NTSE 2014 scholarship exam: Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s for NTSE 2014:

1. Start NTSE preparation According to 10^th Standard Syllabus:
Before beginning preparation for NTSE, candidates must go through the NTSE syllabus and start preparing for the exam according to their 10^th standard syllabus. A revision strategy for NTSE preparation in accordance with important deadlines of Class X preparation timeline will bring them an edge in preparation for both the exams.

2. Determine Strengths and Weaknesses
Knowing your strength and weakness before getting into preparation mode is very important. Students must refer to last years’ NTSE papers to know preparation level. With this, you can determine how much weight age is to be given to different sections of syllabus in the limited preparation timeframe.

3. Refer to NCERT study material
NCERT text books are an important part of your study material. The NCERT textbook brings clarity to your basic understanding of concepts. So, if you study NCERT study material, you can ensure your best performance at the NTSE exam.

NTSE 2014 preparation tips

1. Plan you preparation in sync with NTSE Syllabus
Before coming into a preparation mode for NTSE, you must have clarity about the NTSE syllabus. This exercise ensures that your NTSE preparation moves according to what the exam demands.

The NTSE Stage-I exam has two parts – Part I and Part II. Part I consists of Mental Ability test (MAT) and Part II of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Also, in Part II, there are 50 Language-related questions.

Similarly, NTSE Stage-II also has two parts – Part I and Part II. The pattern of MAT in Part-I of this stage is similar to that in Stage-I. However, Part-II of SAT consists of 100 questions from Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The SAT section tests the candidates’ reading ability, interpretation, evaluation and general awareness about the subjects.

2.   Evaluate your Strengths and Weaknesses