{"id":39358,"date":"2023-12-08T03:20:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T03:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/?p=39358"},"modified":"2026-10-22T21:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T21:16:13","slug":"ntse-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"NTSE 2027 Stage I: Admit Card, Exam Date &#038; Result"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='ez-article-status'><strong>Article Status: 2027 Notification Awaited.<\/strong> All 2027 dates are <em>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/em>. Facts from the 2026 cycle are kept as the verified baseline and are clearly labelled. This page will be updated as soon as NCERT releases the official 2027 notification.<\/div>\n<p>NTSE 2027 Stage I is a <strong>national-level scholarship examination<\/strong> for Class 10 students conducted by NCERT, and the official 2027 notification is yet to be released. Based on previous-year patterns, Stage I is typically held in November, so students should begin monitoring their state SCERT websites from July\u2013August 2026 onwards. This page covers the <strong>NTSE 2027 Admit Card<\/strong>, expected exam dates, eligibility, application process, exam pattern and result details \u2014 with every 2027 date marked as tentative until NCERT confirms it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_%E2%80%94_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 \u2014 Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contains<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adff19e47735\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adff19e47735\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_%E2%80%94_Key_Highlights\" >NTSE 2027 \u2014 Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_%E2%80%94_What_to_Monitor_Right_Now\" >NTSE 2027 \u2014 What to Monitor Right Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_%E2%80%94_Latest_Notification_Status\" >NTSE 2027 \u2014 Latest Notification Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Exam_Status\" >NTSE 2027 Exam Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Important_Dates\" >NTSE 2027 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Application_Form\" >NTSE 2027 Application Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Eligibility_Criteria\" >NTSE 2027 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Exam_Pattern\" >NTSE 2027 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Admit_Card_%E2%80%94_Stage_I_II\" >NTSE 2027 Admit Card \u2014 Stage I &amp; II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Answer_Key_%E2%80%94_Stage_I_II\" >NTSE 2027 Answer Key \u2014 Stage I &amp; II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Result\" >NTSE 2027 Result<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Cut-off_Marks\" >NTSE 2027 Cut-off Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#NTSE_2027_Analytics_%E2%80%94_Key_Statistics\" >NTSE 2027 Analytics \u2014 Key Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_NTSE_at_a_Glance\" >Knowledge Graph \u2014 NTSE at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#List_of_NTSE_Exam_Centres\" >List of NTSE Exam Centres<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#About_NCERT_and_SCERT\" >About NCERT and SCERT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#Official_Sources_for_NTSE_2027\" >Official Sources for NTSE 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#Student_Preparation_Checklist_for_NTSE_2027\" >Student Preparation Checklist for NTSE 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/ntse-2021\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE 2027 Overview<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Stage I \u2014 respective State\/UT SCERTs; Stage II \u2014 NCERT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>National Level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Class 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Scholarships<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2,000 (previous-year figure)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scholarship Amount<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,250\/month for Class 11\u201312; \u20b92,000\/month for UG &amp; PG; Ph.D. as per UGC norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online \/ Offline (varies by state)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Offline (pen-and-paper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Papers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>MAT &amp; SAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration per Paper<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>120 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stage I Exam Date (2027)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Admit Card Release (2027)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/ncert.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>ncert.nic.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_%E2%80%94_What_to_Monitor_Right_Now\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 \u2014 What to Monitor Right Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because no official 2027 notification has been released, students should track the following checkpoints actively:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bookmark the <a href='https:\/\/ncert.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>NCERT official website<\/a> and your state SCERT portal for the Stage I notification.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for the application form release \u2014 historically available from August to October in the year before Stage I.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether your state SCERT has announced any change in the Stage I exam format, medium options or fee structure.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the minimum qualifying marks required in Class 9 by your state board, as these are updated annually by each SCERT.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the <a href='https:\/\/ciet.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>CIET portal<\/a> for Stage II admit card and answer-key releases.<\/li>\n<li>Follow your school&#8217;s notice board \u2014 many SCERTs route the application form through school principals.