NTSE – National Talent Search Exam is a talent based evaluation system scientifically designed for class
X students. It measures individual’s strengths and weaknesses on the basis of the concepts learnt at
school. Close to 300,000 students appear in this scholarship exam every year, and around [,000
scholarships arc awarded. From an exciting and wonderful preparation journey, an 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 ofbcing an NTSE scholar are:
- 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.
- Being an NTSE scholar instills supreme confidence 10 crack such competitive exams In future, Almost every classmate of yours at lIT is an NTSE topper or scholar, This preparation will certainly be useful when you take your competitive exams like AIPMT, lEE, CLAT, etc.
- If you arc aspiring to opt for advanced studies out of the country, then you have an edge over others as an NTSE scholar, Those applying for US scholarships get additional marks for bemg an NTSE qualifier. The universities abroad arc familiar with NTSE and give preference to candidates who have qualified the exam.
- Some colleges in India have scats reserved exclusively for NTSE scholars, This prestigious exam is your gateway to an excellent college in future. You can surpass admission tests of colleges to gain direct entry to the college of your choice.
- ‘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, lAS, IRS, IPS, elC.
NTSE occurs in two stages. The first stage usually conducted by the Tamil Nadu government was held on
November 18. 2017. Students who were selected in the first stage appeared for the second stage ofNTSE
conducted by NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) on May 13,2018 which
is usually a National level test.
FIITJEE stands tall by achieving incredible results in the NTSE stage II 2017- 2018 exams. 401 FIITJEE
Students, out of 787 Selections in General Category from PAN India have been awarded with NTSE
Scholarship.
In Tamil Nadu 40 FIITJEE students out of total 54 selections in General Category have been selected.
That is 72% orthe total selections in Tamil Nadu arc FIITJEEians.
The Tamil :’iadu State topper Aditya C is a student of FIITJEE Cbennai. He bas obtained 183 out of
197 in this prestigious national level exam. Topping the charts is the i”ational Achiever L Gokulnath
from FIITJEE Naida with 186 marks out of 197.
NTSE is one of the oldest and most acclaimed competitive exams. This is mainly because over 12-14 lakh
students from 36 regions (29 states+ 7 VTs) appear for this exam and in the end only 1000 students are
selected for the scholarship. This means that only about 0.06% of the students make it through, which
clearly shows how difficult it is to crack NTSE. More than the scholarship amount, the prestige associated with NTSE is something that can never be matched with any other scholarship.
FlITJEE’s role in shaping lhe students to come up with their best in NTSE is foremost and unmatched.
The NTSE results of FIITJEE have always been a milestone in their eventful journey of leading students
towards academic excellence.
FIITJEE conducts the Big Bang Edge Test a Nationallevel Admission test on l41h October 2018, which is
a key that will open a world full of opportunities for the students presently in class V, vr, VII, VIII, IX, X
& Xl. For Exam details and registration call 8010891089.
