National Talent Search Examination
NCERT announces the dates of National Talent Search Examination for students of Class X
| Stage | Area | Dates |
| Stage I (State) | Last Date for Submission of Application Form | 31st August, 2012 * |
| Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 17th November, 2012 (Saturday) | |
| Examination in All other States and Union Territories | 18th November, 2012 (Sunday) | |
| Stage II (National) | Examination in All States and Union Territories | 12th May, 2013 (Sunday) |