The SCERT Punjab conducting "Punjab State Talent Search Examination ( scholarship scheme) PSTSE launched in 2009 with objective of the scheme to award scholarship to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class VIII & X and encourage them to continue the study at secondary level , under this scheme, 1000 scholarships are given under the said scheme in the state, who parents income from all sources is -Rs 1.5 lac or less and 500 seats for 8th and 500 seats for 10th class quote allotted to state.
the students who have secured minimum 55% marks in 7th and 9th class for General category and in case of S.C category 50% marks. for this benefit they are studying in Punjab government schools. Duration of Examination will be 3 hours There will be one Question paper Consisting of Two parts : Mental ability Test (MAT) of 90 marks and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 90marks , Total marks 180, , Scholastic Aptitude Test Consist of Science(Physics, chemistry and biology), Social studies, Math, and mental ability having 90 Questions verbal and non verbal reasoning having 4 answers and 2nd parts, relating to{SAT } subjects which include 35 Questions each from Science & Social studies, 20 Questions of maths, As Regards the examination centre's , , PSTSE exam will be held on 1st week of February , 2020 at sub Division headquarters and last date for submission of form will be mid of December 2020. No admission fee is charged for this exam. The students getting merit position will get 200/-Rs per month scholarship from state government up to 12th class., 25% seats reserved for the schedule castes, 10% for backward classes, and 4% the physically challenged (1% locomotive disability, 1% blindness , 1% deaf and hard hearing, 1% autism and multiple disabilities}
*How to crack Scholarship Exam*
Every exam has its own strategy to select the best students, so it becomes all the more important that a student must under this strategy and perform accordingly. The below points will help a student give his/her best performance on the PSTSE Exam day.
1. Synchronise your class 8th & 10th preparation with PSTSE Syllabus
Before coming into a preparation mode for PSTSE , you must have clarity about the PSTSE syllabus and you should sync it with your 8th standard studies. This ensures that your PSTSE preparation moves according to what the exam demands and you do not have to put extra effort for PSTSE preparation. Your efforts will be in the right direction.
2. Know your Strengths and Weaknesses
Before beginning preparation for PSTSE exam, the candidates must know about their existing level of preparedness for the PSTSE exam. For this the candidates need to check the last years’ PSTSE papers, and they can evaluate where they stand. Simultaneously, they can analyze their strengths and weaknesses based on their existing preparedness and the
required PSTSE preparation. This will help the candidates decide how much weightage they have to give to various sections under the limited time frame they have for PSTSE preparation. Candidates can then utilize their strength and make a strategy to improve their weaknesses during the PSTSE preparation.
3. Study Material
When you think of preparing for an exam like PSTSE, it is better to have clear concepts and build the right exam temperament. It is important to have proper training to appear for PSTSE as merely solving Text books Problems may not help. A systematic approach and proper guidance is necessary to clear the PSTSE Exam. Having clarity of concepts and improving your problem solving ability will help you ace PSTSE
4. Regular practice
You may have prepared very well for PSTSE however, it is important that you do regular practice and revision of topics. Also, if one is regular at revising and practicing the chapters you develop a good command on your speed and accuracy while solving PSTE questions. With clear concepts and time management, you ensure a significant rank on PSTSE merit list.
5. Solving previous year papers
To evaluate the level of your preparation, it is important to solve more and more previous year PSTE test papers. You will be able to identify areas you are weak and work out your preparation plan for improving upon them. In the last two weeks of your preparation, you should put special emphasis on previous year papers to give your best efforts in the remaining time-frame before exam. While solving a set of old test papers, you get accustomed to the type of questions asked in PSTSE. You need not worry about any kind of surprise element during the exam.
6. Take good sleep
It is important to have a seven-to-eight-hour sleep a night before the PSTSE exam day. Going early to bed in the night prior to the exam day and getting up early in the morning on the PSTSE exam day will help relax your mind and body, and you will enter the exam hall with full of energy.
Instructions:
Candidates are advised to follow these important instructions alongside do’s and don’ts at NMMS
Exam Day:
*Candidates should reach the test centre 45 minutes before the test commences.
*Candidates, who reach more than 15 minutes after the scheduled test time, may not be allowed to take the test.
*Candidates are required to bring admit card, photo identity and ball pen to the exam centre.
*Any type of gadget, watch and calculators are not allowed inside the exam centre.
*Attempt all questions as there is no negative marking.