Common Errors in NTSE - Mathematics

Many students do common errors in the examination, below are the common errors in Mathematics given by NTSEGuru experts : 

1 In real number, always mention Euclid’s division lemma.

a=bq + r 0≤ r ≤b


2. Be ultra cautious while selecting a formula.

Especially Sn & an;

Condition for unique solution, no solution etc


3. Always cross check ‘division of bi-quadratic polynomials’ for remaining two zeroes.

4. Do not get confused among mean, mode & median.


5. Around 40% of students do not write units of measurements in word problems, mensuration & applications of trigonometry.


6. Framing of correct equations in word problems.

For example:

Age of father is thrice that of his son. 20 years later, the age of the father is twice that of his son.

Let present age of the father is ‘x’ & that of his son is ‘y’ then

x=3y (right)

y=3x (wrong)

x=y+3 (wrong)

Don't do such mistakes in NTSE examination, this kind of errors can affect your ranking & marks.

NTSE Guru : NTSE 2019 Eligibility Criteria

There are certain criteria laid out by CBSE that one should keep in mind before applying for the exam. NTSE Eligibility Criteria for each stage differs. The detailed criteria are provided below.

NTSE Eligibility Criteria (Stage 1)

• Candidates must be an Indian national.
• Class X students can also apply for Stage 1.
• A minimum of 60% marks Class IX is required. SC, ST and PH candidates will need 55% marks in Class IX.
• Candidate must be studying in a recognized school in their respective State or Union Territory.
• Those who are registered in Open Distance Learning (ODL) program will also be considered eligible if they are below 18 years of age (as on July 1, 2018) and are not employed when they appear for Class X exam.

NTSE Eligibility Criteria (Stage 2)

• Candidates will need 80% marks or above in the State level exam, to be considered eligible.
• Every student who secures the minimum required marks in Stage II will be eligible for the scholarship program.

If you are eligible, want to be an NTSE scholar and crack NTSE Stage I and NTSE Stage II, NTSE Guru offers different classroom programs for class IX & X students. 

Why NTSE?

NTSE is the National level scholarship program by Govt. of India and most venerated exam of India. NTSE scholars are provided with the scholarship of Rs 1250 per month for Class XI and XII and Rs 2000 per month for graduation and higher studies by the Indian government.

It is a matter of great pride and honor for every student to be recognized as the nation’s talent. By becoming an NTSE scholar, you will have several advantages —

• NDA National Defence Academy Exam organized by UPSC gives preference to NTSE scholars.
• Renowned Engineering College for Information Technology such as IIIT-Hyderabad offers 15 seats to NTSE scholars. This institute is considered equivalent to IIT-Bombay.
• NTSE scholars will have an upper edge in Foreign University admissions.
• Preference in various Public and Private sector Jobs.
• IIIT-Delhi, an Engineering College under Government of Delhi, gives ‘bonus marks’ to NTSE scholars. 

Becoming an NTSE scholar is not that easy, it needs a lot of hard work and dedication. 

For NTSE preparations you need proper guidance and full support from experts like NTSE Guru in this particular field. You must be thorough in the fundamentals and basic concepts.