About the NTSE Exam

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is an exam under NTS scheme to award scholarship to students studying at the Class X level. Scholarships are awarded up to Ph.D. in Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Commerce, Vocational Studies and Fine arts.

NTSE scholar has several things to look forward to in high school and beyond. Apart from a definite highlight in your CV, some of the advantages of being an NTSE scholar are:

Benefits for getting the Job

NTSE scholar’ on resume is an added advantage when you apply for jobs or interviews. An NTSE scholar is given preference in government jobs as well. It is indeed helpful when appearing for interviews for IFS, IAS, IRS, IPS, etc.
NTSE Scholars also get benefits during NDA selections.

Benefits in getting the Higher Education

The Central government awards scholarships to NTSE scholars for pursuing studies in sciences and social sciences up till doctoral level.

In case of a professional course like engineering or medicine, the scholarship is granted up to postgraduate level. 1000 scholarships, each of 500 INR per month is given to scholars from Class XI onwards. The scholarship for PhD programs is as per the UGC standards.

NTSE scholars can enjoy discounts on course materials and books at high school level so they afford to buy some very important and expensive books. In case a student needs to apply for admission to another school then NTSE scholars are always preferred.