(Scholarship) National Talent Search Examination by NCERT, 2013-14

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National Council of Educational Research and Training

National Talent Search Examination, 2013-14

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.

Pattern of written Exam

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.

Important Dates:

Stage	Area	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 (Sunday)

Fee:

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.