<\/li>\n<li>Track UGC-norms updates if you are a research-level scholarship holder, since Ph.D. amounts are revised accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_%E2%80%94_Latest_Notification_Status\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 \u2014 Latest Notification Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NCERT is expected to announce the NTSE 2027 exam dates and application process in due course. The official dates will be published on the NCERT website once released. Until then, students may refer to the 2026-cycle pattern as a planning baseline.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>NTSE is a national-level scholarship examination conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).<\/li>\n<li>The examination is conducted in two stages: Stage I and Stage II.<\/li>\n<li>Stage I is conducted at the state\/UT level, while Stage II is conducted at the national level by NCERT.<\/li>\n<li>Students studying in Class 10 in recognised schools are eligible to appear for Stage I of the NTSE.<\/li>\n<li>Stage I consists of two papers: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).<\/li>\n<li>Stage II also consists of MAT and SAT, but the questions are more challenging than Stage I.<\/li>\n<li>The NTSE scholarship is awarded on the basis of combined performance in both stages.<\/li>\n<li>The scholarship amount for Class 11 and 12 students is \u20b91,250 per month, while undergraduate and postgraduate students receive \u20b92,000 per month (previous-year figures; subject to revision).<\/li>\n<li>In addition to the scholarship, students selected through NTSE receive recognition from the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>NTSE is a highly competitive examination; students are advised to start preparation well in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Exam_Status\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Exam Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates can find information about <strong>NTSE 2027 Registration<\/strong> and exam-related events in the table below. All 2027 dates are <em>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/em>.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption>NTSE 2027 Exam Dates Status<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>State \/ Union Territory<\/th>\n<th>Dates (Status)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NTSE Stage I exam \u2014 all states &amp; UTs (except North-East group)<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Awaiting official NCERT\/SCERT notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTSE Stage I exam \u2014 Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Awaiting official notification (typically held one week earlier than other states)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTSE Stage I Results<\/td>\n<td>Awaiting official notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTSE Stage II Results<\/td>\n<td>Awaiting official notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Important_Dates\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official authority has not yet announced the <strong>NTSE 2027 dates<\/strong> for application, admit card, exam or results. Candidates may check the tentative schedule below, which is based on the 2026-cycle pattern, and revisit this page after the official notification is released.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE 2027 Tentative Schedule (Previous-year Pattern)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Stage I Dates (Status)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Stage II Dates (Status)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application form release<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<td>No separate registration required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTSE 2027 Admit Card release<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam date<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Result declaration<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<td>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Previous-Year (2026) Reference Dates<\/h3>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>2026 vs 2025 Cycle Comparison (Reference Only)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>2026 Cycle (Reference)<\/th>\n<th>2025 Cycle (Reference)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Stage I Notification<\/td>\n<td>2026 reference \u2014 check official records<\/td>\n<td>2025 reference \u2014 check official records<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Window<\/td>\n<td>Typically August\u2013October<\/td>\n<td>Typically August\u2013October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stage I Exam (most states)<\/td>\n<td>Typically November<\/td>\n<td>Typically November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stage I Exam (North-East group)<\/td>\n<td>Typically first Saturday of November<\/td>\n<td>Typically first Saturday of November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stage II Exam<\/td>\n<td>Typically May\u2013June<\/td>\n<td>Typically May\u2013June<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: All dates above are indicative, based on previous-year patterns, and are subject to change. Treat them as planning references only until NCERT releases the official 2027 notification.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Application_Form\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Application Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates can find the key details about the <strong>NTSE 2027 Application Form<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NCERT will release the application form in both online and offline modes.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>NTSE Stage I<\/strong> examination is conducted by the SCERT of each respective state\/UT.<\/li>\n<li>The national-level Stage II exam is conducted by NCERT.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, candidates must fill the NTSE application form as soon as it becomes available on the NCERT or state SCERT website.<\/li>\n<li>To fill the <strong>NTSE offline application form<\/strong>, candidates must visit their school or the designated government office where the form is made available.<\/li>\n<li>The completed application is then submitted to the State Liaison Officer, duly signed by the school Principal, before the announced deadline.