NTSE-2009 National Talent Search Examination Notification - Scholarship Exam

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE -2009)

ARE YOU IN CLASS-VIII? YOU MAY GET SCHOLARSHIP UPTO YOUR P.G./Ph.D.

National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of the NCERT started in the year 1963. The purpose of the scheme is to identify talented students and nurture their talent. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself in a high level of performance in one or more specialized areas. The scheme, therefore, covers areas like Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the course in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law; this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation. For the selection year 2009, The NCERT will conduct the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class VIII only.

1. Scholarships: On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class VIII examinations.

2. Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarship for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for Physically Challenged Group of Students each in respect of the class VIII.

3. Scholarship: Awardees of NTS Examination will receive a sum of Rs. 500/- per month as per NTS rules.

4. Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For Stage-I, selection will be done by States/UTs through a written examination. Students who qualify Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II examination conducted by NCERT.

5. Important Dates: Dates for Submission of Application Form and conduct of examinations are given below in the table:

STAGE	AREA	DATES
Stage I (State)	Last Date for Submission of Application Form Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Examination in All other States and Union Territories	30 August 2008 (Saturday) 15 November 2008 (Saturday) 16 November 2008 (Sunday)
Stage II (National)	Examination in All States and Union Territories	10 May 2009 (Sunday)

6. Eligibility: Students of Class VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear Stage I examination conducted by the States/UTs in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction.

7. Examination: The pattern of written examination for Class VIII will be as follows:

● Stage I examination at the State/UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics.

● Stage II examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT), (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics, (c) Interview. Only those candidates who qualify the written examination at the National Level will be invited for the interview.

8. State Quotas: Each State/Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on the NCERT website. However, there will be no States/Union Territory Quota for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination. Reservation for SC, ST and Physically Challenged will be as notified in para 2 above.

9. Application Forms: Application Forms may be downloaded from the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in. All correspondences related to Application Forms should be addressed to the State Liaison Officers (LOs) whose addresses are given at the end/Website: www.ncert.nic.in

10. The completed application form duly signed by the Principal of the school should be submitted to the LO before the last date i.e. 31 August 2008.

11. Fees: States and Union Territories may notify the fee required (refer to NCERT website) which will be paid for the Stage-I examination. However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.

12. Announcement of Results: Results of the Stage-I examination will be announced by the respective State Governments/Union Territories. Results of Stage-II examination will be announced by NCERT.

13. Indian Students Studying Abroad can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examination under conditions prescribed in the NTS brochure for Class VIIIlatest by 31 March 2009. which is available on the NCERT website. Candidates may fill up relevant items of the Application Form available on the NCERT website and send in to the undersigned along with a photocopy of the mark sheet of previous examination

HOD, Department of Educational Measurement and Evaluation
National Council of Educational Research & Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016

Disclaimer: NCERT has not authorized or approved tests conducted by any other agencies for issue of certificates or award of scholarships and bears no responsibility whatsoever for them.

List of Addresses of NTS Liaison Officers of Southern States/UTs for 2008-09

■ ANDHRA PRADESH
Deputy Commissioner, Office of Director of Govt. Examinations, Chapel Road, ABIDS, Hyderabad – 500 001 Phone: 040-23237343, 23237344
■ KARNATAKA
Director, DSERT, No. 4, 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari, 3rd Stage, Bangalore – 560 085, Phone: 080-26422239, 26422372/306
■ KERALA
Assistant Professor, SCERT, Vidhya Bhavan, Poojappura (P.O.), Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012, Phone: 0471-2340323
■ LAKSHADWEEP
Principal, Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Kavaratti Island UT of Lakshadweep, Phone: 04896-262874
■ PONDICHERRY
Joint Director, Directorate of School Education, Anna Nagar, Puducherry- 605 005, Phone: 0413-2207203
■ TAMILNADU
Director, Directorate of Govt. Examinations, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 006, Phone: 044-28272088, Fax: 044-28221734

For the addresses and phone numbers of Liaison Officers of other States and UTs, visit the NCERT Website: www.ncert.nic.in

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi- 110 016, www.ncert.nic.in

Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowships For Indian Students

Level of Study : Advanced Research

Duration : 1year

Notification : Employment News / Leading Newspapers : April/May

Subject Fields : Modern Indian Studies in History, Economics, Political Science.

Eligibility :

Indian national. Age 30-40 yrs as on October of the in-take year. Qualifications- uniformly brilliant academic record (with 60% marks at Master's degree level) with Ph D degree in the subject field or published works of equivalent merit. Minimum three years teaching experience at Graduate/Post-Graduate level.

Value /Passage Cost:

Stipend of Pounds 18,580 and economy class air passage (both ways) borne by the Government of India.

Application Procedure :

Typed application with attested copies of testimonials, programme of study, photograph and other documents should be submitted on plain paper. Employed persons should send their applications duly sponsored by their employer.

Contact Address :

Section Officer, Es.4 Section (Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, (ES 4) External Scholarships Division, A1/w3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.

New Zealand Scholarships For Indian Students

Level of Study : Ph.D.

