AMP National Talent Search 2026
India’s premier nationwide offline talent benchmark conducted by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP). In the past 6 years, over 3.5 Lakh+ students across 400+ districts have participated. NTS 2026 welcomes students from all educational boards, universities, and Madarsa systems across India.
Objectives of the Competition
Crafted by distinguished academicians from across the nation to elevate student readiness, benchmark aptitude, and bridge talent with opportunity.
Awareness & Competition
Create widespread awareness and instill a spirited drive for academic excellence early in education.
Competitive Readiness
Rigorously assess general knowledge, logical faculties, and real-time exam preparedness.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Provide students with actionable diagnostic feedback on their analytical capabilities and subject gaps.
National Exam Gateway
Serve as a stepping stone for IIT-JEE, NEET, UPSC, CAT, CUET, CLAT, NDA, CDS, and career gateways.
Institutional Recognition
Gain widespread prestige and credentialing among leading universities, colleges, and schools.
Benchmark for Parents
Offer reliable, standardized insights for educators and families to support their children's progress.
Mentorship & Resources
Direct integration into AMP's ongoing scholarship, career guidance, and empowerment ecosystems.
Firsthand Experience
Authentic national exam exposure using test papers created by distinguished subject matter experts.
Eligibility Criteria for NTS 2026
Open to all Indian citizens studying in India across schools, junior colleges, degree colleges, NIOS, and Madarsa systems.
School Students
Classes 8th, 9th & 10th
- •Students currently enrolled in classes 8th, 9th, or 10th at schools or madrasas (age alignment - 13 years with class 8th, 14 years with class 9th, and 15 years with class 10th).
- •NIOS students take the school-level exam for secondary (class 10th).
Junior College
Classes 11th & 12th / Intermediate
- •Enrolled in 11th or 12th during the academic year 2026–2027.
- •Diploma and ITI students aged 15–17 qualify under this category.
- •NIOS Senior Secondary students take this junior college exam.
Senior / Degree College
Undergraduate Degree Students
- •Students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs in AY 2026–2027.
- •Diploma and ITI students aged 17–21 qualify under this category.
- •Open to all disciplines (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, MBBS, BBA, Law, etc.).
Centre-Based Written Exam
Ensuring fairness, integrity, and equal accessibility for all students across urban and rural talukas nationwide.
Saturday, 05th December 2026
Exams for all three categories (School, Junior College, Senior College) will be held simultaneously on the same day nationwide.
90 Minutes
Standard durationA focused 1.5-hour testing window designed to evaluate speed, analytical precision, and time management.
100 MCQs (OMR)
Objective physical formatObjective questions with bubbling on official printed OMR sheets evaluated using automated optical scanners.
No Negative Marking
Zero penalty scoreFull marks awarded for every correct answer with zero negative deductions, encouraging confident student participation.
1,500+ Exam Centres
600+ DistrictsLocated in 1,200+ blocks across India. Students choose their nearest preferred centre during registration.
3 Convenient Registration Options
Register individually through the web portal, via the mobile app, or in bulk through your educational institution.
AMP World Website
Direct online candidate portal with instant application submission.
AMP World Mobile App
Download from Google Play Store for registration and hall ticket access.
Bulk Registration (Institutes)
Schools and colleges can enroll entire student batches in one single go.
Hall Tickets Release: Tuesday, 1st December 2026
Available for all registered candidates under the “My Registration” tab on the AMP World Mobile App and directly downloadable from www.ampworld.in.
Scholarships Worth ₹10 Crore+ & Cash Prizes
Substantial career-launching scholarships, cash prizes, and fee waivers provided by AMP’s premier training partners across India.
🎓Higher Education Coaching Scholarships
Partner institutes offer fee waivers on their annual tuition for NEET, IIT-JEE, CLAT, UPSC, and competitive foundation batches.
Full or near-full tuition waiver at premier coaching academies across India.
Partial tuition assistance through AMP partner coaching institutions nationwide.
• Scholarships apply exclusively to annual tuition fees (residential facilities may vary).
• Final selection adheres to established national admission authority screening procedures.
🏆Cash Awards (₹5 Lakh+ Total)
Awarded to top rankers in each category
Certificates of Merit & Participation
Official verified e-Certificates issued by AMP recognizing excellence across national and state percentiles.
Merit-cum-Means Support for 500 Students
Financial assistance of ₹10,000 or more through AMP’s crowdfunding platform, IndiaZakat.com, for deserving students.
Eligibility Requirement: The student's annual family income must be below ₹2,00,000 per annum.
AMP guides shortlisted students through application, verification, and disbursement.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Aligned with NCERT NTSE for schools and national aptitude standards for colleges.
Mental Ability Test (MAT)
Common test paper across Classes 8th, 9th, and 10th evaluating core cognitive power.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Grade-specific curriculum assessing standard academic subjects (10 Questions each).
Live Daily Support & Category Helplines
Direct assistance channels for students, parents, and coordinators throughout the registration period.
Daily Live Helpline Meeting
Special daily live sessions on AMP NTS 2026 for students, parents, and teachers to resolve all queries directly with the central advisory team.
Category Phone Helplines
*Please WhatsApp your inquiry first before calling for immediate resolution.
Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Join hands as an institutional partner, host exam centre, mobilization NGO, or exam observer.
Institution Partner
Register your school or college for NTS 2026. Empower your campus with prestigious awards and MoU.
- ✓Formal MoU by AMP
- ✓Best Performance Award
- ✓Institutional Certificates
Become an Exam Centre
Host the physical pen-and-paper exam for your block or taluka. Serve as regional cluster hub.
- ✓Host NTS in your campus
- ✓Regional talent leadership
- ✓Cluster hub credentialing
Mobilization Partner
For NGOs and civil society organisations to lead local outreach and assist students with registrations.
- ✓Community grassroots impact
- ✓Connect schools & ulema
- ✓Nominate exam observers
Volunteers & Observers
Serve as grassroots NTS Ambassadors or official Exam Observers ensuring standard test integrity.
- ✓Promote in your locality
- ✓Oversee exam centre fairness
- ✓AMP leadership network
Ready to Benchmark Your Knowledge?
Join over 2,00,000+ ambitious students across 600+ districts taking the definitive national test for scholarships and academic recognition.