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NTSE Stage 2 (National)

National Talent Search practice — Mental Ability + Scholastic

60 min20 questions— pass markIndia
Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Mathematics
30%6 questions
02Science
25%5 questions
03Mental Ability and Reasoning
20%4 questions
04Social Science
15%3 questions
05English Language
10%2 questions
How to prepare

How to prepare for NTSE Stage 2 (National)

01
Plan your study time
Budget roughly 3–4 months with weekly mock tests for NTSE Stage 2 (National). Block fixed daily sessions rather than occasional long ones — spaced, consistent practice retains far better than cramming.
02
Start with the official material
Work from the official syllabus or study guide first so you know exactly what is in scope and how each area is weighted. The "Official source" block below links to the exam authority.
03
Build a practice cadence
Drill your weakest topics two to three times a week using focused practice, then sit one full, timed mock each week. Review every wrong answer immediately and write down the rule or concept you missed.
04
Watch the common pitfalls
Studying passively by re-reading instead of solving previous-year papers, and neglecting presentation/answer-structure that the marking scheme rewards.
05
The final 7 days
Stop learning new material and switch to consolidation: full timed mocks, a one-page sheet of high-frequency facts you keep slipping on, and a calm sleep schedule. Aim to be comfortably above the pass mark on mocks before test day.
06
Exam-day logistics
Reach the exam hall well before reporting time with your admit card and a transparent pouch of permitted stationery. Read the full paper in the reading time, attempt the questions you are surest of first, and keep a strict per-section time budget.
Official source
NCERT
The National Talent Search Examination is conducted by NCERT.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the NTSE Stage 2 (National) practice test free?

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How many questions are in the NTSE Stage 2 (National) quiz?

Each NTSE Stage 2 (National) attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 60 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the NTSE Stage 2 (National) test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the NTSE Stage 2 (National)?

The pass mark used in this simulation is —. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.