NSTSE EXAM DATE & PATTERN

EXAM DATES: 01-12-2023 (Friday) & 15-12-2023 (Friday)

Each class has a different question paper.
All questions are objective-type with no negative marking for wrong answers.

CLASS NO. OF QUESTIONS MARKS

3 to 10 60 60

Duration of the examination for all classes 60 minutes.

Division of marks in the Question Paper:
For Classes 3 - 5 :
Mathematics : 25
General Science : 30
Critical Thinking : 05
For Classes 6 to 10 :
Mathematics : 25
Physics : 10
Chemistry : 10
Biology : 10
Critical Thinking : 05
Critical Thinking section includes a complex combination of skills like
conscious application in real life, Logical & Inductive Reasoning, Tactics &
Strategies in decision making, Subjective & Objective analysis.
NSTSE Question Papers are suitable for students following CBSE / ICSE / ISC and
various other State Board syllabi.