National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2014, Exam Dates
| National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has organized the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2014 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. |
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| Important Dates: |
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| Stages |
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Tentative Dates |
Stage - I
(State) |
Last Date for Submission of Application Form |
31st August, 2013* |
| Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
16th November, 2013 |
| Examination in All other States and Union Territories |
17th November, 2013 |
Stage - II
(National) |
Examination in All States and Union Territories |
11th May, 2014 |
| (*) It may vary from state to state. |
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| All students of Class X studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear for the Stage -I examination, conducted by the States/UTs, in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction. |
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| Examination: |
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| The pattern for the 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
| Scholarship: |
| On the basis of the National Talent Search Examination, 1000 scholarships will be awarded.The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month. |
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| Reservation in Scholarship: |
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| Category |
Reservation % |
| SC |
15% |
| ST |
7.5% |
| Physically Challenged |
3% |
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| 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. |
| Important Links: |
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| For further queries and information, kindly refer to the website:- www.ncert.nic.in |
| For Official notification PDF Click here. |
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For Preparation click here
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