The Economic Times

NTSE stalled since 2021: Parliamentary panel calls scheme's suspension a 'severe blow' to talent pipeline, flags financial approval delay

The National Talent Search Examination remains stalled since 2021, impacting gifted students. Parliamentary committee expresses dissatisfaction with the ongoing delay and lack of progress. A revamped NTSE 2.0 proposal faces financial approval hurdles and inter-ministerial consultations. The scheme's discontinuation severely affects efforts to create educational pipelines for all students. The committee recommends exploring possibilities to restart the National Talent Search Examination.