# NTSE stalled since 2021, parliamentary panel calls it severe blow 2026-08-10T21:51:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) has been stalled since 2021, and a parliamentary panel has called the suspension a 'severe blow' to the talent pipeline. The panel's June 16 report noted that the scheme's absence undermines efforts to encourage students from disadvantaged communities to stay in school through to PhD level. The education ministry submitted a draft memo for a revamped 'NTSE 2.0' for inter-ministerial consultations on 24 September 2025, but ET reports that financial approval is stuck over cost concerns. The exam previously selected about 2,000 Class 10 students annually from over 8-9 lakh candidates, offering monthly scholarships and mentoring up to postgraduate level. The panel has urged the government to explore restarting the scheme. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: Education Ministry, EFC, NTSE, Parliamentary panel, scholarships, talent search Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ntse-stalled-since-2021-parliamentary-panel-calls-it-severe-blow/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ntse-stalled-since-2021-parliamentary-panel-calls-it-severe-blow/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.