The NTSE exam consists of two stages and both state level and national level papers have two parts SAT and MAT. MAT stands for the Mental Ability Test, whereas SAT refers to the Scholastic Aptitude Test. MAT has questions on analytical and logical reasoning. SAT has questions related to Science (40 marks), Social Science (40 marks), and Mathematics (20 marks). Both sections are 100 marks each, and 120 minutes are given for each section.