NSTSE — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Level Science Talent Search Examination, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (15)
The offline NSTSE exams for 2026-27 are scheduled for November 20 and December 2, 2026, while the online exam will be held on January 24, 2027. A mock test for online candidates will be conducted on January 17, 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Registration for NSTSE 2026-27 cycle is expected to begin in September 2026, following the typical annual schedule. Students from classes 2-12 can register online at unifiedcouncil.com or through their schools.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The National Level Science Talent Search Examination continues to offer attractive prizes including Rs. 2,00,000 cash prize for the overall topper and Tablet PCs for top 3 students in each class, encouraging students nationwide to participate.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Unified Council has opened registrations for NSTSE 2026-27 for students from classes 2 to 12. Applications can be submitted online at unifiedcouncil.com or through schools, with the exam scheduled for November-December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Unified Council declared the NSTSE 2025-26 offline exam results on January 22, 2026. Students can check their results including All India Rank (AIR) and subject-wise analysis on unifiedcouncil.com using their hall ticket number.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
Students who appeared in NSTSE 2025-26 and need name corrections on their certificates must submit details through the Google Form before March 6, 2026. After this date, no corrections will be accepted as certificate printing begins.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
Results for students who appeared for the NSTSE 2025-26 online exam (held January 25, 2026) are expected to be announced in March 2026. Students can download their Student Performance Report (SPR) for detailed feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
Registration for the upcoming NSTSE 2026-27 cycle is expected to begin in September 2026. Students from Classes 2 to 12 can apply either individually online or through their schools at unifiedcouncil.com.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
The Unified Council has released the NSTSE offline exam results for 2025-26 cycle on January 22, 2026. Students who appeared for the offline exams in December 2025 can now check their results on unifiedcouncil.com.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online exam result for NSTSE 2025-26, conducted on January 25, 2026, is tentatively expected to be announced in March 2026. Students who appeared for the online mode can check their performance reports on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Unified Council released the NSTSE offline exam results on January 22, 2026. Students can check their results at unifiedcouncil.com using their 8-digit hall ticket number.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Unified Council has opened the registration window for NSTSE 2026-27 for students from Classes 2 to 12. Schools can now register their students through the official portal for the upcoming examination cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The official NSTSE website has uploaded previous years' question papers and sample tests to help students prepare effectively. Resources are categorized by class level and subject area.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The examination will continue to follow the OMR-based format with questions testing conceptual understanding in Science, Mathematics, and General Awareness. Students are advised to prepare using NCERT-aligned syllabus materials.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Unified Council has announced that students securing top ranks will be eligible for scholarships and merit certificates. Class-wise rankings will determine scholarship amounts ranging from cash awards to educational vouchers.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (32)
Online exam results
Wed, 24 Mar, 2027Results for online exam expected in March 2027
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Online exam result announcement
Tue, 16 Mar, 2027Results for individual online exam participants
Archived 11 Aug 2026
NSTSE 2026-27 result announcement (expected)
Tue, 2 Mar, 2027Results typically declared 45 days after exam completion
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Offline exam result announcement
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Results for school-based exam participants
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Offline exam results
Wed, 10 Feb, 2027Results declared approximately 45 days after offline exams
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 online exam (expected)
Tue, 26 Jan, 2027Online exam typically held in late January; mock exam precedes final
Archived 21 Jul 2026
🏅Online exam (individual registration)
Sun, 24 Jan, 2027Final online exam for students who registered individually
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 online exam
Sun, 24 Jan, 2027Final exam for direct individual registrations
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Online mock test
Mon, 18 Jan, 2027Practice test for individual online registrations
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Online mock test
Sun, 17 Jan, 2027Practice test for online exam candidates to familiarize with interface
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release for online exam
Thu, 7 Jan, 2027Hall tickets available 10-15 days before online exam on Unified Council dashboard
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NSTSE 2026-27 registration deadline (expected)
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Registration usually closes in early January of exam year
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Registration deadline
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Last date to complete NSTSE 2026-27 registration
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 offline exam (expected - Date 2)
Sat, 19 Dec, 2026Second offline exam date typically mid-December
Archived 21 Jul 2026
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 offline exam (expected - Date 1)
Mon, 7 Dec, 2026Offline exam through schools typically held in early December
Archived 21 Jul 2026
🏅Offline exam - Date 2 (through schools)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Second date for school-based offline examination
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 offline exam (Second date)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Alternate date for school-based exam
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Scholarship distribution ceremony
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Top performers receive awards and merit certificates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅Offline exam - Date 1 (through schools)
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026First date for school-based offline examination
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSTSE 2026-27 offline exam (First date)
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Exam conducted through participating schools
Archived 11 Aug 2026
NSTSE result declaration
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Class-wise results and rank lists published online
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Registration deadline for school-based applications
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026Schools to submit consolidated registrations
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Answer key publication
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Provisional answer keys released for student reference
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSTSE examination day (tentative)
Tue, 8 Sept, 2026National Level Science Talent Search Examination conducted across centers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSTSE 2026-27 registration opens (expected)
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Registration typically begins in September; apply at unifiedcouncil.com
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Registration opens (online and through schools)
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Students can register individually or through schools on unifiedcouncil.com
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NSTSE admit card release
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Roll numbers and exam center details available for download
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Individual student registration closes
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Final deadline for independent student registrations
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration deadline for NSTSE 2026-27
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Last date for schools to complete bulk registration of students
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Registration opens (2026-27 cycle)
Fri, 22 May, 2026Applications accepted online and through schools
Archived 11 Aug 2026
NSTSE 2025-26 offline result declared
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Results available on unifiedcouncil.com with AIR and subject-wise analysis
Archived 21 Jul 2026
NSTSE 2025-26 online exam result (expected)
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026March 2026 tentative; results typically declared 45 days after exam
Archived 21 Jul 2026
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