<\/li>\n<li>To fill the online application form, candidates must visit the website of the respective conducting authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Apply for NTSE 2027 \u2014 Step-by-Step for Class 10 Students<\/h3>\n<p>Eligible candidates must fill the online or offline <strong>NTSE application form for Class 10<\/strong>. The form will be available on the NCERT\/SCERT website. Many states also advertise it through local newspapers and school authorities. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the NCERT website or your state SCERT portal to download or access the NTSE 2027 application form.<\/li>\n<li>Fill in all required details \u2014 personal information, educational qualifications, contact details and any other fields specified.<\/li>\n<li>Visit your school office to get the completed form signed by the Principal.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the duly signed application to the State Liaison Officer before the last date once announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>For Indian Students Studying Abroad<\/h4>\n<p>The process differs for Indian nationals enrolled in schools outside India. Such candidates should note the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian students studying abroad may apply directly for Stage II of the NTSE exam.<\/li>\n<li>They must download the application form from the official website.<\/li>\n<li>The completed form must be submitted along with a photocopy of the previous class mark sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NTSE 2027 Application Fee<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must pay the <strong>NTSE application fee<\/strong> as prescribed by their respective state or UT authority.<\/li>\n<li>The Stage I fee varies across states and UTs, as each SCERT sets its own fee structure.<\/li>\n<li>No application fee is charged for Stage II, which is conducted directly by NCERT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Common Application Mistakes to Avoid<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Submitting the form without the Principal&#8217;s signature \u2014 it will be rejected outright.<\/li>\n<li>Entering Class 9 marks incorrectly; always cross-check with the official mark sheet before submitting.<\/li>\n<li>Missing state-specific eligibility thresholds (see minimum marks table below) and applying despite falling short.<\/li>\n<li>Paying the application fee to the wrong account or omitting the fee receipt \u2014 keep a copy for records.<\/li>\n<li>Waiting until the last day to apply; SCERTs have been known to close portals early due to server load.<\/li>\n<li>Indian students abroad attempting to apply for Stage I \u2014 they must apply directly for Stage II.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates applying for the National Talent Search Examination must review the eligibility criteria before completing <strong>NTSE Registration<\/strong>. Stage I eligibility is set by each state&#8217;s SCERT, while Stage II eligibility is governed by NCERT. States and UTs define minimum requirements such as academic qualification, age limit and minimum marks in previous examinations. Only those candidates who meet the minimum <strong>NTSE eligibility<\/strong> requirements and qualify in Stage I are eligible to appear for Stage II and subsequently receive the scholarship. The detailed criteria for both stages are given below:<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE 2027 Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>NTSE Eligibility \u2014 Stage I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>NTSE Eligibility \u2014 Stage II<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates currently enrolled in Class 10 at any recognised private or government school \u2014 including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and Sainik Schools \u2014 may apply.<\/li>\n<li>There is no domicile restriction; candidates appear in the Stage I exam of the state\/UT where they are studying.<\/li>\n<li>The SCERT of each state\/UT may specify additional criteria, such as minimum qualifying marks in Class 9.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates completing their education through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) \u2014 such as NIOS or state open boards \u2014 are also eligible.<\/li>\n<li>ODL candidates must not be below 18 years of age at the time of the exam, must not be employed (including part-time work) and must be appearing in the Class 10 qualifying examination for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>For candidates studying in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must be Indian nationals, irrespective of whether they are pursuing Class 10 in India or abroad.<\/li>\n<li>They must have qualified Stage I at the state level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For candidates studying outside India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian nationals studying abroad may appear directly for Stage II of the NTS scholarship examination.<\/li>\n<li>They must have scored at least 60% marks in Class 9.<\/li>\n<li>Such candidates must intend to pursue higher education in India after receiving the NTSE scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>State-wise Minimum Qualifying Marks in Class 9<\/h3>\n<p>Each state sets different minimum marks for Class 9 as a prerequisite for applying to NTSE Stage I. The state-wise requirements are listed below. These figures are based on previous-year SCERT notifications; candidates must confirm the current requirement with their respective SCERT before applying.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks in Class 9 (Previous-year Reference)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>General Category (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Reserved Category (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rajasthan<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Punjab<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bihar<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>West Bengal<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assam<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jharkhand<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Goa<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Uttarakhand<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gujarat<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Manipur<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kerala<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Haryana<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Puducherry<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chandigarh<\/td>\n<td>61%<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Odisha<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Students who apply for the NTSE scholarship test must be familiar with the <strong>NTSE exam pattern<\/strong> for both Stage I and Stage II.