NSTSE Syllabus

The National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) is a diagnostic test conducted by the Unified Council. NSTSE is a test which helps the students improve their overall learning ability. The questions asked in this examination are based on the in-depth understanding of the concepts. The examination results help each student know if he/she has understood the concepts correctly, so that changes can be made in his/her method of learning, if needed. The focus of the NSTSE is on the fundamentals. The students are expected to think and answer the questions and not simple recall and write.

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NSTSE syllabus 2022 is based on the CBSE syllabus. The question paper is also considered appropriate for students from various other boards of education. The examination is conducted for students from Class I to Class XII.

NSTSE Class 1 syllabus

NSTSE Class 2 syllabus

NSTSE Class 3 syllabus

NSTSE Class 4 syllabus

NSTSE Class 5 syllabus

NSTSE Class 6 syllabus

NSTSE Class 7 syllabus

NSTSE Class 8 syllabus

NSTSE Class 9 syllabus

NSTSE Class 10 syllabus

NSTSE Class 11 syllabus

NSTSE Class 12 syllabus

NSTSE Syllabus and Marks Allotted

The questions for all the classes are objective type and no negative marks are given for wrong answers.

Class I

Subject Syllabus
Mathematics Numbers

Addition and Subtraction

Multiplication and Division

Shapes

Length

Weight

Capacity

Money

Geometrical shapes

General Science Living and Non-living Things (Basic)

Plants and Animals

Air and Water

Universe and Planets

Mathematics 15
General Science 25
Total 40

Class II

Subject Syllabus
Mathematics Numbers

Basic Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division)

Fractions

Time and Money

Length, Mass and Capacity

2D and 3D Shapes

Pictographs

General Science Living and Non-living Things (Basic)

Plant Life and Animal Life

Human Body

Air and Water

Safety and First Aid

Universe and Planets

Rocks and Minerals

Housing and Clothing

Mathematics 20
Science 30
Total 50

Class III to Class V

Subject Syllabus
Mathematics Number System

Factors and Multiples

Arithmetic

Fractions and Decimals

Geometry

Measurements

Mensuration

Data Handling

General Science Human Body (Nervous system, Bones and Muscles)

Plant Life

The Human Body (Food and Health)

Animal Life

Soil, Rocks and Minerals Air

Natural Resources

Weather

Matter

Force, Work and Energy

The Moon

Safety and First Aid

Critical Thinking Logical & Inductive Reasoning

Conducive Application in Real Life

Mathematics 25
Science 30
General Questions 05
Total 60

Class VI to VIII

Subject Syllabus
Mathematics Rational Numbers

Linear Equations in One Variable

Comparing Quantities

Data Handling

Squares and Square Roots

Understanding Quadrilaterals and Practical Geometry

Cubes and Cube Roots

Algebraic Expressions and Identities

Visualising Solid Shapes

Mensuration

Direct and Inverse Proportion

Exponents and Powers

Factorisation

Introduction to Graphs

Science Force and Pressure

Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

Friction Sound

Chemical Effects of Electric Current

Food Production and Management

Metals and Non-metals

Coal and Petroleum

Cell Structure and Functions

Combustion and Flame

Microorganisms

Critical Thinking Decision Making

Logical & Inductive Reasoning

Tactics and Strategy

Biology 25
Chemistry 10
Physics 10
Mathematics 10
General Questions 05
Total 60

Class IX and Class X

Subject Syllabus
Mathematics Real Numbers

Polynomials

Pair of Linear Equations in two Variables

Quadratic Equations

Arithmetic Progressions

Triangles

Coordinate Geometry

Introduction to Trigonometry

Some Applications of trigonometry

Circles

Constructions

Areas Related to Circles

Surface Areas and Volumes

Statistics

Probability

Physics The Human Eye and the Colourful World

Light

Electricity

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Sources of Energy

Chemistry Chemical Reactions and Equations

Acids, Bases and Salts

Metals and Non-metals

Carbon and its Compounds

Periodic Classification of Elements

Biology Life Processes

Control and Coordination

Reproduction

Heredity and Evolution

Our Environment

Management of Natural Resources

Critical Thinking Decision Making

Logical & Inductive Reasoning

Tactics and Strategy

Mathematics 25
Chemistry 15
Physics 15
General Questions 05
Total 60

Class XI and Class XII (PCM)

Subject Syllabus
Mathematics Number System

Quadratic Equations

Arithmetic Progressions

Percentages

Triangles

Coordinate Geometry

Introduction to Trigonometry

Some Applications of trigonometry

Circles

Constructions

Areas Related to Circles

Surface Areas and Volumes

Statistics

Probability

Physics Work and Energy

Light

Motion and Force

Sound

Electricity

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Sources of Energy

Chemistry Physical and Chemical Changes

Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

Acids, Bases and Salts

Metals and Non-metals

Carbon and its Compounds

Chemical Reactions and Equations

Periodic Classification of Elements

Critical Thinking Decision Making

Subjective & Objective Analysis

Conscious Application in Real Life

Logical & Inductive Reasoning

Tactics and Strategy

Biology 25
Chemistry 15
Physics 15
General Questions 05
Total 60

Class XI and Class XII (PCM)

Subject Syllabus
Biology Some Common Diseases

Human Body

Carbon and its Compounds

Our Environment

Reproduction

Air

Cellular Level of Organisation

Life Processes

Water

Structure of Atom

Micro-organisms

Diversity in Living Organisms

Plant and Animal Nutrition

Soil

Food Production & Management

Heredity and Evolution

Physics Same as PCM category
Chemistry Same as PCM category
Critical Thinking Same as PCM category

Read more: NSTSE Exam Pattern

How Can I Get Ready for NSTSE 2022?

Follow these easy guidelines to improve your NSTSE 2022 exam performance:

  • Cover the whole NSTSE syllabus, as well as the CBSE syllabus for the class.
  • To stay updated with the latest trends and information, read a daily newspaper, periodicals, or journals that interest you.
  • Make sure you understand the fundamentals and stick to the texts.
  • Watch educational networks like National Geographic, Animal Planet, and Discovery, among others.
  • Participate in quiz shows on a regular basis.

Frequently Asked Questions on NSTSE Syllabus

Q1

What stands NSTSE apart from other exams?

NSTSE tests differ from others in three aspects. For starters, it asks questions that require deductive reasoning rather than recalling an answer. Second, in addition to the outcome, it provides an in-depth evaluation of a student’s results, noting their strengths and flaws. Finally, students can use the index to compare their scores to those of their classmates.
Q2

What is the goal of the NSTSE?

The NSTSE exam has a very specific goal. It allows students to evaluate their learning ability and obtain a better knowledge of their conceptual clarity on a particular topic. Participants will receive a performance review that includes full feedback on their exam results. It will assist applicants in recognising their weaknesses as well as their strengths.
Q3

Who is eligible to sit for the NSTSE?

Students who have finished ICSE, ISC, or any other State board are eligible to take this test. Only CBSE students are qualified to take the NSTSE exam, according to the eligibility requirements. Despite their school board, any student in grades 1 to 10 as well as 11-12 (PCB or PCM) may apply for the NSTSE test.
Q4

Will NSTSE city-level ranks be announced?

For each class with a minimum participation of 500 students from a certain city, a city rank will be announced.
Q5

Why do students with equal type total marks in the same class have different national ranks?

When more than one student has the same or nearly identical score, the priority for assigning rankings is determined by the marks earned in the stated order of subjects: math, physics, chemistry, biology, and critical thinking.