The Unified Council conducts the National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) for students in grades 2 to 12. Unlike other tests that evaluate how much a student knows or has memorized, the NSTSE analyses a student’s knowledge of topics and provides helpful feedback to assist in their development.
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NSTSE allows each student to evaluate if they have a complete understanding of the subject, allowing them to take immediate action to rectify the problem, and build the groundwork for future progress. Students frequently develop conceptual gaps, which widen as they advance across higher levels, and eventually results in fear towards a subject. Students who want to take the NSTSE test in Class 8 should study the NSTSE Syllabus for Class 8.
NSTSE Exam Pattern
A unique question paper will be given to each class. There are no penalty marks for incorrect answers, and all questions are objective.
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Class 1 |
Class 2 |
Classes 3 to12 |
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Number of Questions |
40 |
50 |
60 |
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Marks |
40 |
50 |
60 |
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Duration |
1-hour |
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NSTSE Class 8 Syllabus
The NSTSE Syllabus 2022 is built on the base of the CBSE Syllabus. Students in grades I to XII take the exam. Students from various educational boards are welcome to participate in the examination. Below is a list of the NSTSE Syllabus Class 8.
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Subject |
Syllabus |
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Mathematics |
Rational Numbers, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Linear Equations in One Variable, Data Handling, Cubes and Cube Roots, Squares and Square Roots, Comparing Quantities, Visualizing Solid Shapes, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Mensuration, Direct and Inverse Proportions, Exponents and Powers, Factorization. |
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Physics |
Force and Pressure, Sound, Friction, Chemical effects of electric current, Light, Some natural phenomena. |
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Chemistry |
Synthetic fibres and plastics, Combustion and Flame, Materials: Metals and non-metals, Coal and petroleum. |
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Biology |
Food production and management, Microorganisms, Cell, Reproduction in animals, Conservation of plants and animals. |
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Critical Thinking |
This section includes a combination of skills like conscious application in real life, Tactics & Strategies in decision making, Logical & Inductive Reasoning, and Higher-order thinking. |
NSTSE Class 8 Marks Distribution
The NSTSE 2021 Syllabus will cover 85 per cent of the CBSE curriculum and would be suitable for students in ICSE and state boards. To pass the exam, students must be familiar with their class’s NSTSE curriculum. The table below shows the marks distribution for NSTSE Class 8.
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Subject |
Total Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
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Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
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Physics |
10 |
10 |
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Chemistry |
10 |
10 |
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Biology |
10 |
10 |
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Critical Thinking |
05 |
05 |
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Total |
60 |
60 |
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