Subjects: Soil Science, Dairy Technology

Eligibility :

Indian national residing in India. Qualifications Master's Degree with 60% marks in respect of Soil Science and Dairy Technology. Experience 2 years teaching/research/practical experience after obtaining Master's Degree. Academic year starts from February. Age: The application will normally be accepted from those candidates who have completed their master's Degree in the subject concerned within the last five years as on 31st July of the Year of advt.

Value/Passage Cost :

Travel to and from New Zealand is arranged by the shortest route and economy class as arranged by the authorities of the donor No provision is made for the expenses of the dependent. Expenditure on board, lodging, books, study material, tuition fee, internal travel related to studies and medical care is met by donor country.

Application Procedure:

Typed application with attested copies of testimonials, programme of study, photograph and other documents should be submitted on plain paper (as per format notified) by prescribed date. Employed persons should send their applications through their employer.

Additional Requirements (common for United kingdom, Canada and New Zealand)

Knowledge of India and of the donor country; 2 years consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training/specialisation. Candidates qualifying from universities which do not award class/division, requirements in lieu of First Class i 60% marks (conversion formula may be given where grades are awarded). For candidates who are doing Ph.D./M.Phil after completion of Master's Degree, actual period of research is taken into consideration as experience.

Application Procedure:

Application (in prescribed format) with attested copies of testimonials, programme of study, photograph and other documents should be submitted on plain paper in English. Employed persons should send their applications through their employer. Name of the scholarship scheme and the country viz. UK, Canada or New Zealand must be indicated in the application form.

Contact Address

Section Officer, Es.4 Section,(Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, (ES 4) External Scholarships Division, A1/w3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.

Syria Government Scholarships For Indian Students

Level of Study : Graduate

Duration : 4 years

No. of Scholarships : 5(Five)

Notification: Employment News/Leading newspapers: May/June

Subjects: Arabic Language & Arabic Literature.

Eligiblity: 10th Pass with 60% or more marks.

Age: No age limit.

Allowance: 1875 Syrian Pounds, medical expenses recommended by medical officer, accommodation.

Passage Cost: To be borne by the candidates.

Application Procedure:

Typed application with attested copies of testimonials, photograph should be submitted in the format given in the notification in the Media.

Contact Address:

Section Officer, ES.1, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Secondary & Higher Education, A.1/W.3 C.R.Barracks, K.G.Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.

Portugal Scholarships For Indian Students

Field of Study :

A. One(1) Scholarship of a months' duration for postgraduate studies/research in the field of education.
B. Two Research scholarships for research work in the subject of Portuguese language and culture for a period not exceeding twelve months each.

Qualification:

Scholarships are meant for post graduate, University teachers who know Portuguese language and with to undertake research in Portuguese language and culture. Applicants should possess Masters degree in the concerned subject. Only the candidates who have secured admissions/acceptance in a Portuguese Institute/university may apply. The applicants should not be more than 45 years of age.

Scholarship Amount:

The Government of Portugal will pay an amount of € 500 (equivalent to INR 21,000) per month.

C .Six Scholarships of 8 months duration each for pursuing Annual course of Portuguese language & culture.

The applicant must be enrolled for Portuguese Studies in any Indian University.

Good knowledge of Portuguese language.

Value:- The Government of Portugal will pay an amount of € 450 (equivalent INR 19,000. However, the first month's grant will be € 825 equivalent to INR 34,500). Payment of registration and tuition fees will be paid by candidates themselves.

Passage Cost : From India to Portugal and back will be borne by the candidate themselves or their employer/sponsor.

Application Procedure :

Typed application (in prescribed format) with attested copies of testimonials, programme of study/research, medical fitness report, photograph and other documents may be submitted on plain paper . Employed persons are expected to send their applications through employers. However advanced application may be considered if the `NOC' from Employer can be produced at the time of interview.

Contact Address

Section Officer (ES.5) Section, Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, (ES 5) External Scholarships Division, A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.

Norway Scholarships For Indian Students

Course of study : PG/M.Phil

Duration : 2 years

No. of Fellowships : Unspecified

Notification : Employment News/Leading Newspapers : September/October ,
Date for sending nominations: 31st December

Subjects:

Development and Resource Economics, Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture, Social Change, Hydropower Development, Petroleum Engg./Petroleum Geo-Science, Fisheries Biology/Fisheries Management, Gender and Development, Health Science (International Health), Public Administration, Social Anthropology, comparative and International Education, International Community Health, Special Needs Education, International Fisheries Management.

Eligibility : Resident Indian National.

Qualifications :

M.Sc. in Development and Resource Economics

Admission Requirements ; Candidates should have at least a B.Sc. degree with 60% marks in aggregate in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics or Economics.

M.Sc. in Management of Natural resources and Sustainable Agriculture (MNRSA)

Admission Requirements : Candidates should have atleast a Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in aggregate in agriculture, biology, forestry, wildlife or in social sciences. Professional experience of 2-3 years in resource planning and management is desirable.

M.Phil. in Social Change, Specialising in Geography

Admission requirements : Candidates should have atleast a B.A. degree in Geography with 60% marks in aggregate. Candidates with B.A. in other Social Sciences with similar percentage of marks might also be considered for admission, if their first degree includes some subjects with the field of Geography. Candidates must pass an English proficiency test (TOFEL, min. score 550 or IELTS, min. 6.0).

