NTSX – NextGen Talent & Scholastic Examination
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Examination Structure

A multi-level scholastic journey

NTSX is conducted in progressive levels so that talent is identified at school and nurtured through to national recognition.

LEVEL 1 · DISCOVER

DISCOVER

The first stage, conducted at the student's own school, identifies scholastic aptitude across the category.

LEVEL 2 · DEMONSTRATE

DEMONSTRATE

Qualifying students demonstrate their strengths at a wider stage with zonal and district recognition.

LEVEL 3 · EXCEL

EXCEL

The final stage celebrates top performers with national awards and recognition.

Examination pattern

The same pattern applies to every category.

Questions

40 questions

Duration

60 minutes

Medium

Hindi and English bilingual paper

Marking

+4 for a correct answer, –1 for an incorrect answer

Mode

Offline OMR-based examination

Classes 1–10: each class has its own class-wise syllabus and a single bilingual (Hindi & English) mock paper.

Classes 11–12: one combined syllabus per class covers Science, Commerce and Arts. There is one combined paper and one combined mock paper per class; students attempt only the section relevant to the registered stream.