National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national level examination conducted by NCERT to identify and nurture the ignited and bright minds of the country. It is conducted for class X students and scholarship is awarded to the selected candidates recognised as national talent. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a two stage selection process. Students qualifying stage 1 are eligible to appear for the stage 2 of the examination. The selection in the first stage is governed by the state boards through a written examination. NTSE Stage 1 paper is based on state board syllabus, so you must stick to your state board books for the proper preparation. Whereas, NTSE Stage 2 paper is based on NCERT syllabus, so studuents should prepare well from their NCERT books.