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 area National Talent Search Examination 2014 National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class X National Talent Search Scheme started in the year 1963 The purpose of the scheme is to identify talented students and nurture them This year NCERT will conduct the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class X

Eligibility 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 The States/UTs will also conduct the selection test for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme along with the Stage-I written examination for NTS.

Scholarships On the basis of the National Talent Search Examination, 1000 scholarships will be awarded The amount of scholarship will be as under: a) Scholarship of Rs 500/- per month for Class XI to XII b) Scholarship of Rs 2000/- per month for Undergraduates and Post-graduates c) Amount of Scholarship for Ph.D be fixed in accordance with the UGC norms 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 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

NTSE 2014 Important Dates: Dates for submission of application form and conduct of examination are given below Stage-I (State) Last Date for Submission of Application Form: 31st August, 2014 Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 01st November, 2014 Examination in All other States and Union Territories: 02nd November, 2014 Stage-II (National) Examination in All States and Union Territories: 10th May, 2015 (Sunday) State Quotas: 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 NTSE 2014 Application Form: You may contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring application form However, application form can be downloaded from NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in 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 All queries related to application form should be directed to the State Liaison Officers (LOs) No application should be sent to NCERT NTSE Exam Pattern Examination: The pattern of written examination will be as follows: The examination will comprise of two parts, namely; Mental Ability Test (MAT) comprising 50 questions to be done in 45 minutes and; Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) comprising Language Comprehensive Test (English Language) having 40 questions to be done 45 minutes and Aptitude Test covering 90 questions on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, History, Geography, Political Science and Economics of classes IX and X level to be done 90 minutes Each question will be carry one mark Fees: 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 Results Announcement: 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 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 28th March, 2015 For the addresses and phone numbers of Liaison Officers of other States and UTs, visit the NCERT Website: www.ncert.nic.in List of NTS Liaison Officers, 2014-2015 for Class X