NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) is a National Level Examination conducted by NCERT (National Council of Education Research and Training) to provide the scholarship to the deserving candidates. This examination is for secondary school level to identify and recognize students with high intellect and skills.

The examination is conducted every year at 2 levels:

State Level - Stage 1 and Stage 2 (National level) . To avail the scholarship program, the applicants should qualify both levels of the examination.

Candidates can fill the application form through both the online and offline modes. The application form will be distributed separately by different states. The last date of application submission also varies from state to state.