Can a 12th appearing student eligible to fill the NTSE Exam application form???? What are the basic criteria to apply??????????

No, the 12th appearing student is not eligible to fill the NTSE Exam application form, only student studying in class 8th can give the examination.

NTSE Exam is divided in to 2 parts MAT (Mental aptitude test) and SAT each consisting 90 questions.

SAT cover all topics from Science, Social Science and Mathematics

Scholarships
1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for class-VIII examination.

Important dates:
Stage - I (State)
Last Date for Submission of
NCERT NTSE Application Form 31st August, 2013

NCERT NTSE Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 16th November, 2013

NCERT NTSE Examination in All other States and Union Territories 17th November, 2013

Stage - II (National)
NCERT NTSE Examination in All States and Union Territories 11th May, 2014 ( Sunday )