The names of some of the good reference Books for preparation of National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) are as follows:

Study Package For NTSE Class X Paperback – Dec 2016
by Mc graw hill (Author)



NTSE Practice Book for Class X Paperback – 2016
by Rashmi Sharma (Author)



A Complete Study Guide NTSE (MAT + SAT) for Class 10th Paperback – 2016
by Arihant (Author)



NTSE Explorer Paperback – 15 Jul 2017
by Sonia Lal (Author)



NTSE MAT+SAT Practice Set & Solved Paper Class 10 Paperback – 2016
by Vidya Editorial Board (Author)



NTSE Paper Pattern:-

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) conducts National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) for students studying in Class X is meant to identify the nurture talent. The examination is conducted every year at two levels: Stage I (State Level) and Stage II (National Level).

Stage I & II: Examination at the State / UT level will comprise of three papers i.e.
Paper - Test - No of Questions - No of Marks - Duration -

Paper I - Mental Ability Test (MAT) - 50 Qs - 50 Marks - 45 Minutes
Paper II - Language Test (LT) English / Hindi - 50 Qs - 50 Marks - 45 Minutes
Paper III - Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - 100 Qs - 100 Marks - 90 Minutes

At stage II (National Level) - There will be negative marking in each paper. For each wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted. No marks will be deducted for un -attempted questions.