The National Assessment for Scientific Temperament & Aptitude (NASTA) includes a range of specific subjects in grades 5th to 10th to provide a comprehensive look at the wide array of academic areas that are a part of a student’s education. Subjects include Science, EVS/Social Science, Mathematics and Digital Literacy/Computers/Information Technology. KAMP Planning & Monitoring Committee sets NASTA policy, determines the assessment schedule and what content should be measured.
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions will assess the awareness of the students on the given subjects, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
KAMP-National Assessment for Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA) conduct the following assessment
NASTA Nova
NASTA Nova is the basic level of KAMP where students will be assessed on academic level and scientific level. This is single paper assessment where the subject knowledge and scientific attitude are assessed.
| CLASS | SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
| 5th to 10th (90 minutes) | Science | 24 | 40 |
| Social Science | 12 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 12 | 20 | |
| Digital Literacy | 12 | 20 | |
| Grand Total | 60 | 100 |
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions of paper will assess the awareness of the students on Science, Social Science, Mathematics and Digital Literacy, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Paper Language:English, Hindi or other Regional Languages
Eligibility:All students of State Board Schools
NASTA Rigel
NASTA Rigel is the advanced level of this assessment programme where students will be assessed on academic and scientific level. There are two compulsory papers where the subject knowledge and scientific attitude are assessed.
NASTA Syllabus Rigel
NASTA Rigel consists of two papers. Details are as under:
Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Test – I
| CLASS | SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
| 5th to 10th (90 minutes) | Science | 30 | 45 |
| EVS/Social Science | 30 | 45 | |
| Grand Total | 60 | 90 |
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions of paper 1 will assess the awareness of the students on Science and Social Science, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Paper Language:English, Hindi or other Regional Languages
Eligibility:All students of CBSE Board Schools
| CLASS | SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
| 5th to 10th (90 minutes) | Mathematics | 30 | 45 |
| Digital Literacy | 30 | 45 | |
| Grand Total | 60 | 90 |
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions of paper 2 will assess the awareness of the students on Mathematics and Digital Literacy, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Paper Language:English, Hindi or other Regional Languages
Eligibility:All students of CBSE Board Schools
NASTA Unicorn
NASTA Unicorn is the supreme level of this assessment programme where students will be assessed on academic and scientific level. There are four compulsory papers where the subject knowledge and scientific attitude are assessed.
NASTA Unicorn consists of four papers. Details are as under:
Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Test – I
| CLASS | SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
| 5th to 10th (90 minutes) | Mathematics | 60 | 90 |
| Grand Total | 60 | 90 |
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions of paper 2 will assess the awareness of the students on Mathematics and Digital Literacy, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Paper Language:English, Hindi or other Regional Languages
Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Test – II
| CLASS | SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
| 5th to 10th (90 minutes) | Social Science | 60 | 90 |
| Grand Total | 60 | 90 |
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions of paper 2 will assess the awareness of the students on Mathematics and Digital Literacy, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Paper Language:English, Hindi or other Regional Languages
Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Test – III
CLASSSECTIONNO. OF QUESTIONSTOTAL MARKS5th to 10th
(90 minutes)Mathematics6090Grand Total6090
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions of paper 2 will assess the awareness of the students on Mathematics and Digital Literacy, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Paper Language: English, Hindi, or other Regional Languages
Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Test – IV
| CLASS | SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
| 5th to 10th (90 minutes) | Digital Literacy | 60 | 90 |
| Grand Total | 60 | 90 |
Questions will be 40% from the current class syllabus and 60% from the previous class syllabus. 30% questions of paper 2 will assess the awareness of the students on Mathematics and Digital Literacy, 40% questions will assess knowledge level and 30% Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Paper Language:English, Hindi or other Regional Languages
Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Platform NASTA National Assessment for Scientific Temperament & Aptitude Sample Question Papers
Download NASTA Sample Question Papers
The sample papers of some classes are available for download here.
KAMP- Junior Scientist Club
CSIR-NISTADS brings an opportunity for students to become a part of the National Scientist community by creating “KAMP-JSC” [Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Platform-Junior Scientist Club] in each District. KAMP-JSC will provide a platform to nurture scientific temperament for students to become Creator, Innovator, and Problem Solver!!
MISSION/OBJECTIVES OF KAMP-JSC
Bringing scientific awareness among students…
To Promote STEAM Education and to help students learn science differently
Disseminate information on Science & Technology (S&T).
Reach out to fellow students especially in remote areas to popularize science.
Stimulate spirit of curiosity, inquiry, innovation, and creativity to supplement conventional education and foster scientific temper
HOW KAMP-JSC WILL BE FORMED AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL?
KAMP-JSC will be a District Level Self-Sustainable Club.
Schools and students enrolled for KAMP will be a member of KAMP-JSC
In each district, 1 school will be selected as KAMP Facilitation center and the school Principal will be District President of JSC.
KAMP meets, events and conferences shall be organized at KAMP Facilitation Center.
BENEFITS OF KAMP-JSC
Access communication materials provided by CSIR-NISTADS free of cost or at attractive discounts (depending on availability).
Exchange views and ideas, express opinions, and gain insight (s) into a vast array of activities of other clubs through the KAMP/NISTADS newsletter.
Participate in Platforms including training and campaigns organized by CSIR_NISTADS.
Get together with other KJSC at the regional level to form a cluster to organize such Platforms as training, workshops, jathas, lecture-cum-demonstrations, etc. for which KAMP could assist in the form of resource persons, course materials and kits, and other necessary inputs- in response to a proposal for specific activities.
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