NTSE 2021 Syllabus: Mathematic, Social Science & Science, English, GK, & Mental Ability
Updated On -
Jan 25, 2021
Exams Prepmaster
NTSE is the national level scholarship exam conducted by NCERT. There are 2 stages in NTSE – the first level is conducted by State education boards while the second stage is conducted by NCERT itself for candidates who have cleared the previous stage.
The exam will be conducted in Pen & paper-based mode. The syllabus for NTSE 2021 is primarily based on the 10+2 curriculum of NCERT. Candidates can identify and focus on the topics that carry maximum weightage in the exam. Candidates need to know about all the topics, the number of questions, the marking scheme, and the total duration of the paper.
Candidates should carefully check the syllabus of NTSE 2021. The syllabus would be based on the curriculum of Class X prescribed by NCERT. Candidates should focus on all the individual units while preparing for NTSE Examination. NTSE is Multiple Choice Objective Questions (MCQs) type Examination. It consists of two separate tests in both the Stages namely:
NTSE Syllabus: Mental Ability Test (MAT)
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Verbal and Non Verbal Analogy |
Verbal and Non-Verbal Series |
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Classification |
Coding-Decoding |
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Alphabet and Number Test |
Blood Relations |
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Distance and Direction |
Paper Cutting and Folding |
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Venn Diagrams |
Mathematical Operations |
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Calendar, Time, and Clock |
Missing Characters |
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Embedded Figures |
Ranking and Arrangements |
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Word Problems |
Cube and Dice |
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Water and Mirror Images |
NTSE Syllabus: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
100 MCQs from Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), Mathematics, Social Studies (History, Geography, Political Science and Economics) and also includes Language Comprehensive Test of 50 MCQs
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Physics |
Magnetism and Electricity |
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Motion and Force |
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Measurements |
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Work and Energy |
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The Universe |
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Light and Sound |
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Source of Energy |
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Chemistry |
Acid, Bases, Salt |
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Metals and Non-metals |
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Periodic Classification of Elements |
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Structure of Atom |
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Carbon and its Compounds |
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Physical and Chemical Changes |
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Fibers and Plastics |
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Biology |
Air |
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Soil |
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Water |
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Micro-organisms |
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Life Processes |
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Reproduction |
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Heredity and Evolution |
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Food Production and Management |
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Plant and Animal Nutrition |
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Diversity in Living Organisms |
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Cellular Level of Organisation |
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Human Body |
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Some Common Diseases |
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Our Environment |
The prescribed 10+2 curriculum of NCERT is mentioned below.
NTSE Mathematics Syllabus
There are 22 chapters to be covered in the NTSE 2021 Mathematics Syllabus. The syllabus includes topics from class 6 to 10. In NTSE, the Mathematics section contains around 30 questions.
| Algebraic Expressions | Arithmetic | Arithmetic Progressions |
| Basic Geometry | Circles | Coordinate Geometry |
| Direct& Inverse Variations | Exponent | Linear Equation |
| Mensuration | Number System | Percentage& Its Application |
| Playing with Number | Probability | Quadratic Equations |
| Rational Numbers | Simple & Compound Interest | Square & Cube Roots |
| Statistics | Surface Areas and Volume | Triangles |
| Trigonometry | -- | -- |
NTSE Science Syllabus
There are 29 chapters to be covered in the NTSE 2021 Science Syllabus. The syllabus includes topics from class 6 to 10 and subjects included are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. In NTSE, the Science section contains around 35 questions.
| Acids Bases and Salts | Air | Carbon and its Compound |
| Cellular Level of Organization | Diversity in Living organisms | Fibers and Plastics |
| Food Production &Management | Heredity and Evolution | Human Body |
| Life Processes | Light | Magnetic & Electricity at Work |
| Measurement | Metals & Non Metals | Micro-Organisms |
| Motion and Force | Our Environment | Periodic Classification of Elements |
| Reproduction | Soil | Some Common Diseases |
| Sound | Sound of Energy | Structure of Atom |
| The Universe | Water | Work and Energy |
NTSE Social Science Syllabus
There are 43 chapters to be covered in the NTSE 2021 Social Science Syllabus. The syllabus consists of topics from class 8 to 10 and subjects included are History, Civics, Geography, Economics, and General Awareness. In NTSE, the Social Science section contains around 35 questions.
| Agriculture | Atmosphere | Biosphere |
| British raj | Culture, Science and Literature | Democracy and Elections |
| Diversity and Livelihood | Early Medieval Period | Early States |
| Eighteen Century Political Formation | French Revolution | India and Its Neighbours |
| Indian Constitution | Indian Economics | Indian Freedom Struggle |
| Indus Valley Civilization | Industrial Revolution | Industries |
| Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks | Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History | Jainism, Buddhism, and Conquerors from Distant Lands |
| Local and State Government | Medieval Architecture and Culture | The motion of the Earth |
| Nationalism in Various Countries | Natural Vegetation | New Empires and Kingdoms |
| Our Country- India | Popular Movements and Social Reforms | Population |
| Resources and Development | Solar System | The Delhi Sultanate |
| The Judiciary | The Maurayas | The Mughal Empire |
| UN and International Agencies | Union Government | Vedic Period |
| Water Resources | World History | -- |
NTSE General Knowledge Syllabus
There are 6 chapters to be covered in the NTSE 2021 General Knowledge Syllabus
| Abbreviations | Awards and Recognitions |
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| Books and Authors | India |
| Sports | World |
NTSE Mental Ability Syllabus
There are 20 chapters to be covered in the NTSE 2021 Mental Ability Syllabus
| Alphabets and Number test | Analogy(Non-Verbal) |
| Analogy(Verbal) | Blood relations |
| Calendar, Time, and Clock | Classification |
| Coding-Decoding | Cube and Dice |
| Direction Sense | Embedded Figure |
| Figure Partition and Dot Situation | Mathematical Operations |
| Missing Character | Paper Folding and Cutting |
| Ranking and Arrangements | Series (Verbal) |
| Series(Non-Verbal) | Venn Diagrams |
| Water and Mirror Images | Word Problems |
Students must remember that the NTSE Syllabus 2021 is not restricted to the topics mentioned above. Keep yourself familiar with the NTSE exam pattern and marking scheme. To begin the preparation, students must rely on NCERT books of Class 9 and Class 10. For better practice, students must solve the previous year papers and analyze as many as possible.
NTSE 2021 FAQs
Ques. What are the books to follow for NTSE Exam?
Ans. In order to score well, you must be well-versed with all the topics and concepts that are included in the NCERT books (of the respective subjects) of Class 9 and 10.
Ques. Is General Knowledge mandatory for NTSE Exam?
Ans. In the NTSE Stage 1 and 2, there would a lot of GK based questions. Therefore, take it as an opportunity to improve your GK and find your interests.
Ques. Is English removed from NTSE?
Ans. Yes, the English subject is removed from the NTSE exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.