On this page, you will find the latest NTSE exam notifications. The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national-level scholarship program in India to identify and recognize students with high intellect and academic talent. It is one of the most prestigious exams in India and is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
On December 15, 2021, NCERT Education Survey Division announced that NTSE 2021-2022 Stage-I and Stage-II exams have been postponed and a fresh schedule will be announced soon.
The scoring keys of the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the NTSE Stage-II exam, conducted on October 21, 2021, were published online. Students submitted their feedback, queries, comments and observations about these scoring keys from November 30 to December 10, 2021. The committee deliberate on each question and published the final keys on February 2, 2022.
On February 18, 2022, the final result for NTS Stage-II Examination held on October 21, 2021, was declared online at 5 pm. Students could see it on the official NCERT website. The students were selected for the final list category-wise. Students could access their results according to their category - General, Other Backward Class (OBC0, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Economical Weaker Section (EWS). Within each category, students get a reservation for benchmarked disabilities.
The minimum qualifying marks and the cut-off for NTSE 2021 for General category students was 140. For OBC candidates, the NTSE 2021 cut-off was 122. For SC students, it was 113. For ST students, the cut-off was 105. The cut-off for EWS candidates was 109.
On April 28, 2022, the e-Award Letters for NTS 2021 awardees were published online. Candidates also received the Certificate of Merit and details about the disbursement of the scholarship.
Dates for NTSE 2022-2023 have not been announced yet. But you can check the NTSE Important Dates 2022 to see when you are likely to get the notification.
The NTSE application process is expected to start in August. The last date to apply for the scholarship will be announced a month before the exam date which is usually in October or November. We will update this page as soon as any official announcement is made by NCERT.
When will the NTSE application process start?
The NTSE application process is expected to start in August. The last date to apply for the scholarship will be announced a month before the exam date which is usually in October or November. We will update this page as soon as any official announcement is made by NCERT.
What is the eligibility for NTSE?
The NTSE eligibility criteria for class 10 students include getting at least 60% marks in the Class 9th exam and being an Indian national. Check the eligibility criteria in detail here.
What is the syllabus for NTSE?
The NTSE syllabus is mostly based on Class 9 and 10 curricula of Maths, Science, Social Science, and English. You can check the detailed NTSE syllabus here.
When should I start NTSE preparation?
Ideally, you should start preparing for NTSE from Class 9 onwards so that you have enough time to revise the entire syllabus. However, if you have not started yet, don’t worry. Check out our NTSE preparation programs and get expert help to crack the exam.
Is the NTSE exam difficult?
NTSE is the most competitive exam at the school level. It aims to screen the best students in the country who have the potential to do well at the national and international levels. While it is a difficult exam, with the right NTSE preparation strategy, you can crack it.