PSTSE 2021-2022 for Class 8

PSTSE 2021-2022 for Class 8 – PSTSE 2021-2022 answer key has been released at ssapunjab.org. PSTSE 2021 exam was held on May 15, 2022. The SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) Punjab, conducts the State Talent Search Exam (PSTSE) every year. The exam is conducted in the eighth grade in the government schools of Punjab state to avoid dropouts and for continuous study at the secondary level for economically weaker sections. Target to provide financial aid to 500 students has been stated. Candidates have to apply online by filling out the PSTSE 2021-2022 Application form. Stay connected to the page to get the latest updates and information related to PSTSE 2021-2022.

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Candidates have to clear the entrance exam in order to receive the scholarship by fulfilling all the eligibility criteria. Check the schedule for PSTSE 2021-2022 from the below table.

Events	Important Dates
Application Form reopens begin	25 Mar 2022
Application Form reopens deadline	30 Mar 2022
Examination Date	15 May 2022
Release of answer key	19 May 2022
Raise objections till	20 May 2022

PSTSE 2021-2022 Answer Key

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PSTSE 2021-2022 answer key has been released at ssapunjab.org. It has released in PDF format. The direct link to check the PSTSE 2021-2022 answer key is provided below.

Answer Key: Click here to check the PSTSE 2021-2022 Answer Key.

PSTSE 2021-2022 Exam Dates

Candidates can check the exam date for PSTSE 2021-2022 from below image or Download notice PDF.

PSTSE 2021-2022 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must know the criteria of eligibility before applying for scholarship exam. Interested candidates can read the eligibility from the below listed points.

Only students who have appeared in the seventh grade and in the 9th grade examination can sit.
Candidate with the General Category has score 55% marks while for reserved category 50% marks are required minimum.
Candidate must study upto 10+2.
The head of the organization shall prove that he has behaved well.
The candidate is not doing any job.

PSTSE 2021-2022 Application Form

Candidates who are interested in filling out the application form are advised to go through the eligibility criteria once before filling out the application form. Application form can be filled in the online mode through the official website, ssapunjab.org. Candidate must fill the application form without waiting for the last date of applying for the same.

Apply Online: Click here to apply online for PSTSE 2021-2022 for class 8.

PSTSE 2021-2022 Admit Card

Those candidates who will successfully fill the application form will be able to download the admit card. Admit card for the same will be released in the online mode. Admit card is the important document to carry to the examination hall as without it candidate will not be allowed to sit for the examination.It’s advised that candidate must carry the valid govt. Issued id card with them as a identity proof.

PSTSE 2021-2022 Exam Pattern

Candidates must read the exam pattern on which the questions will be based to prepare for the examination. The exam papers will be the same as the National Means Common Merit Scholarship Scheme. NCERT Exam Have been assigned by New Delhi. But at paper setting time the level of education of the government schools in the state is taken into consideration. Read from below.

Exam Duration – 3 hours
Total Marks – 180
No. of Sections – 2
1. Mental ability Test (MAT) – 90 marks
2. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – 90marks
Subjects Included –
1. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – Physics, Chemistry , BIology ,Social Studies and Maths ,Mental ability
2. Test (MAT) – Verbal and Non- verbal , Maths, Social Science.
Mode of Language – English, and Punjabi

PSTSE Exam Center 2021-2022

The scholarship entrance exam of PSTSE will conduct at all district headquarters/tehsil of the state of Punjab. Candidates must reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam with all the necessary things required during the examination.

PSTSE 2021-2022 Important Instructions

Candidates must keep in mind the following set of guidelines related to PSTSE.

Candidate belonging to any category except general has to attach a category certificate in the application form.
Physically Handicapped students with disabilities of 40% or more, have to enclosed a Certificate from the Eligible Authority.

PSTSE 2021-2022 Result

Those candidates who have appeared for the entrance examination will be able to check the result online. The result for the same will be released in the merit list form. The result will be declared on the official website, for the ease of students a link is provided below to check result.

Those candidates who will secure the same marks in the merit the tie will be resolved by giving the preference to that candidate who will be older in age. Candidate has to secure minimum of marks that are mentioned below.

For General Category – 40%
For Reserved Category – 32%

About SCERT

State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Punjab, Chandigarh came into existence in the year 1981 as Nodal Agency for bringing qualitative improvement in School Education. The National Policy of Education 1986/ 1992 followed by Program of Action for the future necessitated its strengthening so as to equip it to provide leadership for effective implementation of assigned programs for bringing qualitative improvement in School Education.