NTSE Mizoram 2019-20: NTSE Mizoram will be conducted on 2nd November 2019. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) will notify for the NTSE Mizoram 2019-20. The application process will start on August 2019. Regular students of class 10th can apply for NTSE Mizoram till September 2019. Candidates can collect the admit card from their respective school in October 2019. Qualified candidates of NTSE Mizoram will be selected by SCERT to appear for the Stage 2 exam conducted by NCERT.
NCERT searches talented individuals through NTSE to offer them the scholarship up to the higher level of their education. Students should read the article below to get information about NTSE Mizoram 2019-20. Information including exam dates, eligibility, application, answer key, pattern, and syllabus, etc.
NTSE Mizoram Exam Dates 2019-20
Events | Dates |
Start Date of Application | August 2019 |
Last Date of Application Submission | September 2019 |
Admit Card for Stage 1 | October 2019 |
NTSE Mizoram Stage 1 | November 2, 2019 |
NTSE Mizoram Answer Key | November 2019 |
NTSE Mizoram Result & Cut-off Scores | March 2020 |
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 | April 2020 |
NTSE Stage 2 | May 2020 |
NTSE Stage 2 Result | September 2020 |
NTSE Mizoram Eligibility Criteria
Refer to the below eligibility conditions to appear for the NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.
- Regular class 10th students of Mizoram studying during the academic year of 2019-20.
- The general category candidates of Mizoram must secure 60% marks and reserved category 55% marks in Class 9th.
- The age limit to apply for NTSE Mizoram must be less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
- Students studying class X in government, private or any Mizoram Board affiliated schools.
- Students who are not employed and appearing class 10 exam for the first time can apply for NTSE Mizoram.
- Students getting a scholarship from any other source will not be considered for NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.
- Students of Mizoram studying class X from Open School and Distance Learning (ODL) with the age limit of below 18 years.
- There is no domicile restriction to apply for NTSE Mizoram.
- Candidates must belong to the citizenship of India to apply for NTSE Mizoram.
- NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to apply for NTSE Mizoram.
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NTSE Mizoram Application Process
NTSE Mizoram application form can be collected from the school authorities or the state liaison officer. NTSE Mizoram application form will be released on August 2019. Mizoram candidates can fill and submit the application form until September 2019. Candidates may take help from their teacher/parent while filling the NTSE Mizoram application form.
How to Apply for NTSE Mizoram?
Candidates must refer to the below information to apply for NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.
- Candidates should visit the respective school or office of the state liaison’s office to collect the application form.
- Fill the NTSE Mizoram application form correctly with the valid information.
- Any misperception found in the application will result in the rejection of the form by Directorate of SCERT.
- The passport size photograph must be affixed and attested by the School Principal/ Gazetted Officer. Printed copies of 9th class mark sheets should be attached along with the NTSE Mizoram application.
- Attachment of attested copies of Caste and Non-creamy Certificate for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates is required.
- Attachment of attested copies of EWS Certificate for EWS candidates is required.
- Attachment of attested copies of Disability Certificate for Physically Disabled candidates also required.
- The NTSE Mizoram application form must be attested by the respective school Principal.
- Finally, the duly filled application form will be submitted to the state liaison’s office on or before the due date.
NTSE Mizoram Application Fee
No application fee will be charged from the candidates to appear for the NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.
NTSE Mizoram Admit Card
- Candidates can collect the admit card from the respective school two weeks before the exam.
- Then, fill all the necessary details in block letters only.
- NTSE Mizoram admit card contains candidates 11 digit roll number, name, date, reporting time, and exam venue details, etc.
- Affix the passport size photograph attested by the school Principal with the seal in NTSE Mizoram admit card.
- Students must bring the admit card while going to appear for NTSE Mizoram exam. Otherwise, they will not be allowed into the examination hall to appear the exam.
NTSE Mizoram Question Pattern
The NTSE Mizoram exam consist of two types of question papers i.e, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). NTSE Mizoram will be held in English medium using pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Mizoram.
Papers | Number of questions | Duration |
Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 100 | 120 minutes |
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) | 100 | 120 minutes |
- No negative marking for wrong attempts but 1 mark will be given to each correct answer.
- NTSE Mizoram MAT questions are based on thinking abilities, verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
- Whereas SAT questions are asked from each subject of the Mizoram class 9th and 10th board syllabus.
- Both the NTSE Mizoram question papers contain 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes.
- NTSE Mizoram questions will be asked from the various topics of each subject of the 9th and 10th standard syllabus.
NTSE Mizoram Answer Key
The official answer key will not be released by SCERT, Mizoram. But, some coaching institutions will help the Mizoram candidates to find the answer key after one week of the exam. So, candidates can check the answer key in the coaching institutes websites to calculate their scores. The following points are given to know the information about the NTSE Mizoram answer key:
- NTSE Mizoram answer key contains the correct answer to each question asked in MAT & SAT.
- The answer key helps candidates to determine their performance in NTSE Mizoram exam.
- NTSE Mizoram answer key marking approach should be followed.
- Candidates can compare the answers with correct ones and determine their eligibility for Stage2 exam.
- NTSE Mizoram exam pattern and cut-off scores must be remembered while comparing the answers.
