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NSTSE (National-level Science Talent Search Examination) is conducted by The Unified Council, Hyderabad.
Exam Mode Offline Exam Level International Level Exam Exam Type Objective-based Official Website www.unifiedcouncil.com
NSTSE Syllabus For Class 2 to 10 NSTSE class-wise Syllabus is typically based on general subjects. These are common to all CBSE / ICSE / ISC and various other State Board syllabi. To make things easier, we have included the detailed subjectwise syllabus for every class.
Note: All the questions asked in NSTSE do not have any negative marking associated with them. The questions will be objective-based carrying 1 mark each.
NSTSE Syllabus For Class 1 NSTSE Exam Pattern for 1st Class students:
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks Mathematics 15 15 General Science 25 25 Total 40 40
NSTSE Syllabus for Class-1 students
Mathematics Numbers Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Shapes
General Science
Living and Non-living Things (Basic) Plants and Animals Air and Water Universe and Planets
NSTSE Syllabus For Class 2
NSTSE Exam Pattern for 2nd Class students.
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks Mathematics 20 20 General Science 30 30 Total 50 50
Syllabus for Classes 2
Mathematics Numbers Basic Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division) Fractions Time and Money Length, Mass and Capacity 2D and 3D Shapes Pictographs
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
NSTSE Syllabus For 3rd to 5th Classes
NSTSE Exam Pattern for Classes 3rd to 5th
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks Mathematics 25 25 General Science 30 30 Critical Thinking 5 5 Total 60 60
Syllabus for students for 3rd – 5th classes
Mathematics Number System Factors and Multiples Arithmetic Fractions and Decimals Geometry Measurements Mensuration Data Handling
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
NSTSE Syllabus For 6th to 8th Classes
NSTSE Exam Pattern for Class 6 – 8.
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks Mathematics 25 25 Science 30 30 Critical Thinking 5 5 Total 60 60
NSTSE Syllabus for students in Class 6 – 8
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
NSTSE Syllabus For Classes 9 to 10
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks Mathematics 25 25 Physics 10 30 Chemistry 10 10 Biology 10 10 Critical Thinking 5 5 Total 60 60
NSTSE Syllabus for students in Class 9 – 10:
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
NSTSE Syllabus For Classes 11 to 12 (PCM) The NSTSE Exam Pattern for 11th and 12th under PCM category:
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks Mathematics 25 25 Physics 15 15 Chemistry 15 15 Critical Thinking 5 5 Total 60 60
NSTSE Syllabus for students in Classes 11 – 12:
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
NSTSE Syllabus For Classes 11 to 12 (PCB) Find the NSTSE Exam Pattern for 11th and 12th (PCB category) :
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks Physics 15 15 Chemistry 15 15 Biology 25 25 Critical Thinking 5 5 Total 60 60
NSTSE Syllabus for students in Classes 11 and 12 (PCB category) will be the same for Physics, Chemistry and Critical Thinking as of PCM. Given below is the syllabus for Biology.
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 S
Physics Same as PCM category Chemistry Same as PCM category
Critical Thinking Same as given in the PCM category
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