The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE) conducts the National Rural Talent Scholarship (NRTS) Exam. This year, the application process started on 7th August 2023 from 10 AM and the registration portal remained open till 19th August 2023, midnight. The examination was held on 25th September 2023.
Any Class 8th or 9th student enrolled in any Odisha government school, who has received a “No objection certificate” from his/her school, was eligible for the NTRS 2023 examination. The written test was conducted in subjects like Modern Indian Language (MIL), Mathematics, Social Sciences, and General Science. Qualified candidates will receive Rs. 250 per month for 2 years till they pass Class 9 and 10. The application fee for the NTRS examination is Rs. 60 for all categories.
Till now the result is not out for NRTS 2023 exam. However, it is expected to be released around the end of October 2023. After the result declaration, the district education officer will issue the award memo in favour of the selected students.
NTRS 2023 – Overview
| Examination | National Rural Talent Scholarship (NRTS) |
| Governing Board | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Year | 2023 |
| Target Group | Students of Class 8th and 9th |
| Online Application Last Date | 19th August 2023 |
| Registering Authority | Head of the School |
| User ID and Password Login Credentials | School Code |
| Scholarship Amount | INR 250/Month |
| Application Fee | INR 60 |
| Official Website | bseodisha.ac.in |
NTRS 2023 – Eligibility Criteria
- Students must either have passed Class 8 or have enrolled in Class 9.
- Candidates must have a “No Objection Certificate” from their schools.
- The student’s school must be recognised by the Odisha government.
- This scholarship is only available to students from schools that follow the syllabus of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
- Additionally, only SEBC category students need to provide income proof that shows their annual income does not exceed INR 1.5 lakh.
NTRS 2023 – Other Details and Instructions
- Eligible students must be registered by their respective heads of schools.
- The school code will be the User ID and Password during the registration process.
- The application fee for the NTRS 2023 for every eligible student is INR 60.
- The scholarship amount will be INR 250 a month for 2 years.
NTRS 2023 – How to Apply?
- Heads of institutes must visit the official website of BSE Odisha: bseodisha.ac.in.
- Authorities must then click on ‘Application for the National Rural Talent Search Examination 2023′.
- A new window will open, authorities must then fill in the respective school code as user ID and password.
- Finally, they need to click on Login and save the credentials for future reference.
FAQs
What is the full form of NTRS?
The full form of NTRS is National Rural Talent Scholarship.
What is the last date to apply for NTRS 2023?
The last date to apply for NTRS 2023 was August 19, 2023.
What is the NTRS scholarship amount?
The total scholarship amount is INR 250 a month for 2 years.