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Crash Course for NTSE Selection Year, 2013-14

(For students of Class X)

Program Focus & Objectives:

An ideal program developed keeping into the constraint of time available for preparation for NTSE stage - I for the students who wish to
climb the ladder of success from class X itself. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is the most prestigious Scholarship Exam for school studying students. Students of class X can appear in this exam and win scholarships for their entire Academic Career .

This program helps the student in understanding the basics of Science & Mathematics. Absolute clarity of concepts helps in increasing the IQ & reasoning ability and developing a strong foundation that is so essential for success in the career.

What is NTSE?
The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a National Level scholarship program in India to identify and nurture talented students. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship for the entire Academic Career. Students studying in Class X are eligible to appear for the selection process. As it is organized by an official body (NCERT), it is widely regarded as the most prestigious examination at high school level in India. For more details of NTSE, students can visit www.ncert.nic.in There is a two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For Stage - I, selection will be done by States/UTs through the written examination. Each State/Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage - II examination, the details of which are available on NCERT website (www.ncert.nic.in). Students who qualify Stage - I will be eligible to appear for Stage - II examination conducted by NCERT.

Why should I appear in NTSE?

NTSE is one of the oldest and most prestigious scholarship exams in India. An NTSE scholar commands tremendous respect in the society. Around 1000 NTSE Scholars are finally awarded scholarships based on Stage II. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. The scholarships under the present scheme are awarded to the candidates for pursuing courses in sciences and social sciences up to doctoral level and in professional courses like medicine and engineering up to second-degree level subject to the fulfillment of the conditions.

The Pattern of Written Examination:

Stage - I examination at the State / UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering Social Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics. Stage - II examination at the National Level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering Language Test*, Social Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics. *Language Test in the Stage -II was introduced last year only.

Important Dates for NTSE Selection Year 2013-14:

STAGE AREA Last Date for Submission of Application Form Stage I (State) Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Examination in All other States and Union Territories TENTATIVE DATES 30th August, 2013 16th November, 2013 17th November, 2013

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Examination in All States and Union Territories

11th May, 2014

Course Structure:
Entire course will be covered in 2 Phases with National Phase Tests. Subject wise packages. Additional problems will be supplemented wherever necessary. Students should not require any additional books etc. 10 All India Mock Test Papers (MAT Test [Paper 1] of 45 minutes duration & SAT Test [Paper 3] of 90 minutes duration will be conducted and the Language (English) Test [Paper 2] will be handed over for taking test at home). Online Test Series & Analysis. Mock NTSE Test Papers. Students also gain important exam practice through quizzes, phase tests & mock tests (conducted in a simulated environment giving the students a feel of the real exam) that can help them improve their examination temperament - a necessary element for success in any competitive exam. Regular feedbacks & test analysis sessions. MAT Classes. Dedicated Academic Operations team provides feedback at any point of time apart from scheduled parent teacher meetings.

Duration:

165 hrs. including classroom interaction and 22 hrs 30 minutes of testing Time (10 tests of 2hrs 15 min. duration)

Class Schedule & Frequency

Regular Week Option Classes will be held for about 3-4 days in a week from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm Weekend Option Classes will be held on Saturday from 4:00 pm to 7:45 pm and Sunday from about 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. However during vacation classes can be held on weekdays also.

Note 1: Note2:

FIITJEE reserve the right to start all options or any one option depending upon the circumstances. Not all program option is available at all FIITJEE centres. The schedule of classes may vary from one study centre to another. Kindly contact your nearest FIITJEE centre for more details.

Course Commencement Date

Batch commences on: 24th August, 2013 The program will run till the 1st week of November, 2013

Course Fee: Rs.11, 000 + Service Tax.

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Admission Procedure: Exam Date: 18th August, 2013 Exam Schedule & Pattern:
Objective Paper : There will be two sections (i) SAT (90 Minutes) which will consist of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Social Science and (ii) MAT (45 Minutes) which will consist of questions of Mental Ability with verbal, non-verbal reasoning. Exam Timing: 9:30 am 12:15 pm Note: Actual duration for answering Paper will be 2 hours 15 minutes. First 30 minutes will be provided for filling up the information on the answer OMR sheet and for reading the examination instructions. For information on how to fill up answer OMR sheet, please refer to An Introduction on OMR Sheets from website www.fiitjee.com/fillomr.pdf

How to Register for Admission Test:

Apply on prescribed Application form (collect from nearest FIITJEE centre) with two passport size colour photographs, along with a Demand Draft / Pay Oder of the Registration Fee of Rs.200/- (inclusive of Service Tax). Admission Test registration fee can also be paid in cash at FIITJEE office. You can also do online registration by Logging on to our online registration portal www.fiitjeeonline.in.

Last Date to Register: 16th August, 2013

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