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 Exam Pattern

NTSE Entrance Examination pattern - 2014

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.

Detailed Pattern

Test	No. Of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allotted
MAT	50 Questions	50 Marks	45 minutes
SAT - Language Test	50 Questions	50 Marks	45 minutes
SAT - Maths, Science, Social Sciences	100 Questions	100 Marks	90 minutes

State Quotas for NTSE – 2014

Each State/Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on NCERT website. However, there will be no State/Union Territory Quota for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination.