NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH · 2026

About AMP NTS 2026

The National Talent Search (NTS) 2026 question papers are designed by a team of eminent academicians from prestigious universities and institutes across India.

100

Comprehensive offline MCQs across all core subjects

TOTAL QUESTIONS
5

Core subject areas tailored to your specific category

DISTINCT SECTIONS
20

Equal weightage across all 5 syllabus domains

QS PER SECTION
Zero

Attempt every question with confidence & no penalty

NEGATIVE MARKING
Tailored Academic Rigor

Exam Formats for Schools & Colleges

Structured separately for school learners and higher education students to evaluate fundamental cognition, analytical reasoning, and competitive readiness.

School CategoryClasses 8, 9 & 10

For School Students

Pattern aligned with NTSE (by NCERT), divided into two core components:

MAT (Mental Ability)Common for all

Tests logical reasoning, problem-solving, and cognitive ability.

SAT (Scholastic)Class-specific

Tests academic subject knowledge based on the respective class level.

Separate paper for each class: 8, 9, and 10
Higher SecondaryClasses 11th & 12th

Junior College

Designed on the lines of major national entrance examinations to build strong academic foundations and analytical aptitude.

Core Focus Areas

Analytical reasoning, quantitative skills, language comprehension, and general awareness.

Key Benchmarks
CUET (UG)National EntrancesAptitude Foundation
Dedicated paper for Classes 11th & 12th
Higher EducationUndergraduate

Senior / Degree College

Geared towards competitive examinations, higher education admissions, and campus recruitment readiness.

Comparable Standards
UPSC (CSAT)CATGRE / GMATGATESSC CGLCampus Placements (TCS, Infosys, Wipro)
Dedicated paper for Undergraduate Students
Uniform Structure

NTS Exam Syllabus & Pattern

Each question paper consists of 5 structured sections, featuring 20 questions per section (100 Multiple Choice Questions in total).

0120 Questions

Quantitative Analysis

Assesses fundamental mathematical concepts, numerical computation, problem-solving, and quantitative analytical skills.

Objective MCQ Format20 Marks
0220 Questions

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Tests your capability to decipher graphs, charts, and structured data, alongside applying critical logical reasoning to solve complex problems.

Objective MCQ Format20 Marks
0320 Questions

Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension

Evaluates comprehensive English language command, contextual vocabulary, sentence structuring, and analytical passage reading skills.

Objective MCQ Format20 Marks
0420 Questions

Current Affairs

Examines knowledge of recent national and international events, technological breakthroughs, socio-economic developments, and key milestones.

Objective MCQ Format20 Marks
0520 Questions

General Knowledge & Islamic Studies / Deeniyat

Tests broad general awareness as well as foundational ethical, moral, and spiritual understanding to nurture holistic character development.

Objective MCQ Format20 Marks
Essential Instructions

Exam Guidelines NTS 2026

Please review the official rules, marking scheme, and candidate protocol carefully prior to examination day.

No Negative Marking

Candidates are encouraged to attempt all 100 questions. Incorrect responses will not incur any negative score penalty.

Single Attempt Policy

No extra attempts or re-tests will be granted under any circumstances once the exam window closes.

Flexible Registration

Students can register directly as individual applicants or collectively through their participating schools and colleges.

Stay Updated on Announcements & Schedules

All schedule updates, admit card alerts, and results are published on the official portal and distributed via registered communications. All decisions by the AMP NTS Team remain final.

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Check out Detailed Guideline Document

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