Actual NTSE Interview Questions
Interview Session 1
Interviewer : Tell us about yourself
Candidate : I belong to
Interviewer : What are your career goals and how do you intend to fulfill them ?
Candidate : I have a burning desire to become an IIT’ian. Apart from that, I also want to become a good human being. I will pursue maths in XI & work hard to get success in IIT’s. I have been brought up with human values and etiquettes. I am confident that I will achieve whatever I desire by my perseverance & hard work.
Interviewer : What do you feel about your academic performance and achievements till date?
Candidate : I am satisfied with my academic performance till date. I have got distinctions in every class and topped the classes most of the time. But I have not taken my success for granted. I am ready for new challenges and want to prove my worth in the coming years.
Interviewer : Which is your favorite subject ? Why ?
Candidate : Mathematics is my forte. It is a very interesting and demanding subject as compared to other subjects. Besides, I don’t have to cram most of the things. It is based on logic and mental toughness and I like challenges.
Interviewer : What is your favourite pass - time OR How do you spend your leisure time / spare time ?
Candidate : Though I don’t get spare time that often but whenever I do get it, I like to enjoy it doing some healthier activities. I play some tough physical games like football, badminton and swimming. I also love to listen to soft music, read knowledgeable books and play chess.I have represented my school in the football team at national level too.
Interviewer : Mention one significant achievement in your life till date. Why do you consider it as an achievement?
Candidate : Selection in N.T.S.E. was my short term target when I appeared in X class. Now after selection, I am proud and satisfied about my achievement. It is an achievement in itself because the exam is conducted all across the country and one has to come winner among the top talents of the country. I am one of those lucky ones and am proud of it.
Interviewer : What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Candidate : Strenghts : I am diligent and confident and a rational thinker. I am trustworthy, faithful and believer in truth and honesty. I love to face challenges thrown upon me and I readily learn from my mistakes.
Weakness : Like all human beings I too have some weaknesses.I am very emotional. I can’t tolerate other’s sorrow. I am stubborn at what I feel is correct. I lose my calm when somebody cheats or misbehaves with me.
Interviewer : Why is NTSE scholarship important for you ?
Candidate : NTSE scholarship is important not only in the sense that it provides financialsupport in further studies but also proves that you are among the best in country’s talents. The chances of cracking/ fighting any big exams (IIT, M.B.A. etc.) thereafter are very bright for you.It develops confidence to fight all competitive exams.
Interviewer : Who is your idol / role model and why ?
Candidate : My father is my role model. I can think of no one else but him only. I have seen him in all walks of life against all odds. Whether it is personal or professional life, he has lived an ideal life. At work, he was appreciated and promoted for his hard work and integrity. This really boosts me to work in the same manner. He has inculcated human values, good manners, and sound education in me. He has helped me to grow as a person. I owe to him whatever I am today.
Interviewer : Why do you think we should we select you?
Candidate : I deserve to be selected because I am confident that I have given the correct replies to all your questions. I have all the qualities that are essential for an apt candidate and I meet to all your requisites. I keep to all my words whatever I have mentioned to you.
Interviewer : If you were told that you are not suitable for this job, how would you react ?
Candidate : If this situation arises, I shall ask you where I faltered. I would make up for those flaws, learn from my mistakes and come back completely armoured next time. It’s my keen desire to work with you and shall come prepared next time and meet all your needs.
Conclusion
A perfect and an apt candidate. He is confident and knows his subject. Besides academics, he is also good at sports and can bear the burden of hard work. He has complete subject knowledge and he is a keen learner too. Took the lead in the interview and led from the front.He has all the qualities that a candidate should possess.
Interviewer : Tell us about yourself
Candidate : I live in
Interviewer : What are your goals in your career ? What do you want to be ? How do you intend to achieve them?
Candidate : I want to become an IIT’ian. I am working very hard for it. I know God will help me to fulfil my dreams.
Interviewer : What do you feel about your academic performance till now?
Candidate : I am very happy and satisfied so far with my academic performance. I want to continue further like this and bring laurels to my family.
Interviewer : Which is your favorite subject and why ?
Candidate : I like mathematics the most as it is a challenging subject.
Interviewer : What is your favourite pass- time OR How do you spend your leisure time / spare time ?
Candidate : In my leisure time, I listen to soft music, read fiction novels & play chess.
Interviewer : Mention one significant achievement in your life till date. Why do you consider it as an achievement?
Candidate : Selection in N.T.S.E. was my big achievement. It is an achievement. It is an achievement because it is conducted at all
Interviewer : What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Candidate : Strengths : I am a confident and hard working. I achieve my goals through conviction and belief in my abilities.
Weakness : I get upset when someone tries to contradict me. I am a bit short tempered too.
Interviewer : Why is NTSE scholarship important for you ?
