Competition · In person · India
CBSE Science Exhibition 2026-27 (regional and national, Classes 6-11)
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Grades 9–11
- Fee: ₹3,000
Competition · In person
A state-level talent search exam run since 1992 by the Centre for Talent Search and Excellence at N. Wadia College, Pune, for Std VIII, IX and X students, with cash prizes and certificates and useful practice for NTSE. The 2027 call is not out yet.
One question paper of 200 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours: Mental Ability Test (100 questions) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (Science 40, Social Science 40, Mathematics 20). Std X students also have a 50-mark interview. State-level prizes of Rs 1,000, district prizes of Rs 400, special, taluka and consolation prizes, and merit prizes of Rs 5,000, Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 for the top three rural and urban students in each standard; certificates for 70 marks or more out of 200. Appearing for MTSE is not a prerequisite for NTSE.