Exam Regulatory Authority, Uttar Pradesh board released the NTSE Uttar Pradesh Stage 1 application form on 28th August 2019. The last date of submission of the application form is 30th September 2019.
UP NTSE will be held on 3rd November 2019. NCERT released the official NTSE 2019-20 notification in July 2019. Students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for UP NTSE 2019-20.
NTSE Uttar Pradesh Eligibility Criteria
Students studying in class 10th of any recognised school of Uttar Pradesh are eligible to appear for the exam. Students registered under Open Distance are also qualified to register for NTSE Uttar Pradesh.
Students must also comply with the following circumstances:
- Should have scored minimum 55% marks (44% for reserved categories) in class 9th
- Should be below 18 years in age (as on 1st July 2019)
- Should not be employed
- Should be appearing in Class 10th examination for the first time
NTSE Uttar Pradesh Important Dates 2019-20
Following are the significant dates for UP NTSE:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application process starts | 28th August 2019 |
| Last date for form submission | 30th September 2019 |
| NTSE Uttar Pradesh Stage 1 | 3rd November 2019 |
| Result declaration | February 2020 (tentative) |
NTSE Uttar Pradesh Application Process
The application process of UP NTSE Stage 1 is offline. Students can download the application form from the official website of Exam Regulatory Authority, Uttar Pradesh. They can also obtain the application form from any of the examination centres of UP. The application fee for UP NTSE is Rs. 50 for general category and Rs. 30 for reserved categories.
Students can also contact the Liaison officers of Uttar Pradesh for any information regarding the application form. Following are the details:
| Name of State Liaison Officer | Address | Contact Number | E-mail Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smt. Usha Chandra Director | Bureau of Psychology SCERT, 2 Lowther Road, Prayagraj -211001 (UP) | 7376270563 | bureauofpsy@gmail.com | http://www.examregulatoryauthorityup.in |
NTSE Uttar Pradesh Exam Pattern
Uttar Pradesh NTSE Stage 1 will be conducted in offline or pen-based mode. The question paper is split into two parts–the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
MAT: The questions in this chapter are intended to judge the capacity to think, the authority to reason, the ability to assess, assess, visualize in space, etc.
SAT: The questions in this section are further split into Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
NTSE Uttar Pradesh Result
NTSE Uttar Pradesh Result 2019-20 will be tentatively declared in February 2020. The results will be in the form of a merit list. It will contain the roll numbers and other details of the students.