M.Sc. in Hydropower Development

Admission Requirements : Candidates should have atleast a B.Sc. degree with 60% marks in aggregate, in Civil engineering (such degree should be obtained not before 25.10.1991) or equivalent and 2-5 years experience from planning, design and/or construction of hydraulic works. Candidates holding M.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent will not be considered.

M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering/Petroleum Geosciences

Admission requirements : Candidates should have atleast a B.Sc. degree with 60% marks in aggregate, in Petroleum Geoscience or in Petroleum Engg.

Diploma/M.Phil. in Fisheries Biology and Fisheries Management

Admission requirement : Candidates must have a first degree or Bachelor of Science (preferably with honours) in biology with special knowledge in aquatic biology. A strong background in mathematics and statistics in advisable and also some filed experience. Candidates should have atleast 60% marks in aggregate in their degree.

M.Phil. in Gender and Development

Admission requirement : Candidates must have a Bachelor degree or its equivalent with atleast 60% marks including a concentration of course work corresponding to 1.5 years of full time study in a field or subject of specialisation relevant to gender and/or development issues.

M.Phil. in Health Sciences (International Health)

Admission requirements : Candidates should be graduates with atleast 60% marks in aggregate, from school of medicine or dentistry, or from disciplines such as public health, nursing, nutrition, human biology, medical technology, pharmacy, social and behavioural sciences and international health.

M.Phil. in Public Administration

Admission requirements : Candidates must have a University degree based on either (a) three year of studies or more from a recognised Non-Norwegian University or (b) Bachelor, Cand. mag.-degree or comparable degree recognised by the academic Collegium at the University of Bergen. Candidate should have 60% or more marks in aggregate in their degree.

M.Phil. and Social Anthropology (with emphasis on Human Ecology)

Admission requirement : Candidates must have atleast Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology/Sociology with atleast 60% in aggregate.

M.Phil. in Comparative and International Education

Admission requirements : A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with atleast 60% marks in aggregate (at least three years beyond the Norwegian minimum requirements for matriculation) is required.

M.Phil. in International Community Health

Admission requirements : A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 60% or more marks in aggregate is required. English Language skills documented by either TOEFL test (min, 550 points) or IELTS band 6.0.

M.Phil. in Special Needs Education

Admission Requirement : A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with atleast 60% marks in Special Needs Education or other relevant subject or A qualified teacher's training certificate followed by a minimum of one year's full time university or college study in Special Needs Education.

M.Sc. in International Fisheries Management

Admission requirement : Candidates should have Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts or Cand.mag. degree or equivalent with atleast 60% marks in aggregate with in Biology/Ecology and/or Economics/Organisation/Law. They must have knowledge Mathematics and Statistics corresponding to the University's introductory courses in these subjects.

Value/Passage Cost *

Centre for International University Co-operation (SIU) will pay a return air ticket from the fellows home country.

A monthly allowance sufficient to cover food, rent and other ordinary living expenses will be paid by the middle of each month.

An installation allowance equivalent to half a monthly fellowship allowance will be provided for deposit at the Student Campus, for warm clothing and extraordinary expenses. Supplementary clothing must be covered from the regular monthly fellowship allowance.

While in Norway Fellows attending the international courses are insured against major costs of medical attention through the Norwegian National Health Insurance Scheme (Dental care is not included). SIU covers accident and life insurance for all courses participants.

During the fellow's stay in Norway, SIU does not cover insurance against theft etc. when travelling outside Norway the fellow is not covered by SIU financed insurance.

SIU does not take responsibility for accidents or for the loss of the fellow's luggage or personal possessions on the journey to and from Norway. The fellow is, therefore advised to take out insurance before leaving his/her home country.

Application Procedure

Typed application with attest copies of testimonials, programme of study, photograph and other documents should be submitted on plain paper (as per format notified) by prescribed date. Employed persons should send their applications duly sponsored. Advanced application may not be considered. Academic year starts form August every year.

Contact Address

Section Officer, Es.5. Section (Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, (ES 5) External Scholarships Division, A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.

Mongolia Scholarships For Indian Students

Course of study : Mongolian Language and Mongolian study

Duration : One semester

Scholarship : 2

Notification : Employment News/Leading Newspapers : August/September

Eligibility :

Indian nationals residing with in the country. Age below 45 yrs. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Addl. Requirements: Good Knowledge of English, 2 yrs consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training.

Value: The scholars are provided with the course fees, living allowance and free accommodation in hostel for the duration of stay.

Passage Cost:

Travel expenses form India to Mongolia and back are payable by the candidate or his/her /employer/sponsor.

Application Procedure

Typed application duly sponsored by employer, with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, programme of study/research and other documents may be submitted on plain paper (as per notified format) by prescribed dated. Advance applications may be considered provisionally pending sponsorship by employer within 2 weeks.

Contact Address

Section Officer ES.1 Section, (Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, (ES 1) External Scholarships Division, A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001