What is National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)?
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) which was established by the Government of India announced a programme whose purpose was to identify and then in turn nurture the talents of a the student. This programme was announced in 1963 by the name of National Science Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) for awarding the students with scholarships while identifying the talented. Although during the beginning it was only for the students of Delhi in which as many as 10 scholarships were awarded to Class XI students. In 1964, the scheme was extended to all students of Class XI for all states and union territories within India and the number of scholarships was increased. The NTSE scholarships are awarded for pursuing education only in basic sciences up to doctoral level.
