NCERT announces National Talent Search Examination 2014

Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 8:01 [IST]

NCERT has released the notification for the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) for the year 2014. NTSE 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

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.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

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.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

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

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

The completed application form should be signed by the Principal of the school. The candidate as well as the Principal of the school must adhere to the last date for submission of the Application Form. Please confirm from the liaison officer of your state, the address at which the completed forms are to be submitted.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

There will be a two-stage 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 by NCERT.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

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

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category.

7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category.

3% for Physically Challenged Group of Students.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

1. For Stage 1 (State):

Last date for submission of Application form : 31st August, 2013
Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman & Nicobar Islands : 16th November, 2013
Examination in all other States and Union Territories : 17th November, 2013

2. For Stage 2 (National):

Examination in all States and Union Territories : 11th May, 2014.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

All queries related to the application form should be directed to the State Liaison Officers (LOs). No application should be sent to NCERT.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

Head of Educational Survey Division,
National Council of Educational Research & Training,
Sri Aurobindo Marg,
New Delhi-110016, India.

Phone No: 011-26560464 (Timings: 2:30 Pm to 4:30 Pm only)
E-Mail: [email protected]

About NCERT.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India in the year 1961 with a view to bringing about qualitative improvement in school education in the country.

NCERT has comprehensive extension programme in which departments of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Central Institute of Vocational Education (CIVE) and offices of the Field Advisers in the states are engaged in activities.

It acts as the Secretariat of the National Development Group (NDG) for Educational Innovations. The NCERT has been offering training facilities, usually through attachment programmes and participation in workshops, to education workers of other countries.