NTSE Books: NTSE Syllabus

The NTSE syllabus for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 is same. Students must have a thorough knowledge of the
NTSE syllabus for each of the sections – MAT and SAT. Once you get a clear idea about the complete NTSE
syllabus, choosing the right books and using them becomes easier.

Best NTSE Books 2019

As NTSE is conducted by NCERT, the NCERT textbooks of the respective subjects, especially NCERT
Science and NCERT Mathematics books should be your Bible.

It is to be noted that certain chapters and concepts of Class 9 syllabus too are included in NTSE syllabus.
Hence, along with the NCERT textbooks of Class 10, students will have to refer to the NCERT textbooks of
Class 9 as well, for those particular chapters and concepts.

NTSE Books For Science

For Science, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, the NCERT textbooks of both Class 9 and 10 must be
thoroughly finished.

NTSE Books For Social Science

For Social Science, i.e. History, Geography, and Civics, the following are the best books:

1. India and the Contemporary World 1 & 2 (NCERT)

2. Democratic Politics (NCERT Class 10)
3. Contemporary India (NCERT Class 9 & 10)

NTSE Books For Mathematics

For the Maths section, finish the NCERT Maths textbook of Class 10 thoroughly. Also, use the NCERT Class 9
textbook of Class 9 for some of the chapters and concepts that are included in the syllabus of NTSE

NTSE Books For Mental Ability Test (MAT)

R.S. Aggarwal’s Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning is the best book to prepare for the MAT section of NTSE.

NTSE Syllabus For Mental Ability Test (MAT)

The MAT tests for students’ logical reasoning and analytical skills. Students must understand the theory behind
various concepts first and then move onto solving problems.

NTSE Syllabus For MAT

Verbal and Non Verbal Analogy
Classification
Distance and Direction
Alphabet and Number Test
Venn Diagrams
Calendar, Time and Clock
Embedded Figures
Verbal and Non-Verbal Series
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Ranking and Arrangements
Mathematical Operations
Missing Characters
Paper Cutting and Folding
Cube and Dice Word Problems
Water and Mirror Images
NTSE Syllabus For Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)

As mentioned above, the SAT has two parts – Language Test and Science, Social science & Maths. The SAT,
basically, tests students for their academic knowledge, reading skills, application skills, etc. The detailed
syllabus for each of the parts of SAT are tabulated below:

NTSE Syllabus For Language Test

NTSE Syllabus For SAT: Language Test

Antonyms and Synonyms Basic Rules of Grammar
Sentence Completion Filling the Gaps
Comprehension Reading Rearrangement of Jumbled Words
One Word Substitution Paragraph Completion

NTSE Syllabus For Science, Social Science & Maths

As you can see, this part covers three subjects – Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Science
(History, Geography, Civics) and Maths. The syllabus for each of these subjects are tabulated below:

NTSE Syllabus For Science

NTSE Syllabus For SAT: Science

Magnetism and Electricity
Measurements
Motion and Force
Physics Work and Energy
Light and Sound
The Universe
Source of Energy
Chemistry Acid, Bases, Salt
Periodic Classification of Elements
Metals and Non Metals
Structure of Atom
Physical and Chemical Changes
Carbon and its Compounds
 Fibres and Plastics
Air
Water
Soil
Micro-organisms
Reproduction
Life Processes
Heredity and Evolution
Biology
Food Production and Management
Diversity in Living Organisms
Plant and Animal Nutrition
Human Body
Cellular Level of Organisation
Some Common Diseases
Our Environment

NTSE Syllabus For Social Science

NTSE Syllabus For SAT: Social Science

History French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
British Raj
Mughal Empire
Maurya Empire
Early Medieval Period
Medieval Architecture and Culture
Indian Freedom Struggle
Early States
Indus Valley Civilization
Jainism and Buddhism
Conquerors from Distant Lands
Popular Movements and Social Reforms
 Nationalism in Various Countries
Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian
History
Vedic Period
World War I and II
New Empires and Kingdoms
World History
UN and International Agencies
Water Resources
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Agriculture
Resources and Development
Diversity and Livelihood
Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks
Maps and Globe
Natural Vegetation
Geography
Our Country – India
India and its Neighbors
Motion of the Earth
Climate – India and World
Indian Physiographic Division
Drainage in India
Solar System
Major Domains and landforms
Population
Civics Indian Constitution
Local and State Government
Judiciary
 Indian Government

NTSE Syllabus For Mathematics

NTSE Syllabus For SAT: Mathematics

Arithmetic Progressions Number Systems
Polynomials Real Numbers
Quadratic Equations Rational Numbers
Square Roots and Cube Roots Direct and Inverse Variation
Mensuration Percentage
Surface Areas and Volumes Trigonometry
Circles Simple and Compound Interest
Triangles Arithmetic
Coordinate Geometry Linear Equations in Two Variables
Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry Statistics and Probability
Quadrilateral Parallelogram

It is to be noted that the NTSE Syllabus is not restricted to the topics mentioned above. In order to score well,
you must be well-versed with all the topics and concepts that are included in the NCERT books (of the
respective subjects) of Class 9 and 10.