National Talent Search Examination 2018

National Talent Search Examination 2018

NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) is a national-level scholarship program in India. It is considered as the most prestigious and the most difficult examination at high school level in the country.

The objective of NTSE is to identify and recognize students with high intellect and academic talent and help them for higher studies by providing scholarship at different stages.

The NTSE Examination is conducted for students studying in Class 10th only.

NTSE 2017-18 Stage-I Application Form : The application form for NTSE 2017-18 stage-I can be obtained from State/UT Liaison officer. Last date for submitting the application form will be notified by respective State/UT only. Different states may have different last dates for submission.

The completed application form after signed by the Principal of the school will be submitted to the address specified by liaison officer of your State/UT.

NTSE 2017-18 Stage-I Examination Date :

Examination in Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Andaman and Nicobar Island : 4th November 2017 (Saturday)
Examination in All other States/UTs : 5th November 2017 (Sunday)

Note : NTSE Stage-I Application Form details will be available from your State/UT Liaison officer and through State/UT website.

NTSE 2017-18 Stage-II Examination Date :

Examination in All States/UTs : 13th May 2018 (Sunday)

For more information visit : http://ncert.nic.in/announcements/pdf/NTS_EXAM-2018.pdf

National Talent Search Examination 2014

National Talent Search Examination 2014

National Talent Search Examination- NTSE for the year 2014 will be conducted for Class 10 students for providing scholarships for the year 2014.

About National Talent Search Examination.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national-level scholarship program in India to identify and recognise students with high intellect and academic talent. It is one of the most prestigious exams in India. Around 1,50,000 students appear in this scholarship exam every year.

The scheme is open to students of Indian nationality. Only students studying in Class X are eligible to appear for the selection process. As it is organised by an official body (NCERT), it is widely regarded by the Government of India as the toughest and most prestigious examination at high school level in the country

The purpose of the scheme is to identify talented students and nurture them. This year NCERT will conduct the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class X.

Eligibility: All students of Class X studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear for the Stage -I examination, conducted by the States/UTs, in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction.

Exam Pattern:

The pattern of written examination will be as follows:

Stage I : examination at the State/UT level will comprise of two parts, namely

(a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and
(b) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which also includes Language Comprehensive Test.

Stage II: examination at the National level will comprise of

(a) Mental Ability Test (MAT),
(b) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which also includes Language Comprehensive Test

Scholarships: On the basis of the National Talent Search Examination, 1000 scholarships will be awarded. The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month.

To Apply: Contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring application form. However, application form can be downloaded from NCERT website also.

For more information visit : http://www.ncert.nic.in/

National Talent Search Examination-NTSE 2012-13

National Talent Search Examination-NTSE 2012-13

The purpose of the NTSE scheme was to identify talented students and nurture their talent. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself in a high level of performance in one or more specialized areas. The scheme, therefore, covers areas like Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the courses in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation.

* NTSE will be conducted for Class X students

* The examination will consist of Mental Ability Test(MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test(SAT)

* Quota for State/UT will be computed proportionally on the basis of students enrolment in Class IX and X

* The amount of scholarship will be Rs. 500/- per month for all the students studying in Class XI onwards(irrespective of class/course) except for Ph.D.,wherein it is paid as per UGC norms.

Stage I(State)
Last Date for Submission of Application Form : 31st August, 2012

Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya,Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands : 17th November, 2012 (Saturday)

Examination in All other States and Union Territories : 18th November, 2012 (Sunday)

Stage II (National)
Examination in All States and Union Territories : 12th May, 2013 (Sunday)

Contact :

For NTS National Level Examination Inquiry:
Phone No : 011-26560464 (Timings 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM only)
E-mail : ntse.ncert@yahoo.in

For State Level NTS Examination Enquiry : Contact the Liaison Officer of your State
For NTS Scholarship Inquiry:
Phone No : 011-26562704 (Timings 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM only)
E-mail : ntse2@yahoo.co.in

For more information visit : http://www.ncert.nic.in/

National Talent Search Examination-NTSE 2012 NCERT

National Talent Search Examination-NTSE 2012 NCERT

The purpose of the NTSE scheme was to identify talented students and nurture their talent. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself in a high level of performance in one or more specialized areas. The scheme, therefore, covers areas like Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the courses in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation. The NCERT conducts the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class VIII only.


1. Scholarships: On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class VIII examinations. The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month as per NTS rules.

2. Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for Physically Challenged Group of Students.

3. Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For Stage-I, selection will be done by States/UTs through a written examination. Students who qualify Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II examination conducted by NCERT.

4. The States/UTs will also conduct the selection test for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme along with the Stage-I written examination for NTS.

5. Important Dates: Dates for Submission of Application Form and conduct of examination are given below:

Stage I (State)
Last Date for Submission of Application Form : 31 August, 2011

Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands : 19th November, 2011 (Saturday)

Examination in All other States and Union Territories : 20th November, 2011 (Sunday)

Stage II (National) Examination in All States and Union Territories : 13th May, 2012 (Sunday)

6. Eligibility: Students of Class VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear for the respective Class VIII Stage I examination conducted by the States/UTs in which the schools are
located. There will be no domicile restriction.

7. Examination: The pattern of written examination for Class VIII will be as follows:

* Stage I examination at the State/UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics.

