NCERT stalls national talent search exam scheme

October 08, 2022 09:30

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The NCERT has stalled the National Talent Search Examination scheme till further orders, according to an official order.

The popular scholarship programme is funded by the ministry of education and hosted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training.

The scholarship exam is conducted annually in two stages -- stage 1 (state level) and stage 2 (national level).

"The National Talent Search Scheme is a central sector scheme fully funded by the ministry of education, government of India. NCERT is an implementing agency for the NTS scheme. The scheme was approved till 31st March 2021," the NCERT said in an official order.

"The further implementation of the scheme in its present form has not been approved and stalled until further orders," it said.

According to senior officials of the council, the ministry is reviewing the scheme with an aim to revamp it.

"Discussions are on to revamp the NTSE exam which include increasing the number of scholarships to benefit more students as well as increase the amount of scholarship," a senior NCERT official said.

He, however, did not comment on the timeline for the same. -- PTI

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