Coaching students of pre-nurture group (under class 10th) in Kota, who are also aspirants of NTSE Examination 2015, have cited doubling of the scholarships under NTSE from 1000 students to 2000 students as a great opportunity. Since the last 10 years, only 1000 students of class 10th were selected annually in NTSE for availing scholarships.

The increase in the scholarships from 1000 to 2000 students
for NTSE 2015 has arrived as a major encouragement for the class 10th student
aspirants. Students qualifying NTSE Examination get scholarships per month till
post-graduation. Nilesh Gupta, Head of the Pre foundation Career Care
Programmes (PCCP), Resonance Eduventures Private Limited, Kota informed that
the increase in the NTSE Scholarship is a morale booster for the aspirants as
now more students would participate in the prestigious competitive examination.
One aspirant of NTSE and Pre nurture student of Resonance Eduventures Pvt
Limited, Yash Gupta said that NTSE is an important examination as it improves
basic fundamentals of the studies and also creates aptitude for the major
competitive examinations ahead in life. “It helps in improving the profile of
the students and also in building confidence,” said he. He has also been
selected for the final round of the International Junior Science Olympiad.

National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of
the NCERT and is a national level scholarship program (Exam). The
examination consists of tests, namely Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT). The items in the MAT and SAT are multiple choice questions.

Amit Gupta, Pre-Nurture Head, Allen Career Institute, Kota
said that the first stage of NTSE would be conducted by the Rajasthan Board of
Secondary Education and will be held on 8th November, for
which 3 lakh aspirants would be appearing in the country. Another aspirant, Ankit Kumar
said that increase in the seats has given him new hope and confidence to appear
in NTSE Examination.