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NTSE is an offline, pen-and-paper test.<\/li>\n<li>The NTS exam consists of an MCQ-based question paper with two parts, each of two hours duration.<\/li>\n<li>The medium of the Stage I exam is decided by the respective state authority.<\/li>\n<li>Stage II is offered in Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.<\/li>\n<li>There is no negative marking in the NTSE exam (based on previous-year pattern; confirm in the official 2027 notification).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE Exam Pattern \u2014 Paper-wise Breakdown<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>NTSE Paper<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper I \u2014 MAT (Mental Ability Test)<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>120 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper II \u2014 SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)<\/td>\n<td>100 (Science \u2014 40, Mathematics \u2014 20, Social Science \u2014 40)<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>120 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Admit_Card_%E2%80%94_Stage_I_II\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Admit Card \u2014 Stage I &amp; II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official state and national authorities will issue the <strong>NTSE 2027 Admit Card<\/strong> to all eligible students after the application process closes. Key information about the hall ticket is listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The admit card for NTSE is typically released at least 15 days before the exam date.<\/li>\n<li>The Stage I admit card is issued by the SCERT of each state\/UT separately.<\/li>\n<li>Some states release the admit card in offline mode, while others issue the hall ticket online through their SCERT portals.<\/li>\n<li>Several states send the NTSE admit card to the candidate&#8217;s registered postal address through speed post.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates may also collect their admit cards from their respective schools.<\/li>\n<li>The hall ticket can be downloaded using login credentials such as the Registration Number and Date of Birth.<\/li>\n<li>The admit card must not be damaged, torn or tampered with in any way.<\/li>\n<li>Details printed on the admit card include the candidate&#8217;s name, stage of exam, exam date and day, examination centre address and instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Entry to the examination hall is permitted only with a valid hall ticket; no entry is allowed without it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Direct link to download the NTSE Admit Card (Stage II \u2014 NCERT portal): <a href='https:\/\/ciet.nic.in\/norrs\/loginntsadmitcard.php' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>ciet.nic.in \u2014 NTSE Admit Card Login<\/a>. This link is for reference; the 2027 admit card will be live only after NCERT activates it.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Answer_Key_%E2%80%94_Stage_I_II\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Answer Key \u2014 Stage I &amp; II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official authority will release the <strong>NTSE Answer Key<\/strong> for both Stage I and Stage II after the exams are conducted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The provisional NTSE answer key is typically released one or two days after the exam.<\/li>\n<li>A separate answer key is published for each paper (MAT and SAT).<\/li>\n<li>Students can download the answer key in PDF format from the portal of the conducting authority.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates may compare their responses with the provisional answer key and raise objections if they disagree with any answer.<\/li>\n<li>The final result is based on the confirmed final answer key, after all objections have been reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Result\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Result<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the examination process concludes, the official authority will announce the <strong>NTSE Result<\/strong>. Details about the result and scorecard are given below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Stage I result indicates whether a candidate has qualified in both MAT and SAT.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates can check the Stage I result on the website of their respective SCERT or DGE, using their Registration Number and Date of Birth.<\/li>\n<li>Results are declared in the form of a merit list.<\/li>\n<li>All candidates who qualify Stage I become eligible to sit for Stage II \u2014 no separate registration is needed.<\/li>\n<li>The final scholarship list is based solely on Stage II performance and is published by NCERT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Cut-off_Marks\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Cut-off Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks to pass the NTSE exam. The official authority determines the <strong>NTSE cut-off<\/strong> marks each year after the Stage II result. The cut-off changes annually and depends on several factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The total number of students who appeared in the exam.<\/li>\n<li>The difficulty level of the question paper.<\/li>\n<li>The total number of scholarship seats available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NTSE Previous-Year Cut-off (Reference)<\/h3>\n<p>The table below shows category-wise cut-off marks from earlier cycles. These are kept for comparative reference and do not predict the 2027 cut-off.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE Previous-Year Cut-off (Reference Only)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cut-off Marks (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan='4'>2020 (Reference)<\/td>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan='4'>2019 (Reference)<\/td>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>NTSE 2027 Reservation of Scholarships<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>15% of scholarships are reserved for students from the SC category.