www.ncert.nic.in.

Candidates must note that all their queries related to the application form will be addressed only by the State Liaison Officers (LOs). They should not send their application to NCERT.

As for the application fees, the States and Union Territories will fix a certain amount and notify the candidates on how much they will need to pay. Candidates are advised to find out the fees charged for Stage-I Examination before filling and submitting their application forms. Also, check for the mode of payment for the fees from the respective State Liaison Officers (LOs). NCERT does not charge any fee for Stage-II examination.

How to fill Online NTSE Application Form 2020-21 (Stage 1)?

Some states release stage 1 NTSE 2020 application form through the official website. Students who meet the eligibility criteria can fill the NTSE stage 1 application form 2020-21 in online mode. They will have to upload documents attested by their Principal for online NTSE registration 2020-21. The steps to fill the NTSE form 2020-21 are given below.

Step-1- Visit the sebexam.org website of respective state/UTs or click on the relevant link from the table given above.

Step-2- Select the NTSE section available on the home page and click on the NTSE 2021 application form.

Step-3- Enter the details in online NTSE form 2021 such as student name, date of birth, gender, caste, mobile number, academic details, family income and more.

Step-4- Upload the scanned photograph, signature file and other documents as required.

Step-5- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online mode.

Step-6- Download the filled-in NTSE application form 2021 and submit at the school. After reviewing the applications, the Head/ Principal of the School will send the forms to the State Liaison Officer.

NTSE Exam Pattern

• NTSE exam pattern for Stage 1 & Stage 2 is divided into two parts as SAT & MAT.
• There will be 100 questions each in both MAT and SAT (Science-40, Maths-20, Social science-40).
• Part 1 – Mental Ability Test (MAT)
• This section will have questions on analytical and logical reasoning.
• This section tests the students on their ability to solve reasoning questions, ability to think, evaluate and visualize.
• The section consists of a total of 100 questions.
• The main topics from this section consist of series, pattern perception, analogies, coding-decoding, classifications, hidden figures and problem-solving, etc.
• Part 2 – Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
• This section will have a total of 100 questions, which is further divided into Science (40), Social Science (40) and Mathematics (20).
• The student has to be well versed in the syllabus taught in class 9 and 10th.
• The time allotted for the SAT section is 120 minutes.
• The level of questions will be equivalent to class 10th or equivalent exam.

The Exam pattern is the same for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 and there will only be objective type of questions in both the stages of examination.

Papers Maximum Marks Number of Questions Time Allotted

• MAT 100 100 120 minutes
• SAT (Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences) 100 100 120 Minutes

NTSE Exam Qualifying Marks

• 40% Marks in each paper for General category students.
• 32% Marks in each paper for SC, ST & PH category students.

NTSE Reservation

Category Reservation

• Schedule Caste 15%
• Scheduled Tribe 7.5%
• Person with Disability 3%

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ONGC Scholarship – Merit Scholarship For SC/ST/OBC/General Students

ONGC Scholarship – Merit Scholarship For SC/ST/OBC/General Students

ONGC scholarship is an exclusive scholarship opportunity for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC and General categories who are studying in the first year of Engineering, MBBS, MBA or Master in Geophysics/Geology programme. Run by the ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Company) Limited, under its CSR initiative, the scholarship rewards 2000 meritorious students every year. If you are an Indian national and studying in the courses specified, you can apply for the ONGC scholarship scheme to stay advantaged.

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What is the amount of financial assistance given to students under this scheme? Who are eligible to apply for it? When and how can a student apply for ONGC scholarship? What are the documents required to apply for the scholarship? Know all the answers in detail in this article. It provides you with in-depth information about the scholarship, its eligibility, awards, application process and more.

Latest Update: ONGC Foundation has announced scholarships for meritorious students of SC/ST/OBC and General category for the academic year 2020-21. The last date to apply for these scholarships is 6th August 2021.

Name of the Scholarship

• ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious General Category Students 2020-21 : Click Here
• ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious OBC Category Students 2020-21 : Click Here
• ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious SC/ST Category Students 2020-21 : Click Here

Overview of ONGC Scholarship

Name of the Scholarship

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• ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious SC/ST/OBC and General Category Students

Total number of scholarships available : 2,000 Students

• For SC/ST Students – 1,000*
• For OBC Students – 500*
• For General category students – 500*

Amount of scholarship

• INR 48,000 per annum to each scholar (INR 4,000 per month)

Stream-wise distribution of scholarships

• Engineering – 494 (SC/ST) + 300 (OBC) + 300 (General)
• MBBS – 90 (SC/ST) + 50 (OBC) + 50 (General)
• MBA – 146 (SC/ST) + 50 (OBC) + 50 (General)

Zone-wise distribution of scholarships

• North Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
• West Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
• North-East Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
• East Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
• South Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)

States coming under the North Zone

• Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand

States coming under the West Zone

• Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu

States coming under the North-East Zone

• Assam, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland

States coming under East Zone

• Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand

States coming under South Zone

• Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep

*50% of the total number of scholarships are reserved for female candidates.

ONGC Scholarship – Important Dates

• When does the ONGC announce the scholarship every year? By when can you apply for it? Are there any other important dates to take into consideration? Find an answer to all these questions in the table below. It highlights all important dates related to ONGC scholarship for the academic session 2020-21. These dates are subject to change on the discretion of the scholarship provider. Keep track of these dates to not miss an opportunity from ONGC.

Important Dates of ONGC Scholarship 2020-21

• Start Date of ONGC Scholarship Applications : 07th July 2021
• Last Date to Submit ONGC Scholarship Applications : 06th August 2021
• Declaration of Final List of Scholarship Beneficiaries : To be announced

*The dates mentioned above are applicable for the academic session 2020-21. It may change next year at the discretion of the scholarship provider.

