Indian & National Olympiad
NSTSE Preparation
National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE)
- Classes 1 to 10
- Offline in school; online exam for individual registration
- By Unified Council
About NSTSE
NSTSE is a talent search exam that tests science and mathematics together. Science carries most of the marks, so we are clear with parents: our classes cover the Mathematics and Critical Thinking sections, which often decide the final rank.
NSTSE at a Glance
| Organiser | Unified Council |
|---|---|
| Who can appear | Classes 1 to 10 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Questions | Class 1: 40 · Class 2: 50 · Classes 3–10: 60 |
| Fee (2026-27) | ₹150 via school · ₹350 for individual online registration |
| 2026-27 dates | Offline: 20 Nov & 2 Dec 2026 · Online: 24 Jan 2027 |
Levels & Rounds
Single paper
One 60-minute objective paper; ranks are given on this paper.
Section-wise pattern (as per Unified Council)
- Classes 1–2: General Science and Mathematics
- Classes 3–5: General Science 45 · Mathematics 10 · Critical Thinking 5
- Classes 6–10: Physics 15 · Chemistry 15 · Biology 15 · Mathematics 10 · Critical Thinking 5
Awards
Merit or participation certificates for every student; prizes for rank holders as announced by Unified Council.
How We Prepare Your Child for NSTSE
- Mathematics section practice at the class level
- Critical Thinking question sets
- Timed section drills so maths is finished quickly, leaving time for science
All classes are live online, class-wise, for Class 1 to 10. See the level-wise syllabus for each class.
NSTSE FAQs
Do you teach the science part of NSTSE?
No. We are a maths academy, so we prepare the Mathematics and Critical Thinking sections. Science is best revised from the school syllabus.
Which classes do you prepare for NSTSE?
We prepare students of Class 1 to 10, in class-wise live online batches. NSTSE is open to classes 1 to 10 as per the organiser.
Where can I check NSTSE dates and fees?
On the organiser's official website (https://www.unifiedcouncil.com/about-nstse.html). The details on this page were checked on 9 October 2026; dates and fees can change every session.
Exam details are from the organiser's official website, checked on 9 October 2026. Dates, fees and prizes can change each session; please confirm on the official NSTSE website. Priti Ganit Guru Academy is a coaching academy and is not part of Unified Council.