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National Level Science Talent Search Examination
Unified Council's diagnostic talent test for Class 2–12. Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Reasoning — application-heavy, not memorization-based.
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
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NSTSE — Quick Practice
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Mathematics
53 QsPhysics
23 QsChemistry
17 QsBiology
15 QsGeneral Questions and Reasoning
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What can I get from NSTSE?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 50 national — Elite performers
97–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
The Unified Council released the NSTSE 2025-26 offline exam result on January 22, 2026. Students who appeared for the December 2025 offline exam can check their performance report at unifiedcouncil.com.
The Unified Council has announced NSTSE 2026-27 exam dates. The offline exam through schools will be conducted on November 20, 2026 and December 2, 2026. The online exam is scheduled for January 24, 2027.
The final NSTSE answer key for the 2025-26 offline exam was released on January 19, 2026. Students can download the answer key PDF from unifiedcouncil.com to estimate their scores.
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Real Numbers
Euclid's division lemma, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, irrationals, decimals.
Polynomials
Zeroes, relationship with coefficients, division algorithm, factor theorem.
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Algebraic and graphical methods, consistency, applications.
Quadratic Equations
Roots, discriminant, nature of roots, real-life applications.
Arithmetic Progression
nth term, sum of n terms, applied progression problems.
Top 100-500 national range
92–97% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
National-level merit
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Zonal excellence
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
State-level merit range
60–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Above average performance
40–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Participation level
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
🏅NSTSE 2025-26 Offline Exam - Day 1
passedFri, 5 Dec, 2025
Offline exam conducted through schools
🏅NSTSE 2025-26 Offline Exam - Day 2
passedWed, 17 Dec, 2025
Offline exam conducted through schools
NSTSE 2025-26 Final Answer Key (Offline)
passedMon, 19 Jan, 2026
NSTSE 2025-26 Offline Exam Result
passedThu, 22 Jan, 2026
🏅NSTSE 2025-26 Online Exam
passedSun, 25 Jan, 2026
Online exam for individual registrations
NSTSE 2026-27 Registration Opens (expected)
6 days awayTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Registration typically begins in September; exact date TBA
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 Offline Exam - Day 1
86 days awayFri, 20 Nov, 2026
Offline exam conducted through schools
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 Offline Exam - Day 2
98 days awayWed, 2 Dec, 2026
Offline exam conducted through schools
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 Online Mock Exam
144 days awaySun, 17 Jan, 2027
Mock test for online exam candidates
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 Online Exam (Final)
151 days awaySun, 24 Jan, 2027
Online exam for individual registrations
Motion
Kinematics in one dimension, motion graphs, equations of uniform acceleration.
Force and Laws of Motion
Newton's laws, momentum and impulse, application problems.
Gravitation
Universal law, free fall, mass/weight, pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes.
Work, Energy and Power
Work-energy theorem, KE/PE, conservation, mechanical power.
Sound
Wave parameters, longitudinal vs transverse, reflection, ultrasound.
Light — Reflection and Refraction
Mirrors, lenses, sign convention, ray diagrams, image formation.
Human Eye and Colourful World
Vision defects, prism dispersion, atmospheric refraction phenomena.
Electricity
Ohm's law, resistance combinations, electrical power and heating.
Magnetic Effects of Current
Magnetic fields, motor, generator, electromagnetic induction basics.
Matter
States, physical/chemical changes, evaporation and latent heat.
Atoms and Molecules
Laws of chemical combination, mole concept, molar mass, formulae.
Structure of the Atom
Sub-atomic particles, atomic models, electron configuration, isotopes.
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Types of reactions, balancing, redox, oxidation states.
Acids, Bases and Salts
pH, indicators, common salts, manufacturing of NaOH, bleaching powder.
Metals and Non-Metals
Reactivity series, extraction of metals, refining, alloys, corrosion.
Carbon and its Compounds
Bonding, hydrocarbons, isomerism, functional groups, soaps.
Periodic Classification
Modern periodic table, periodic trends — atomic size, electronegativity.
Cell — Fundamental Unit of Life
Cell theory, organelles, prokaryotic/eukaryotic differences.
Tissues
Plant and animal tissues, structure-function relationship.
Diversity in Living Organisms
Five-kingdom classification, taxonomic hierarchy.
Life Processes
Nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion in plants and animals.
Control and Coordination
Nervous system, hormones, plant movements and tropisms.
Reproduction
Asexual/sexual reproduction in plants and humans, reproductive health.
Heredity and Evolution
Mendelian inheritance, sex determination, evolutionary evidence.
Natural Resources and Environment
Cycles in nature, ecosystems, pollution, conservation, food chains.
Health and Disease
Communicable/non-communicable diseases, immunity and vaccines.
Number and Letter Series
Identifying patterns and finding the missing/next term.
Analogy and Classification
Word, number, letter and figure analogies; odd-one-out.
Coding-Decoding
Letter-letter, letter-number, conditional and substitution coding.
Direction Sense
Compass-based movement, shortest distance, final direction.
Blood Relations
Family tree problems, generation-based relationships.
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
Linear/circular arrangement, calendar, clock-based problems.
Data Sufficiency
Determining whether given statements suffice to answer a question.
Critical Thinking
Logical/inductive reasoning, decision-making, subjective and objective analysis.
Scientific Reasoning Application
Applying PCB concepts to novel real-world contexts and experiments.