Yes, I will tell you factor related to National Talent Search Examination which will explain you the importance of exam and I will tell you more about the exam.

The telling you some factors

The Central government awards scholarships to NTSE scholars for pursuing studies in sciences and social sciences up till doctoral level.

Being an NTSE scholar instils supreme confidence to crack such competitive exams in future. Almost every classmate of yours at IIT is an NTSE topper or scholar

Some colleges in India have seats reserved exclusively for NTSEscholars. This prestigious exam is your gateway to an excellent college in future

‘NTSE scholar’ on resume is an added advantage when you apply for jobs or interviews.

NTSE Scholars also get benefits during NDA selections

NTSE scholars can enjoy discounts on course materials and books at high school level so they afford to buy some very important and expensive books

Scholarship criteria
Candidates who will pursue further studies in Science, Humanities, Languages, Commerce, vocational studies and Fine Arts will be awarded scholarship amount till Ph.D level

Candidates who study professional programmes i.e. Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Management and Law are provided scholarship amount till their second degree level or postgraduate programme

Scholarship Amount
The exam conducting body has updated the scholarship amount for different level of education as mentioned below -

Level of Education Scholarship amount for year 2018 (in INR)
Class XI to Class XII Rs.1250
Undergraduate level Rs. 2000
Postgraduate level Rs. 2000
Ph.D. level As per UGC norms

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

Paper Test Total Time Total Questions Total Marks
Part 1 Mental Ability Test (MAT) 45 50 50
Part 2 Language Test (LT) 45 50 50
Part 3 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 90 100 100

Marking Scheme for Paper 1 & Paper 2
Stage 1
1 Mark will be awarded for every correct answer

No negative marking for the wrong answer

Stage 2
1 Mark will be awarded for every correct answer

For every wrong answer one-third of marks will be deducted

No negative marking for unattempted questions