<\/li>\n<li>7.5% are reserved for students from the ST category.<\/li>\n<li>27% are reserved for students from the OBC category.<\/li>\n<li>4% are reserved for students with disabilities (Divyang candidates).<\/li>\n<li>10% are reserved for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NTSE 2027 Scholarship Amount<\/h3>\n<p>The following scholarship amounts are awarded on the basis of performance in the National Talent Search Examination (previous-year figures; subject to revision by the government):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u20b91,250 per month for students in Class 11 and Class 12.<\/li>\n<li>\u20b92,000 per month for undergraduate and postgraduate students.<\/li>\n<li>Ph.D. scholarship is fixed in accordance with UGC norms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTSE_2027_Analytics_%E2%80%94_Key_Statistics\"><\/span>NTSE 2027 Analytics \u2014 Key Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The figures below are based on previous-year data and are provided to help students understand the scale and competitiveness of the exam. All numbers are approximate; NCERT does not always publish a consolidated applicant count.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE \u2014 Previous-Year Participation &amp; Outcome (Approx. Reference)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Approx. Figure (Previous-year)<\/th>\n<th>Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Total scholarship seats<\/td>\n<td>2,000<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC reserved seats<\/td>\n<td>300 (15% of 2,000)<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST reserved seats<\/td>\n<td>150 (7.5% of 2,000)<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC reserved seats<\/td>\n<td>540 (27% of 2,000)<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disability (Divyang) seats<\/td>\n<td>80 (4% of 2,000)<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EWS reserved seats<\/td>\n<td>200 (10% of 2,000)<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stage II cut-off (General)<\/td>\n<td>~40 marks per paper<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stage II cut-off (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td>~32 marks per paper<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam mode<\/td>\n<td>Offline (pen-and-paper)<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed \u2014 unchanged since inception<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No. of papers<\/td>\n<td>2 (MAT + SAT)<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed \u2014 unchanged since inception<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_NTSE_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Knowledge Graph \u2014 NTSE at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class='ez-kg' border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE Entity Facts<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>National Talent Search Examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Acronym<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>NTSE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body (Stage I)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) of each state\/UT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body (Stage II)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parent Ministry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Education, Government of India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>National<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Annual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Offline (pen-and-paper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration per Paper<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>120 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Languages (Stage II)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Target Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Class 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scholarship Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to Ph.D. level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/ncert.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>ncert.nic.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CIET Admit Card Portal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/ciet.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>ciet.nic.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_NTSE_Exam_Centres\"><\/span>List of NTSE Exam Centres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NTSE Stage II exam takes place at various Kendriya Vidyalaya centres across the country. The list below is based on previous-year centre allocations; NCERT may revise venues for 2027. Always confirm your allotted centre from your admit card.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>NTSE Stage II Test Centres (Previous-year Reference)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>State\/UT<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Exam Centre \/ Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 2, Raksha Vihar, Minnie Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>KV, Gandhi Gram Post, Malkapuram, Visakhapatnam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 2, Itanagar, Chimpu Post<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assam<\/td>\n<td>KV CRPF Mile Amerigog, Kamrup, Guwahati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bihar<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Lohiya Nagar, Near Heart Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chandigarh<\/td>\n<td>KV, ASF High Grounds, Chandigarh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chhattisgarh<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 2, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar, Sector 4, Raipur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli<\/td>\n<td>KV, Government High School Campus, Silvassa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 3, Ring Road, Near Seema Sadak Bhawan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Goa<\/td>\n<td>KV, INS Mandovi, Panjim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gujarat<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Near Police Commissioner&#8217;s Office, Shahi Baug, Ahmedabad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Haryana<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, AFS, Sector 14, Old Delhi Road, Gurugram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Dharamshala