National Talent Search Examination is an activity started by NCERT in the year 1963. The main purpose of the scheme was to identify talented students and promote their talent. This scheme mainly covers areas like Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, Medicine, Law & Management..
1. Scholarships: There are 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class VIII examinations. The scholarship amount will be Rs.500/- per month as per NTS rules.
2. Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for SC category students, 7.5% scholarships for ST category students and 3% for Physically Challenged Group.
NTSE 2010 Important Dates:
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)
1. Eligibility: Students studying in Class VIII in recognized schools are eligible to appear for the Stage I examination conducted by the States/UTs.
2. NTSE Application Form: You may contact the State/UT Liaison officer for getting application form. And form can be downloaded from NCERT website Click Here