The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is an initiative by the NCERT that attempts to identify talented students and assist in nurturing their capabilities. Exceptionally abled students in the field of science, commerce, law, and social studies chosen through NTSE are provided financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship to enable them to pursue a degree of their choice. Every year, 1000 students are selected to receive a fixed amount of scholarship from the government of India. Here’s the monthly amount for every class/course: Class XI-XII: Rs.1250 Undergraduates/Postgraduates: Rs.2000 Ph.D: To be fixed according to UGC guidelines. Pattern of exam The NTSE is a written exam which is considered one of the most difficult and prestigious tests held in the nation. There are two stages – stage I and stage II – that have to be cleared to be a recipient of the scholarship. Stage I is held by the state/UT under which the candidate’s schoo