Guidance For NTSE

I am planning to apply for the National Talent Search Scheme (NTSE) Examination and want guidance related to this exam. Will you provide Guidance For NTSE along with NTSE Eligibility Criteria so that I can apply for exam also provide important dates for exam?

[shikha]

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 (NTSE) in coordination with states for students studying in Class X.

NTSE Eligibility Criteria (Stage 1)

Candidates must be an Indian national.
Class X students can also apply for Stage 1.
A minimum of 60% marks Class IX is required. SC, ST and PH candidates will need 55% marks in Class IX.

Candidate must be studying in a recognized school in their respective State or Union Territory.

Those who are registered in Open Distance Learning (ODL) program will also be considered eligible if they are below 18 years of age (as on July 1, 2017) and are not employed when they appear for Class X exam.

NTSE Eligibility Criteria (Stage 2)

Candidates will need 80% marks or above in the State level exam, to be considered eligible.
Every student who secures the minimum required marks in Stage II will be eligible for the scholarship program.

Important dates:

1. Application form availability Contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring the application form
2. Application deadline Notified by the respective state (varies from state to state)
3. NTSE Stage 1 2018 admit card To Be Announced
4. NTSE Stage 1 2018 exam date 4th November 2017- Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Island
5th November 2017- All other states and union territories

5. Date of NTSE Stage 2 2018 exam 13th May 2018