NTSE 2026 Admit Card

The NTSE 2026 Admit Card is the most critical document for candidates, serving as their entry permit to the examination hall. Without a physical copy of the hall ticket, candidates will not be permitted to take the test. Generally, these admit cards are made available for download or collection approximately 21 days before the scheduled exam date.

For Stage I, the release of the hall ticket is managed by the respective State/U.T. education boards. Some states provide the facility to download it online, while others distribute it offline through school principals. For Stage II, the admit card is issued exclusively by NCERT via their official national portal.

The NTSE hall ticket contains vital information, including the exam venue address, candidate’s roll number, and specific reporting times. It is mandatory for students to carry a valid photo ID alongside their admit card for verification at the exam center.

NTSE 2026 Stage I Admit Card: State-Wise Links

The following table provides the official websites for various states and the typical mode of admit card release. Students should visit these portals in October 2026 to check for updates.

NTSE 2026 Stage II Admit Card

Only those students who qualify for the Stage I screening will be eligible for the Stage II National Level examination. NCERT usually uploads the E-Admit Cards for Phase 2 on its official website, ncert.nic.in, four weeks before the exam.

Steps to download the Stage II Admit Card:

• Visit the NCERT official website (ncert.nic.in) and navigate to the ‘National Talent Search Examination’ section.
• Click on the link ‘Download E-Admit Card for NTS Stage-II Examination’.
• Enter your Stage I Roll Number and Date of Birth.
• Download the PDF and print at least two copies.

Details to Verify on Your Hall Ticket

Once you receive your admit card, ensure the following details are correct. If you find any discrepancies, contact your School Principal or the State Liaison Officer immediately:

• Candidate’s Full Name and Date of Birth
• Category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PH)
• Roll Number and Gender
• Complete address of the Exam Centre
• Candidate’s Photograph and Signature

NTSE 2026 Last-Minute Preparation Tips

As the exam day approaches, focus on efficiency rather than new topics:

• Revision of Short Notes: Focus on formulas in Mathematics and key dates in Social Science.
• Mock Tests: Solve at least 3-5 full-length MAT papers to improve speed.
• Health & Rest: Maintain a consistent sleep cycle; exhaustion can lead to silly mistakes in the Mental Ability Test.
• Item Checklist: Keep your admit card, Aadhar card, and black/blue ballpoint pens ready a day in advance.

Special Instructions for Indian Students Studying Abroad

Indian nationals studying Class 10 abroad are exempted from the Stage I exam. They can appear directly for Stage II under these conditions:

• They must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in their Class IX annual examination.
• They must submit a request through their current Head of Institution along with an attested marksheet to NCERT, New Delhi, by December 31, 2025.
• If selected, the scholarship will only be paid if the student pursues further studies in India.