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Tamil Nadu National Talent Search Examination 2026

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Eligibility

Class 10 students in Tamil Nadu

Region

India

Award

An award of ₹6,000 per annum

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Tamil Nadu is conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, as the Nodal Agency for the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This is a prestigious two-stage scholarship examination designed to identify and nurture talented students. Selected candidates will receive ₹6,000 per annum from Class 11 to Class 12, and a scholarship as per UGC recommendations from degree level to PhD level for a maximum period of 4 years. Around 40 candidates from Tamil Nadu are selected every year.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • be studying in Class 10 during the current academic year
  • be enrolled in State Board Schools or Central Board Schools in Tamil Nadu
  • have obtained not less than 60% marks in Mathematics, Science & Social Science in the Class 9 annual examination
  • no parental income limit is fixed for applying to the examination

Note: Students from Government Schools, Central Schools, and Kendriya Vidyalayas are all eligible to apply.

Benefits

The selected students will receive:

  • Scholarship of ₹6,000 per annum from Class 11 to Class 12 standard
  • Scholarship as per UGC recommendations from the degree level to the PhD level for a maximum period of 4 years
     
Documents
  • Class 9 mark sheet 
  • School identity card
  • Application form duly filled
     
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).

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Important Dates

Application Deadline: 01st December 2025

Selection Criteria

Level I Examination:
Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the Level I examination conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu. Selection is based on merit and communal rotation, as per the Government of Tamil Nadu's norms.

Level II Examination:
Selected candidates from Level I will appear for the Level II examination conducted by NCERT at Chennai. After the written examination, an interview is conducted for the selected candidates.
 

Terms and Conditions
  • Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance to continue receiving the scholarship.
  • Scholarship disbursement is subject to confirmation by school authorities.
  • The number of candidates selected is as per the quota prescribed by NCERT every year.
     
Contact Details

Directorate of Government Examinations,
DPI Campus, College Road,
Nungambakkam,Chennai-600 006,

Email ID: directordge.tn@nic.in    Contact Number: 044-28272088

Source: https://www.dge.tn.gov.in/

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FAQ's

Question: Who is conducting the Tamil Nadu National Talent Search Examination 2026?
Answer: The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, conducts the Level I examination. NCERT conducts the Level II examination at the national level.

Question: How much is the scholarship worth?
Answer: The scholarship provides ₹6,000 per annum from Class 11 to Class 12, and as per UGC recommendations from degree level to PhD level for a maximum period of 4 years.

Question: Who is eligible for the NTSE Tamil Nadu examination?
Answer: Students studying in Class 10 standard in State/Central Board Schools who have obtained not less than 60% marks in Mathematics, Science & Social Science in Class 9 annual examination are eligible to apply for the examination.

Question: What is the application fee?
Answer: The application fee is ₹3 per candidate.

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