Why ECAT ?
ECAT is an international, skill-based competition that evaluates and enhances ten fundamental English skills, ensuring your child builds a solid foundation in the language.
Focusing on practical application of knowledge and skills, ECAT equips your child to compete and win at school, national and international-level English competitions. With international benchmarks, ECAT serves as a valuable stepping stone for success in exams like IELTS and TOEFL.
ECAT Provides
- A comprehensive curriculum developed by subject matter experts.
- Awards and recognition for 1000+ students in each grade.
- Advancing levels of competition for a competitive spirit.
- Student-friendly study material.
- Detailed Performance Assessment Reports to assess skills.
- Online practice portal.
Benefits
Benefits for Students
- Exposure to syllabi beyond their school curriculum.
- Identify areas of strengths, weaknesses & areas of improvement
- Skill-wise analysis of performance to enhance subject skills
- Two free online practice papers
- Two levels of competition to showcase improved performance
- Study material for preparation
- Academic Improvement
- Awards & Recognition
Benefits for Parents
- Detailed Performance Assessment Report (PAR) to get deeper insights into your child’s skills.
- Easy to understand study material and availability of online practice papers.
- International recognition and awards for your child.
- A means to stay updated with your child’s progress in the subject.
- A second chance for your child to excel by means of two competitive rounds.
- Exams conducted in the child’s school.
Exam Format
Assessment round:
Students from grades 2 to 8 can participate.
Students scoring 50% & above in the Assessment Round will qualify for the Grand Finale; all other students will receive a participation certificate.
For Schools: August / September / October 2025 (Exact Date will be announced by the school)
Exam Mode: Offline (In your school)
Grand Finale:
Students scoring 50% & above in Assessment Round will be qualified for Grand Finale.
In Grand Finale, there will be an additional 0.5 Negative Marking for every wrong answer.
For Schools: January / February 2026 (Exact Date will be announced by the school)
Exam Mode: Offline (In your school)
Pattern Of ECAT
60 mins - std 2 & 3 - 40 questions - 80 marks
60 mins - std 4 to std 8 - 50 questions - 100 marks
Computerized result generation
Multiple choice questions
Negative marking at grand finale
Offline paper/ Pencil exam for students registered through school
Online proctored exam for individuals students only
Skills assessed
- Application of Functional Grammar
- Correct Usage & Concept Application
- Word Building & Spelling
- Vocabulary in Different Contexts
- Identifying The Theme or Purpose of The Passage
- Inferring and Identifying Implied Ideas
- Reasoning Ability & Deducing
- Appreciating Poetry & Poetic Ideas
- Extracting Information & Direct Facts
- Punctuation & Sentence Formation
Books
Study Material
FAQs
Popular Topics
FAQs
FAQs
Faqs
Q1) Are there Offline exams for Individual Students for ECAT?
A) NELTAS Exams are conducted Offline only for Schools which are ONBOARD or Schools which are participating in NELTAS Exams.
Q2) Is there a negative mark for ECAT for all standards?
A) Yes, there are additional 0.5 negative marks for every wrong answer in the Grand Finale of the ECAT Exam. However, there is no negative marking in the Assessment Round.
Q3) How is NELTAS ECAT - English Examination beneficial for my child?
A) The ECAT exam helps your child build strong English skills, boosts confidence for group discussions and competitive exams, and identifies key strengths and areas for improvement to support overall academic growth.
Q4) What are the benefits of appearing for ECAT examinations?
A) Participating in ECAT exams offers several benefits, including:
- Opportunities to explore and advance in specific subjects of interest
- Exposure to compete on a bigger platform beyond the school level
- Boost confidence and preparation for future endeavors
- Enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving and time-management abilities
- Development of a healthy competitive spirit
Q5) What types of skills are assessed in the ECAT exams?
A) The ECAT exams assess a range of fundamental English skills, including:
- Application of Functional Grammar
- Correct Usage & Concept Application
- Word Building & Spelling
- Vocabulary in Different Contexts
- Identifying the Theme or Purpose of the Passage
- Inferring and Identifying Implied Ideas
- Reasoning Ability & Deducing
- Appreciating Poetry & Poetic Ideas
- Extracting Information & Direct Facts
- Punctuation & Sentence Formation
Q1) What books are available for ECAT?
A) Currently, the following printed books are available for ECAT preparation:
- Grammar Master
- ECAT Advantage
- Comprehension Master
- Grammar Buzz
- Vocabulary Master
Q2) Is study material or printed books for ECAT available at different bookstores?
A) Yes, printed books for ECAT are available at various bookstores. You can find the list of these bookstores on the official NELTAS website under the “Bookstore List” section. Parents are encouraged to call and confirm the availability of the books before visiting, to avoid unnecessary trips in case the books are out of stock.
Q3) Can we access the digital E-books for ECAT?
A) Yes, parents can access digital E-books for ECAT by logging into the official NELTAS website at
www.neltas.com.
Once logged in, they can easily navigate the platform to find digital study materials, E-books, and other resources designed to help their children prepare for the exam.
Q4) For Assessment Round and Grand Finale Exams of ECAT, is the syllabus in all printed books the same or different?
A) Syllabus is the same for Assessment Round and Grand Finale Exams in all printed books.
Q1) What are the Grand Finale result dates for all three subjects?
A) Please note that the Grand Finale results for all three subjects will be declared in April 2026. Parents will receive notifications via email and WhatsApp as soon as the results are available.
Q2) How will parents come to know about AR – LEVEL 1 Exam Result date?
A) The AR – Level 1 result will be declared 30 business days after the scheduled exam date. Parents will receive notifications via email and SMS.
Q3) What is the prize distribution category? / What percentage is required to get selected for the Grand Finale?
A) The Assessment Round is the first round of the exam, and there is no ranking system at this stage. Results are declared based on a "Selected" or "Not Selected" status.
Students who score 50% or above are marked as "Selected" and become eligible to appear for the second round, known as the Grand Finale.
The evaluation is done purely on the basis of percentage score.
Q1) For books purchased online, within how many days will they be delivered?
A) Books purchased online will be delivered within 6 to 7 business days to cities outside Mumbai. For deliveries within Mumbai city, printed books will be delivered within 5 to 6 business days.
Q2) For Online Practice Papers purchased, when will they be activated?
A) Online Practice Papers are automatically activated on the same day of purchase or within 24 hours of purchase. You can access them by logging into your NELTAS login account.
Q3) For E-books purchased, when will they be activated?
A) E-books are activated automatically within 24 hours of purchase. Once activated, they can be accessed by logging into your NELTAS account at
www.neltas.com.
Q1) How to check syllabus for ECAT, M-CAT and S-CAT online on our website?
A) Visit our website:
www.neltas.com.
On the Home page, you will be able to see and view the syllabus as per Grade and Subjects.
- Under the “Syllabus” section, list the different exams (ECAT, M-CAT, S-CAT) as clickable links or tabs for easy navigation.
- For example:
- ECAT Syllabus
- M-CAT Syllabus
- S-CAT Syllabus
Q2) How to access the digital E-books for ECAT, M-CAT and S-CAT
A) Parents can access digital E-books for ECAT, M-CAT, and S-CAT exams by logging in at
www.neltas.com.
Once logged in, parents can navigate through the platform to find digital study materials, E-books, and other resources designed to help their children prepare for these exams.
