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The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a National level scholarship program in India to Identify and Nurture talented students. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship for a entire academic career.
Eligibility
Students of Class 10 studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear this examination.
Students of Class 10 studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear this examination.
Scholarship
On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded all over India to each student appearing for Class 10 examinations. Awardees of National Talent Search Examination will receive a sum of Rs. 500/- per month as per rules.
On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded all over India to each student appearing for Class 10 examinations. Awardees of National Talent Search Examination will receive a sum of Rs. 500/- per month as per rules.
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.
State Quota and Reservation
Each State / Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage-II examination. However, there will be no State / Union Territory quota for the final award of Scholarship after the Stage-II examination.
Each State / Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage-II examination. However, there will be no State / Union Territory quota for the final award of Scholarship after the Stage-II examination.
Total 1000 students are selected for scholarship and out of them 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.
Selection Procedure
There will be a three stages selection process for the 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 byNational Council of Education Research & Training (NCERT).
There will be a three stages selection process for the 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 byNational Council of Education Research & Training (NCERT).
The Stage-II examination consists of a written examination conducted at National level, the qualified students of Stage-2 will have to appear for an Interview (Stage-III). The final award of scholarship shall be declared on the basis of both the National level written examination and the interview.
Eligibility for NTSE Stage-1
Students of Class-VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear Stage-I examination conducted by the States / UTs and through school only. There will be no domicile restriction. 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.
Students of Class-VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear Stage-I examination conducted by the States / UTs and through school only. There will be no domicile restriction. 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.
Pattern of Examination
- 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 Science, Science and Mathematics. Each test (MAT & SAT) will be of 90 minutes duration and will comprise of 90 objective questions.
- Stage-II examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering Social Science, Science and Mathematics,. Each test (MAT & SAT) will be of 90 minutes duration and will comprise of 90 Objective and 10 subjective questions.
Application Form
- Option-I Application forms can be downloaded from NCERT website. All correspondence related to application forms should be addressed to the State Liaison Officers whose addresses are given on the website. The completed application forms duly signed by the Principal of the school should be submitted to the Liaison Officer before the last date.
- Option-II It can be collected from school coordinator.
Examination Fee
States and Union Territories may notify the fee required which will be paid for the Stage-I examination (Approx Rs. 50/-). However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.
States and Union Territories may notify the fee required which will be paid for the Stage-I examination (Approx Rs. 50/-). 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 in last week of January or 2nd week of February. (Total 4000 students qualify Stage-I).
Result of Stage-II examination (National Level) will be announced by NCERT in the month of July every year (Total 1000 students qualify stage-II).
Results of the Stage-I examination will be announced by the respective State Governments / Union Territories in last week of January or 2nd week of February. (Total 4000 students qualify Stage-I).
Result of Stage-II examination (National Level) will be announced by NCERT in the month of July every year (Total 1000 students qualify stage-II).
Contact
The Head Department of Educational Measurement & Evaluation
NCERT
Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi - 110016
For Examination enquiry: Tel. No.: 011-26560464
For Scholarship enquiry: Tel. No.: 011-26562704
Fax: 011-06515382
Email: director.ncert@nic.in ; Website: www.ncert.nic.in
The Head Department of Educational Measurement & Evaluation
NCERT
Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi - 110016
For Examination enquiry: Tel. No.: 011-26560464
For Scholarship enquiry: Tel. No.: 011-26562704
Fax: 011-06515382
Email: director.ncert@nic.in ; Website: www.ncert.nic.in
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