ONGC Scholarship – Key Eligibility

• Who can apply for the ONGC scholarship? Is there any age limit to apply for the scholarship? What should be the academic qualification of the student? Is there a marks criterion too for the scholarship?  Get the answers to all these questions hereunder. The key eligibility conditions that a student needs to follow to apply for the ONGC scholarship are mentioned in the table below –

Detailed Eligibility Conditions of ONGC Scholarship

Nationality :  Indian

Category of students

• Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC) and General categories

Current academic qualification

• The applicant must be a full-time student in the 1^st year of Engineering/MBBS course or 1^st year of MBA / Master in Geology / Geophysics at an AICTE/UGC/MCI/State University/State Education Board/Central University/Central Government institution.

Qualifying examination details

• For Engineering / MBBS programme – The students must have passed Class 12 examination with minimum 60% marks.
• For MBA / Masters in Geology / Geophysics – The students must have passed graduation with minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA/OGPA on a 10-point scale of the grading system.

Gross annual family income

• For SC/ST candidates: Less than INR 4.50 Lakh per annum from all sources
• For OBC/General candidates: Less than INR 2 Lakh per annum from all sources

Age limit

• Maximum 30 years as on 1^st July 2020

ONGC Scholarship – Application Process

Where can you apply for the ONGC scholarship?  What are the steps to be followed to apply for the scholarship? Is the scholarship application online or offline? Where can you get the application form? The answer to all your questions related to ONGC scholarship application is covered in this section. The eligible students are required to submit the applications offline by following the step-by-step procedure mentioned below –

• Step 1: Visit the Official page of the ONGC scholarship.
• Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply Scholarship’ button to start the application.
• Step 3: Fill in all required details in the application form. (Note: The students are required to fill the application form in capital letters).
• Step 4: Upload all supporting documents along with the completed application duly certified as well as forwarded by the Dean/Head/Principal of the University/Institute/College and submit.
• Step 5: Also, a hard copy of the same should reach the designated ONGC office of your respective zone. (Note: The zone from where you can apply is decided based on the location of your college/institute/university of the qualifying examination, not on the basis of your domicile). Refer to the address of designated zone offices in the table below to send the completed applications.

Zone-Wise Address for Application Submission

 

West Zone

• GM (HR), ONGC, NBP Green Heights, Plot No. C-69, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051

North Zone

• Chief Manager (HR), Reservation Cell, Green Hills, A-Wing, Ground Floor, ONGC, Tel Bhavan, Dehradun – 248003

North-East Zone

• In charge HR/ER, SVS, ONGC, Assam Asset, Central Workshop, 2^nd Floor, B.G. Road, Sivasagar – 785640, Assam

East Zone

• In charge HR/ER, MBA Basin, ONGC, 50 – J.L. Nehru Road, Kolkata – 700071

South Zone

• In charge HR/ER, ONGC, 7^th Floor, East Wing, CMDA Tower – I, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600008

ONGC Scholarship – Documents Required

The applications for ONGC scholarship remain incomplete without certain important documents that a student needs to enclose with the application to support the information provided in it. The list of key documents that you need to prepare handy before applying for the scholarship include –

• Passport size photograph of the applicant
• Caste certificate (in English/Hindi language)
• Age proof (birth certificate/ class 10^th mark sheet)
• Mark sheet of the qualifying examination
• Annual family income certificate (in English/Hindi language)
• Bank details (in the prescribed format)
• Copy of the PAN card
• Copy of Adhaar card
• Copy of undertaking

ONGC Scholarship – Selection Criteria

It is a merit-based scholarship that takes your academic merit into account for final selection. The list of final selected scholars is made by the company itself. If you are pursuing an Engineering or MBBS programme, the selection is based on your performance in the class 12^th examination. However, if you are pursuing an MBA or Masters course in Geology or Geophysics, the selection is based on your performance at graduation level. In the case of students having equal marks in the qualifying examination, students with lower family income will be selected. Furthermore, the preference will be given to students from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families and other students shall be considered only if the sufficient number of students from BPL families fulfilling the eligibility criteria is not available.

ONGC Scholarship – Terms and Conditions

• To ensure successful implementation and disbursement of the scholarship, ONGC has set certain terms and conditions for the students to fulfill. These include –
• The students, who intend to apply for the ONGC scholarship should not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial assistance.
• To ensure the continuation of scholarship every year, the scholars need to show satisfactory performance in their annual examination.
• The conduct of the scholar is also taken into consideration for scholarship continuation.
• The students have to obtain at least 50% marks or a scale of 5 grade points out of 10.
• In case, the student fails to maintain the academic requirements or conduct, the scholarship will not be paid to them for the respective year.
• Furthermore, if the scholarship is discontinued, the students can apply for renewal by filling the scholarship renewal application form in the specified format, only if they have been able to maintain the said percentage or grades again.

ONGC Scholarship – About ONGC

ONGC – Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited is a pioneer public enterprise company in India. It is the largest producer of natural gas and crude oil nationwide. Recognized in the ‘Most Admired Energy Companies’ list of Fortune, the company has set several benchmarks over the years. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the company has introduced several schemes focusing on areas like education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, water management and more. ONGC scholarship for SC/ST students is one of its initiative to promote higher education among the students belonging to SC/ST category.

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ONGC Scholarship – Contact Details

In case you come across any query related to the ONGC scholarship, its eligibility, application process, rewards or any other concern, feel free to contact the provider on the below-given details –

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited,

Green Hills Tel Bhavan,

Dehradun – 248003

Tel.: 0135 – 2792630, 2792656

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