National Talent Search Examination

National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of the NCERT started in the year 1963. 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.

NSTSE Stands for National Level Science Talent Search Examination

It is a scientifically designed, skill-based assessment developed in India for Indian schools, after a detailed study of the syllabus of different central and state boards.

NTSE 2021 Application Procedure

Application Procedure for NTSE Entrance Examination Details of NTSE - 2014

You may contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring application form. However, application form can be downloaded from NCERT website also.

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. Different states may have different last dates for submission. Please confirm from the liaison officer of your state, the address at which the completed forms are to be submitted. The State wise contact of the liaison officers are given below and are also available in the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in.

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

Application Fees Details for NTSE – 2014

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 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.

Announcement of NTSE Results - 2014

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.

NTSE for Abroad Students

Indian Students Studying Abroad in Class X can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examination under conditions prescribed in the NTS brochure which is available on the NCERT website. Candidates may fill up 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 31, 2014.

Contact Details:

Head

Educational Survey Division

National Council of Educational Research & Training

Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016

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)