NTSE Mizoram Exam Result
SCERT, Mizoram will release the result on the official website on March 2020. The NTSE Mizoram result will be released online in the form of merit list. The NTSE Mizoram result contains the shortlisted candidate’s name, roll number, and paper-wise marks. Mizoram candidates can check the result by searching their name and roll number in the result list. The merit list of NTSE Mizoram shortlisted candidates will be declared for the NTSE stage 2 to be held on May 2020.
How to Check NTSE Mizoram Result?
Refer to below points to check the NTSE Mizoram result 2019-20:
- Visit the official website scert.mizoram.gov.in to view the result.
- The merit list of NTSE Mizoram qualified candidates will be displayed on the screen.
- Candidates can check the result by searching their name and roll number in the NTSE Mizoram merit list.
- Download and take a printed copy of the NTSE Mizoram result for future purposes.
Details Mentioned on NTSE Mizoram Result
Candidates can check the result online from the official website of SCERT, Mizoram. Candidates can match the name and roll number in the NTSE Mizoram merit list. The NTSE Mizoram result contains the below information.
- List of selected candidates to appear in NTSE Stage 2 exam
- Candidates Name & Roll number
- School Name of the candidate
- NTSE Stage 2 exam date
NTSE Mizoram Stage 1 Cut-Off
The cut-off is the minimum qualifying score required for candidates to appear for the NTSE stage 2. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be declared along with the result by SCERT, Mizoram. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be released online along with the selected candidate’s merit list on March 2020. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be prepared depending on various factors as given below:
- Number of candidates appeared for the exam
- Candidates highest marks in the exam
- Candidates minimum marks in the exam
- The difficulty level of the exam
- Number of scholarships available
The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be varied for different categories. The following table shows the previous year’s category-wise cut-off marks for NTSE Mizoram.
Category | Cut-Off |
General | 103 |
SC | 82 |
ST | 75 |
The following table shows the cut-off percentage for NTSE Mizoram category candidates
Categories | Cut-off |
General | 40% |
SC | 32% |
ST | 32% |
OBC | 40% |
PH | 32% |
NTSE Mizoram Reservation Criteria 2019-20
Total 50 scholarships are reserved for Mizoram State. Directorate of SCERT will select the candidates for NTSE Mizoram as per the below reservation criteria.
Categories | Reservation Criteria |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
OBC | 27% |
PH | 4% |
NTSE Mizoram Stage 1 Syllabus 2019-20
SCERT, Mizoram has not specified any syllabus for NTSE Mizoram. However, candidates can practice the questions from Mizoram class 9th and 10th board syllabus. Mizoram candidates can also prepare from the previous year’s question papers and answer key. So that they can be able to solve the number of questions within a stipulated time. Refer to the table below to know the important topics for NTSE Tripura.
Papers | Subjects | Syllabus |
SAT | Maths | Surface Area & Volume, Probability and Statistics, Coordinated Geometry, Basic Geometry, Triangle and Trigonometry, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Roots, Linear Equation, Algebraic Expression, etc. |
Science | Food Production & Management, Air, Magnetism and Electricity, Motion & Force, Bases and Salt, Source of Energy, Carbon & its Components, Fibers & Plastics, Human Body, Acid, etc. | |
Social Sciences | Atmosphere, Motion of the Earth, Buddhism, Jainism, Culture, Democracy & Elections, Science and Literature, Indian Constitution, New Empires and Kingdoms, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Revolt of 1857, National Movement, The Judiciary, Map & Globe, Map and Globes, Democracy, Union Government, State Government, UN and Other International Agencies, etc. | |
MAT | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Series, Logical Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations, Analytic Reasoning, Arithmetical Reasoning, Analogy, Classification, Alphabet Test, Time & Clock, Logical Diagram, Coding-Decoding, Word Problems, Mirror and Water Images, Folding/Cutting Paper, Mathematical Operations, etc. |
NTSE Scholarship 2019-20
Candidates who qualified in NTSE Stage 2 with the minimum cut-off will get below scholarship amount from NCERT every month.
Education Level | Scholarship Amount |
Class XI to XII | Rs. 1250/- |
Undergraduate | Rs. 2000/- |
Postgraduate | Rs. 2000/- |
PhD | According to the UGC norms |
FAQ’s on NTSE Mizoram 2019
Question 1.
What happens after the NTSE Mizoram result declaration?
Answer:
NTSE Mizoram qualified candidates will start preparing for NTSE Stage 2 after finding their name in the result list. NTSE Stage 2 will be held in May 2020 by NCERT. After that, around 2000 Stage 2 qualified candidates will be awarded the scholarship.
Question 2.
How do I check my NTSE Mizoram result?
Answer:
SCERT, Mizoram will release the online result in March 2020. The NTSE Mizoram result will be released in the form of merit list. So, Mizoram candidates can check the result by searching their name and roll number in the merit list.
Question 3.
How the answer keys are helpful for NTSE Mizoram students?
Answer:
The answer key helps the Mizoram candidates to estimate their scores and determine whether eligible for NTSE stage 2 or not.
Question 4.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE Mizoram 2019?
Answer:
Total 50 scholarships are reserved for Mizoram State. Directorate of SCERT will select the candidates for NTSE Mizoram based on the reservation percentages.
Question 5.
What is NTSE Mizoram Cut-Off?
Answer:
The cut-off is the minimum qualifying score required for candidates to appear for the NTSE stage 2. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be declared online along with the result by SCERT, Mizoram on March 2020.
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