About NTSE

National Talent Search Examination

National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of the NCERT started in the year 1963. The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national level scholarship program (Exam).  It is organized by an official institution of India – NCERT.

It is organized to identify Talent (pratibhā) and nurturing them for the betterment of the nation. The qualified students (Indian Only) are facilitated by financial assistance by the institution whereas it is been provided in the form of a monthly scholarship for an entire academic career. The NTSE scholar is always recognized as an extra ordinary student because the NTSE is itself widely regarded as the most prestigious examination at high school level in India. The eligibility for the examination is class X appearing student.

NTSE Exam Pattern

The National Talent Search Examination will be conducted for students studying at the Class X level. The examination consists of tests, namely Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The items in the MAT and SAT are multiple choice questions. Each question has four alternatives. The candidate has to select one correct answer from the given alternatives and mark its number in the answer-sheet as per instructions given on the answer sheet. Each correct answer carries one mark. Thus, the total score of a candidate in a test is equal to the number of questions answered correctly by him/her.

1. Scholarships: On the basis of the National Talent Search Examination, 2000 scholarships will be awarded. The amount of scholarship will be as under:

(a) Scholarship of Rs.1250/- per month for Class-XI to XII.

(b) Scholarship of Rs.2000/- per month for Undergraduates and Post-graduates.

(c) Amount of Scholarship for Ph.D. is fixed in accordance with the UGC norms.

2. Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For NTSE 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.

3. 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.

Source: www.ncert.nic.in