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NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) was NCERT’s national scholarship exam for Class 10 students, held in two stages with MAT and SAT papers. The scheme was approved till 31 March 2021 and has been stalled since; the last Stage 2 exam was held on 24 October 2021. No NTSE 2026 notification has been issued by NCERT.

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NTSE status (checked 15 October 2026): NCERT has not conducted the National Talent Search Examination since the 2021 cycle. Its notice states that the National Talent Search Scheme was approved till 31 March 2021, and that further implementation of the scheme in its present form has not been approved and has been stalled till further orders. No NTSE 2026 notification has been issued. The details on this page come from NCERT's last official NTSE information brochure and are given for reference only.

Key Takeaways

  • No NTSE 2026 admit card will be released unless the scheme is revived.

  • Stage 1 admit cards were issued by States/UTs.

  • NCERT uploaded Stage 2 e-admit cards about 21 days before the exam.

NTSE Admit Card

NTSE admit cards were issued separately for each stage. Because no NTSE 2026 exam has been notified, there is no NTSE 2026 admit card. Treat any "admit card download" link for NTSE 2026 with caution.

NTSE Admit Card: Stage-wise

Stage

Issued by

How it was issued

Stage 1

State/UT

As per the State/UT's procedure (through schools or the state website)

Stage 2

NCERT

E-admit card uploaded on the NCERT website about 21 days before the exam

Stage 2 Exam Centres

NCERT's brochure stated that there was normally one Stage 2 centre in each State/UT, and candidates were generally allotted a centre in their own State/UT.

Exam-day Timings (Stage 2, Last Published Brochure)

Paper

Timing

Duration

Mental Ability Test (MAT)

9:30 am – 11:30 am

120 minutes

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

120 minutes

Visually challenged candidates had a separate timetable with extra time for SAT.

Details to Check on the Admit Card

  • Name, roll number and photograph

  • Exam centre address

  • Exam date and paper timings

  • Medium of the question paper

Important Points

  • Report any mistake on the admit card to the issuing authority immediately.

  • Carry the admit card and follow all instructions printed on it.

Pro Tip: Answers were marked on an OMR sheet. Practise filling OMR bubbles neatly. NCERT published a sample OMR sheet on its NTSE page.

Source: NCERT NTSE Information Brochure (latest published edition).

Official Website

For authentic NTSE information, refer only to official NCERT resources:

Students should not pay any fee or share personal details on unofficial websites claiming to conduct NTSE.

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Answer Key

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NTSE status (checked 15 October 2026): NCERT has not conducted the National Talent Search Examination since the 2021 cycle. Its notice states that the National Talent Search Scheme was approved till 31 March 2021, and that further implementation of the scheme in its present form has not been approved and has been stalled till further orders. No NTSE 2026 notification has been issued. The details on this page come from NCERT's last official NTSE information brochure and are given for reference only.

Key Takeaways

  • NCERT published final scoring keys for MAT and SAT.

  • Scanned OMR sheets were placed online so candidates could calculate their scores.

  • NCERT did not accept requests for re-evaluation or rechecking.

NTSE Answer Key

For Stage 2, NCERT placed the final scoring key and scanned OMR sheets on its website, so candidates could check their own scores. Stage 1 answer keys, where released, were published by the respective State/UT.

No NTSE 2026 answer key exists, because no NTSE 2026 exam has been held.

Official NTSE Scoring Keys (2021)

NCERT's NTSE page still lists the scoring keys from the last exam cycle:

How to Use the Scoring Key

  1. Match your question booklet code with the key.

  2. Compare your OMR responses with the key.

  3. Give 1 mark for each correct answer; there was no negative marking.

  4. Add MAT and SAT separately and check them against the qualifying marks.

Rechecking and Re-evaluation

NCERT's brochure stated that no request for re-evaluation or rechecking of answer scripts would be entertained.

Pro Tip: Old NCERT scoring keys and papers are excellent practice. Solve a paper under timed conditions, then score yourself with the official key.

Source: NCERT NTSE Information Brochure (latest published edition).

Official Website

For authentic NTSE information, refer only to official NCERT resources:

Students should not pay any fee or share personal details on unofficial websites claiming to conduct NTSE.

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Results and Scorecard

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NTSE status (checked 15 October 2026): NCERT has not conducted the National Talent Search Examination since the 2021 cycle. Its notice states that the National Talent Search Scheme was approved till 31 March 2021, and that further implementation of the scheme in its present form has not been approved and has been stalled till further orders. No NTSE 2026 notification has been issued. The details on this page come from NCERT's last official NTSE information brochure and are given for reference only.

Key Takeaways

  • No NTSE 2026 result will be declared unless the scheme is revived.

  • Stage 2 results were announced on the NCERT website and by registered letter.

  • Final awards depended on combined MAT and SAT marks in Stage 2.

  • Candidates had to clear the qualifying marks in both papers.

NTSE Result

Each stage had its own result. States/UTs declared Stage 1 results, usually in January or February. NCERT declared the Stage 2 result on its website and informed selected candidates by registered letter. Individual marks were also shown on the NCERT website.

NTSE Result: Stage-wise

Stage

Declared by

What it decided

Stage 1

State/UT

Candidates recommended for Stage 2, within the State/UT quota

Stage 2

NCERT

Final scholarship awardees, based on combined MAT + SAT marks

NTSE marking scheme and qualifying marks: 40 percent General and OBC, 32 percent SC ST PwD in each paper

Qualifying Marks

Candidates had to score at least 40% in each paper (General and OBC) or 32% in each paper (SC, ST and PwD). Only those who cleared both papers were considered in the merit list.

Last Official Results

The final result of the last Stage 2 exam (held on 24 October 2021) is available on NCERT's NTSE page: NTSE Stage 2 final result (2021).

NTSE Cutoff

Cutoffs varied by State/UT and category because of state quotas and reservation. NCERT has not published any 2026 cutoff. See NTSE Cutoff for qualifying marks and official past cutoff documents.

Pro Tip: Your Stage 2 marks alone decided the final merit. Stage 1 marks were not carried forward.

Source: NCERT NTSE Information Brochure (latest published edition).

Official Website

For authentic NTSE information, refer only to official NCERT resources:

Students should not pay any fee or share personal details on unofficial websites claiming to conduct NTSE.

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