National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has organized the
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2013 for students of Class X. The purpose of the scheme is 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. It honors and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. The scholarships under the present scheme are awarded to the candidates for pursuing courses in Sciences and Social Sciences up to doctoral level and in professional courses like medicine and engineering up to second-degree level subject to the fulfillment of the conditions provided.
Important Dates:
| Stages |
Events |
Dates |
| Stage I (State) |
Last Date for Submission of Application Form |
31st August, 2012 (Friday)* |
| |
Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
17th November, 2012 (Saturday) |
| |
Examination in All other States and Union Territories |
18th November, 2012 (Sunday) |
| Stage II (National) |
Examination in All States and Union Territories |
12th May, 2013 (Sunday) |
(*) However, it may vary from State to State.The most recent change in the scheme has been made in the year 2012 wherein the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) will now in Class X.
From the year 2012-13:
| National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2013 will be conducted for Class X students. |
| The examination will consist of Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). |
| Quota for State/UT will be computed proportionally on the basis of students enrolment in Class IX and X. |
| The amount of scholarship will be Rs. 500/- per month for all the students studying in Class XI onwards (irrespective of class/course) except for Ph.D., wherein it is paid as per UGC norms. |
Scholarships: On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for all the students studying in Class XI onwards (irrespective of class/course) except for Ph.D., wherein it is paid as per UGC norms. The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month as per NTS rules.
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.
Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for 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 on National level.
Eligibility Criteria: Students of Class X studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear for the respective Class X Stage I examination conducted by the States/UTs in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction.Examination: - The pattern of written examination for Class X will be as follows:Stage I examination at the State/UT level will comprise two parts, namely:
(a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and
(b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)
covering Social Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics.Stage II examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering Social Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics.
For further queries and information, kindly refer to the website: - www.ncert.nic.in
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