NTSE Answer Keys – National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) releases NTSE answer key for Stage II exams. The official answer key is released after the completion of the exam at its official website, ncert.nic.in. However, on the day of the exam, various coaching institutes and subject teachers also release NTSE answer key an hour or two after the exam is over. Students can use the answer key to cross-check their answers and calculate their probable score. Know more details on NTSE answer keys from the page below.
NTSE 2023 Notification
The National Talent Search Scheme is a central sector scheme fully funded by Ministry of Education (MoE) Government of India (Gol). NCERT is an implementing agency for NTS scheme. The Scheme was approved till 31st March, 2021. The further implementation of the scheme n its present form has not been approved and has been stalled till further orders. This is for the information of all concerned.
NTSE Answer Keys 2021 – 2022
NCERT has released the final answer keys for NTSE Stage 2 exam 2020-2021. Candidates can check the final answer key from below direct link.
| NTSE 2020-2021 Final Answer Key for MAT | Check Here |
| NTSE 2020-2021 Final Answer Key for SAT | Check Here |
NCERT has released the official answer keys for NTSE Stage 2 exam 2020-2021. Candidates can check the provisional answer key from below direct link.
| NTSE 2020-2021 Answer Key for MAT | Check Here |
| NTSE 2020-2021 Answer Key for SAT | Check Here |
NTSE examination consists of two papers – Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). From this page, candidates can check the NTSE Answer Key 2021 – 2022 for both MAT and SAT papers. With the help of the answer key, candidates can calculate their tentative marks in NTSE result 2021.
Along with NTSE 2021 – 2022 Answer Key NCET / SCERT also release cut off on their official websites.
NTSE Stage 2 exam 2020-2021 Final Answer Key Release Date Notice
Candidates can check the notice regarding the NTSE Stage 2 exam 2020-2021 final answer key from below image or Download notice PDF
Challenge NTSE Answer Key 2021 – 2022 Stage 2
NCERT provides NTSE Stage 2 answer key in the form of a pdf file. Students can calculate their marks with the help of the answer key released. However, if a student finds any wrong answer in the official answer key, they can challenge it in prescribed period.
How to Download NTSE Answer Key 2021-2022?
To download the answer key for NTSE 2021-22 exam, students may follow the instructions as given below.
1st Step: Click on the direct link on the page above for your respective state.
2nd Step: Next, the answer key pdf will be displayed on your device.
3rd Step: You can download and then start cross-checking your answers.
How to Calculate Marks using NTSE Answer Key 2021-2022?
Students can find their estimated marks with the help of NTSE answer key. For the same, students will need to match their responses with the answers as given in the official answer key. Those who secure marks as per the cut-off criteria will be eligible for the next level of the NTSE exam. To know how to calculate marks using NTSE 2021 – 2022 answer key, follow these steps:
1st Step: Download NTSE answer key for your respective state.
2nd Step: Cross-check your answers with that given in the answer key.
3rd Step: Follow the marking scheme to add and deduct the marks.
4th Step: Add the marks as obtained by the student.
5th Step: The marks obtained by the end are the probable score of the candidate.
Total Marks Obtained in NTSE exam = Total number of correct responses x 1 mark
NTST 2021 – 2022 Exam Pattern
The paper contains two main parts namely MAT (General Mental Ability Test) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). The SAT section is further divided into Language comprehensive and Aptitude Test.
| Exam | Time limit | Maximum marks |
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) | 120 minutes | 100 |
NTSE Cutoff 2021 – 2022
A cutoff is the minimum marks as required by the candidate to be declared as passed for the NTSE scholarships. You can check the qualifying cut-off marks for NTSE Stage 1 & 2 as required for different categories from the table below.
| Section | Qualifying scores |
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 40% for general category and 32% SC, ST & PH category |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 40% for general category and 32% SC, ST & PH category |
Official website of NCERT: www.ncert.nic.in
