In Language Aptitude Test (LAT) of National Talent Search Examination NTSE Exam, the paper will be of language test for English or Hindi as selected by the candidate.

NTSE Exam Pattern

There will be three tests -

Mental Ability Test (MAT) –

The written test MAT of NTSE 2018 will be based on 50 objective type questions for one mark each.

Candidates will be provided 45 minutes to attempt the test.

Language Aptitude Test (LAT) –

The second paper will be of language test for English or Hindi as selected by the candidate.

There will be 50 questions for the language paper carrying a total of 50 marks and the time duration will be 45 minutes.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) –

The paper III of NTSE 2018 will be scholastic aptitude test for a total of 100 marks

Exam will be carrying 100 questions.

For stage 1, negative marking scheme has not been updated but there will be negative marking of 1/3 marks in stage 2 exam of NTSE 2018 for wrong attempts.