Cantt, Kangra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Gandhinagar, Jammu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jharkhand<\/td>\n<td>KV CCL, Rajendra Nagar, Ranchi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Karnataka<\/td>\n<td>KV, ASC Center, Victoria Road, Bengaluru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kerala<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 3, Port Trust, Willingdon Island, Kochi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lakshadweep<\/td>\n<td>KV, Kavaratti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Opp. Central India Flour Mill, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td>KV, Bhandup, LBS Marg, Kanjurmarg West; KV, BEG, Near Deccan College, Pune<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Manipur<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Lamphelpat, Imphal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meghalaya<\/td>\n<td>KV, Happy Valley, Shillong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mizoram<\/td>\n<td>KV, Project Pushpak Zemabawk, Aizawl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nagaland<\/td>\n<td>KV, CRPF Camp, Lerie Hill, Kohima<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Odisha<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Unit 9, Near Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Puducherry<\/td>\n<td>KV, IIT Campus, Chennai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Punjab<\/td>\n<td>KV, ASF High Grounds, Chandigarh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rajasthan<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Bajaj Nagar, Opp. Tonk Phatak, Jaipur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sikkim<\/td>\n<td>KV, Post Tadong, Middil, Siyari, Gangtok<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td>KV, IIT Campus, Chennai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Telangana<\/td>\n<td>KV No. 1, Langer House, Golconda, Hyderabad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tripura<\/td>\n<td>KV (GC) CRPF, Adarani, Salbagan, Agartala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Uttarakhand<\/td>\n<td>KV ONGC, Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>KV, Lucknow Cantt; KV, New Cantt, VD Road, Prayagraj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>West Bengal<\/td>\n<td>KV, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_NCERT_and_SCERT\"><\/span>About NCERT and SCERT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is a government body that assists and advises the Central and State governments in improving school education. While NCERT functions at the central level, SCERTs operate at the state level in a corresponding role. Together, these bodies conduct the National Talent Search Examination to provide scholarships that encourage research and advanced study in Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences and other disciplines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Sources_for_NTSE_2027\"><\/span>Official Sources for NTSE 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/ncert.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>ncert.nic.in<\/a> \u2014 Official NCERT website; all Stage II notifications published here<\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/ciet.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>ciet.nic.in<\/a> \u2014 NTSE Stage II admit card download portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For Stage I, always refer to the official website of your state&#8217;s SCERT or Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE). Competitor sites and news portals are not official sources.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Preparation_Checklist_for_NTSE_2027\"><\/span>Student Preparation Checklist for NTSE 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Syllabus mapping:<\/strong> Cover Class 9 and Class 10 topics in Science, Mathematics and Social Science for the SAT paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MAT practice:<\/strong> Solve series, analogies, classification, pattern recognition and direction-sense questions daily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Previous papers:<\/strong> Work through at least five years of official NTSE question papers to understand the question style.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State-specific preparation:<\/strong> Check whether your SCERT adds any state-specific component to Stage I.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time management:<\/strong> Practice 100 questions in 120 minutes under timed conditions for each paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NCERT textbooks:<\/strong> NTSE SAT questions are closely aligned with NCERT Class 9 and Class 10 textbook content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application readiness:<\/strong> Keep your Class 9 mark sheet, school-issued photo ID and a recent passport-size photograph ready for the application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notification alert:<\/strong> Set a browser bookmark or email alert for your state SCERT website so you do not miss the application window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NTSE 2027 Stage I is one of the most respected scholarship examinations for Class 10 students in India, offering financial support all the way through Ph.D. studies. The official 2027 notification from NCERT is yet to be released, so all dates on this page remain tentative and are based on the 2026-cycle pattern. Students should monitor <a href='https:\/\/ncert.nic.in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>ncert.nic.in<\/a> and their state SCERT portal from mid-2026, keep their Class 9 documents ready and begin preparation immediately. This page will be updated as soon as NCERT releases the official schedule.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: All dates and figures on this page are indicative and based on previous-year patterns. They are subject to change and should not be treated as confirmed until the official NTSE 2027 notification is published by NCERT or the respective SCERT.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article Status: 2027 Notification Awaited. All 2027 dates are Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced. Facts from the 2026 cycle are kept as the verified baseline and are clearly labelled. 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