* Stage II examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT), (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics, (c) Interview. Only those candidates who qualify the written examination at the National Level will be invited for interview.

8. State Quotas: Each State/Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on NCERT website. However, there will be no State/Union Territory Quota for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination. Reservation for SC, ST and physically challenged will be as notified in para 2 above.

9. Application Form: You may contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring application form. However, application form can be downloaded from NCERT website http://www.ncert.nic.in also.

10. The completed application form should be signed by Principal of the school. The candidate/Principal of the school must confirm the last date for submission of Application Form and where to submit it from the State/ UT liaison officer whose addresses are given in the end/NCERT website. Different states may have different last dates for submission of application forms. All queries relating to application forms should be made from State Liaison Officers (LOs). No application should be sent to NCERT.

11. Fees: States and Union Territories may notify the fee required which will be paid for the Stage-I examination. Therefore, before submitting the application form you may find out the fees charged for 2011 Stage-I Examination and also the mode of payment from the respective State Liaison Officers (LOs). However, NCERT does not charge any fee for Stage-II examination.

12. Announcement of Results: Results of the Stage-I examination will be announced by the respective State Governments/ Union Territories. Results of Stage-II examination will be announced by NCERT.

13. Indian Students Studying Abroad can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examination under conditions prescribed in the NTS brochure for class VIII which is available on the NCERT website. Candidates may fill up relevant items of the Application Form available on the NCERT website and send to the undersigned along with a photocopy of the mark sheet of previous examination latest by 31 March 2012

For more information visit : http://www.ncert.nic.in/

National Talent Search Exam-NTS 2009/2010

National Talent Search Exam-NTS 2009/2010

National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of the NCERT.The purpose of the scheme was to identify talented students and nurture their talent. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself in a high level of performance in one or more specialized areas. The scheme, therefore, covers areas like Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the courses in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation. From the selection year 2010, the NCERT will conduct the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class VIII only.

Scholarships: On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class VIII examinations. The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month as per NTS rules.

Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for Physically Challenged Group of Students each in respect of the class VIII.

Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For Stage-I, selection will be done by States/UTs through a written examination. Students who qualify Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II examination conducted by NCERT.

The States/UTs will also conduct the selection test for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
Scheme along with the Stage-I written examination for NTS.

Important Dates: Dates for Submission of Application Form and conduct of examination are
given below:

Stage I (State)
Last Date for Submission of Application Form 31 August, 2009
Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
7 November, 2009 (Saturday)
Examination in All other States and Union Territories 8 November, 2009 (Sunday)

Stage II (National)
Examination in All States and Union Territories 9 May, 2010 (Sunday)

Eligibility: Students of Class VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear for the respective Class VIII Stage I examination conducted by the States/UTs in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction.

Examination: The pattern of written examination for Class VIII will be as follows:

• Stage I examination at the State/UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics.

• Stage II examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT), (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics, (c) Interview. Only those candidates who qualify the written examination at the National Level will be invited for interview.

State Quotas: Each State/Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on NCERT website. However, there will be no State/Union Territory Quota for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination. Reservation for SC, ST and physically challenged will be as notified in para 2 above.

Application Form: You may contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring application form. However, application form can be downloaded from NCERT website also. All correspondence relating to application forms should be addressed to the State Liaison Officers (LOs) whose addresses are given at the end/Website

The completed application form duly signed by Principal of the school should be submitted to the LO/ concerned district official of the State before the last date.

Fees: States and Union Territories may notify the fee required (refer NCERT website) which will be paid for the Stage-I examination. However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.

Announcement of Results: Results of the Stage-I examination will be announced by the respective State Governments/ Union Territories. Results of Stage-II examination will be announced by NCERT.

Indian Students Studying Abroad can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examination under conditions prescribed in the NTS brochure for class VIII which is available on the NCERT website. Candidates may fill up relevant items of the Application Form available on the NCERT website and send to the undersigned along with a photocopy of the mark sheet of previous examination latest by March 15, 2010.

For more information visit-: http://www.ncert.nic.in/
For NTS Examination Inquiry: Phone No. : 011-26560464,
Email: mamta.ncert@nic.in

National Talent Search Examination-NTSE 2009 Modification in Scheme

Modification in the Scheme of Testing National Talent Search Examination-2009

Please note that the following changes have been made in the SAT and MAT for NTS Examination from 2009 onwards.
• The SAT and MAT will have 100 items each in place of 90 items given in the NTS Scheme.
• Each question will carry 1 mark. The total marks will be 100 for each test.
• Minimum qualifying marks will be 40% i.e. 40 marks for general category.
• Minimum qualifying marks for reserved categories will be 32% i.e. 32 marks.
• The duration of the tests will remain the same i.e. 90 minutes each.
• For first 90 questions in both SAT and MAT, the candidates have to put a cross mark (X) on the number of the correct alternative on the answer sheet against the corresponding question. For questions 91-100, the answers are to be written in the given space in the answer sheet.
• In SAT the first 90 items are divided into three areas – 35 for Science, 20 for Mathematics and 35 for Social Science. However, no separate sections are given in the test. The last 10 questions are mixed from different subjects.

For more info visit- http://ncert.nic.in/