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About NLSTSE

About NLSTSE

By AuthnePublished 4 years ago 3 min read
About NLSTSE
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NLSTSE or The National Level Science Talent Search examination is a diagnostic skill test conducted by the Unified Council that lets students upgrade and improve their learning abilities and educational performance in the field of Science. The specialty of this exam is that it asks concept-based questions to assess the conceptual clarity of students and also provides them with feedback on the same.

The Unified Council has been conducting exams in countries like India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen, Indonesia, Oman, Russia, Kuwait, Nepal, Iran, Tanzania, etc, since 1998 and promoting healthy competition among bright candidates.

NLSTSE Exams Details

Exam Name National Level Science Talent Search Examination

Conducting Authority The Unified Council, Hyderabad

Students eligible for appearing 1-12 standard

Mode of Exam Online

Level of Exam International Level Exam

Official Website unifiedcouncil.com

NLSTSE Eligibility Criteria

Students studying in standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, are eligible to appear for the exam.

Students studying in class 11th and 12th in PCM and PCB are also eligible to appear for the exam.

The schools should be associated with NLSTSE or if not, then individual entries can also be accepted.

How to Apply for National Level Science Talent Search Exam

Below, the step-wise guidance has been given to apply successfully for the NLSTSE exam:-

First, visit the official website of NLSTSE, i.e. – unifiedcouncil.com

You can see a link saying “ Click here for Online Registration of Individual Students for NSTSE, UIMO, UIEO & UCO” and click on the “Register Here” button below.

Click on the button that says “Click Here to register”.

Now, you have to select the class you are in. After selecting your class, a list of Olympiad Exams will open.

Important points:

The type and level of difficulty of questions will differ from one class to another.

Questions will be asked in MCQ format.

There is no negative marking in the exam.

Time duration of the exam is 1 hour/60 minutes.

National Level Science Talent Search Exam Detailed Syllabus

Class 1

Subject Syllabus

Mathematics Numbers

Addition and SubtractionMultiplication and DivisionShapes

Science Living and Non-living Things

Plants and AnimalsAir and WaterUniverse and Planets

Class 6-8

Subject Syllabus

Maths Rational NumbersLinear Equations in One VariableComparing QuantitiesData HandlingSquares and Square RootsUnderstanding Quadrilaterals and Practical GeometryCubes and Cube RootsAlgebraic Expressions and IdentitiesVisualising Solid ShapesMensurationDirect and Inverse ProportionExponents and PowersFactorisationIntroduction to Graphs

Class 9-10

Maths Real Numbers

PolynomialsPair of linear equations in two variablesQuadratic equationsArithmetic ProgressionsTrianglesCoordinate GeometryIntroduction to TrigonometrySome Applications of trigonometryCirclesConstructionsAreas related to circlesSurface areas and volumesStatisticsProbability

Physics The Human Eye and the Colourful World

LightElectricityMagnetic Effects of Electric CurrentSources of Energy

Class 11-12 (PCM)

Subject Syllabus

Maths Number System

Quadratic equationsArithmetic ProgressionsPercentagesTrianglesCoordinate GeometryIntroduction to TrigonometrySome Applications of trigonometryCirclesConstructionsAreas related to circle surface areas and volumesStatisticsProbability

Class 11-12 (PCB)

Subject Syllabus

Physics Same as Physics syllabus of PCM

Chemistry Same as Chemistry Syllabus of PCM

Biology Some Common Diseases

Human BodyCarbon and its CompoundsOur EnvironmentReproductionAirCellular Level of OrganisationLife ProcessesWaterStructure of AtomMicro-organismsDiversity in Living OrganismsPlant and Animal NutritionSoilFood Production & ManagementHeredity and Evolution

Critical Thinking Same as Critical Thinking of PCM

NLSTSE Preparation Tips

1) The important key to cracking the NLSTSE exam is to practice. Practice your paper according to the syllabus as much as you can.

2) Practice taking mock-test papers and sample papers in the given exam time frequently to assess your progress, in the given exam and to also practice time management.

3) Make sure you only study relevant rather than unnecessary and too much material. Rely on NCERT and other important books for study.

4) Grab the concepts clearly and be sure to improve your weak areas.

5) Stay healthy. Take short breaks in between. And keep your mind fresh.

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