Candidate : NTSE scholarship is important as it provides finincial support in further studies. It is a proof of your being among the top brains in the country.
Interviewer : Who is your idol / role model? (Be prepared for further questions).
Candidate : My father is my role model. I have learnt a lot from him. He has inculcated human values and good manners in me. I am always thankful to him.
Interviewer : Why should we select you?
Candidate : I am confident that I have given the correct replies to all your quaries. I keep to all my words whatever I have mentioned to you.
Interviewer : Why do you think we should we select you?
Candidate : I am confident that I have given the correct replies to all your querries and I am also hard working.
Interviewer : If you were told that you are not suitable for this job, how would you react ?
Candidate : I know I am fit for this job and I meet all your requirements. I don’t think you’ll reject my application.
Conclusion
Candidate lacks confidence in replying to the questions. Though a good-learner and knowledgeable he still needs to boost up his confidence. The candidate did not take the lead in the interview and gave half-heartedly answers. Needs charging up.
Actual questions Faced at NTSE Interview
Kaviti Sai Saurabh (NTSE Scholar-2009)
1. What have you prepared for this interview ?
2. Are you in touch with the current happenings ?
3. Why did Swami Dayanand decide to become a Maharishi ?
4. How do you separate sulphur from a mixture of iron and sulphur ?
5. What do you know about the Nuclear Deal ?
6. What are known as suicidal bags of cell ?
7. Why is cell called structural and functional unit of life
8. How does desert cooler cool the room during summer ?
Madhur Gupta (NTSE Scholar-2009)
1. What is your name ? Tell us something more about yourself
2. What does Global mean ? (Clue from the above question)
3. What are 6 physical features of
4. What do you know about Peninsular plateaus ? Is it made up of sedimentary ormetamorphic rocks ?
5. Which plateau in
6. Mention 5 rivers each of central highlands and deccan plateau.
7. What is chromatography ?
8. What is heat ?
9. How does photolytic breakdown of water take place ?
10. Can heat energy be converted to electric energy ? Give example.
11. How can a mixture of sand, common salt and camphor be separated.
Himanshu Goyal (NTSE Scholar-2009)
1. What is your School’s name ? Ans. Global Public School
2. What does Global mean ?
3. What is Globalisation.
4. What is the role of Nehru in freedom of
5. What is your favorite topic in social science ?
6. Give the achievements of Akbar.
7. What was the aim of Din-i-ellhi ?
8. What are the physical features of Rajasthan ?
9. Why was there flood in Barmer ?
10. What is recent issue in politics of
11.
Tell the relation between the following angles :
(i) Ð1 and Ð2 (ii) Ð2 and Ð4 (iii) Ð1 and Ð5
(iv) Ð4 and Ð9 (v) Ð7 and Ð13 (vi) Ð2 and Ð11
12. Tell the rule by which you can find whether the fraction is terminating or non-terminating.
13. What is heat and temperature ?
14. What is pressure ?
15. Tell the favourite subject in Science.
16. What are alloys ? Why alloys cannot be called Solution ?
17. Why is air a mixture ?
18. What is valency ?
19. Percentage of Cl (35 ) = 75% ; Cl (37) = 25% Average mass of Cl = ?
Abhijeet Kumar Arya (NTSE Scholar-2009)
1. Will the cardboard fall in following situations.
(i) Glass is completely filled with air. 
(ii) Glass is partially filled with water. 
(iii) Glass is completely filled with water. 
2. Why does temperature decrease as we go to higher attitudes i.e. nearer to the Sun ?
3. Which identity can be used to solve : 
4. Who founded the Arya Samaj and when ? Tell something about Dayanand Saraswati ?
5. Explain cell theory.
6. What are the types of Solution ? Explain ?
Purvi Gupta NTSE stage 2 Qualified
1. What have you prepared for the interview ?
2. What is your favourite subject ?
3. What is your strength and weakness ?
4. In each subject , which topic do you like ?
5. What are the 10 fundamental duties ?
6. How does UN promote peace in the world ?
7. Name all the peninsular rivers ?
8. What do you mean by prism ? Give details about prism, dispersion and refraction.
9. Write electronic configuration of Na and Cl.
10. Name the physical features of
11. What are resources ?
12. What are acids and bases ?
Ishan Saxena (NTSE Scholar-2009)
1. What is/are your school :
(a) Name (b) Timings (c) Strength
2. Define Western & Eastern Ghats
3. Define peninsular rivers
4. Tell about the
5. Define French Revolution.
6. Define Sound and Frequency.
7. Define Peptide Bonds.
8. Define metals & non-metals.
9. Define Vacuoles and Mitochondria ?
10. Identify electronic configuration of metals & non-metals.
2, 8 ,2 ; 2,8,7 Metals or Non-metals ?
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