Scholarship Olympiad for Classes 1 to 10

Discover and reward your child’s academic talent.

ISTSE helps students assess their skills in Mental Ability, Mathematics, Science and English through a structured scholarship olympiad.

Register as Parent / Student Register as School
Parents can register individual students online. Schools can register separately for school-based participation.
Upcoming Exams

Session 2026-27 ISTSE Exams

Parents and students can register for the Online Exam. Schools can register to conduct ISTSE for their students.

For Parents & Students
Online Exam
Date: November 2026

Register a student directly for the online ISTSE Olympiad.

Direct online registration
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For School Representatives
School Exam
Date: 3 February 2027

Register your school to conduct ISTSE for multiple students.

Represent a school? Register your school.
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Select Online Exam for individual student registration. Select School Exam if you represent a school.
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Participating Schools
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Cities
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Countries
10
Years of Excellence
98.3%
Satisfaction Rate
Why ISTSE?

Why Parents & Schools Choose Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE)

A scholarship olympiad designed for recognition, fairness, confidence and early competitive exposure.

International Recognition

ISTSE gives students the opportunity to be recognized beyond their classroom, school and city.

Fair & Transparent

Structured evaluation, AI-assisted proctoring and video viva for top scorers help ensure fair final rankings.

Scholarships & Awards

Deserving students are encouraged through scholarships, medals, certificates and recognition.

Online & School Modes

Students can participate directly online, while schools can conduct ISTSE for multiple students.

Early Competitive Exposure

Students experience time-bound, skill-based assessment at an early stage in a healthy way.

Two Ways to Participate

Choose the Right ISTSE Exam Mode

ISTSE offers two separate exam modes: an online exam for individual students and a paper-based school exam conducted through registered schools.

For Parents & Individual Students

Online Exam

Conducted from home for students registering directly with ISTSE.

Summer & Winter Exams Online ISTSE is conducted twice a year. Registration opens for the nearest exam only.
Exam Mode Online from home
Registration By parent / student
Eligible Classes Classes 1 to 10
Exam Date November 2026
  • Individual student registration is completed online.
  • Student appears for the exam from home using a suitable device.
  • Mock test and compatibility check support can be provided.

Monthly Scholarship for 12 Months

Rank 1 ₹1,500/month
Rank 2 ₹1,000/month
Rank 3 ₹500/month
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For Schools Only

School Exam

Paper-based ISTSE conducted in partnership with registered schools.

February School Exam Conducted once a year as a single-day paper-based exam for all classes.
Exam Mode Paper-based
Registration By school only
Eligible Classes Classes 1 to 10
Exam Date 3 February 2027
  • School registers with ISTSE for school-based participation.
  • School conducts the exam in its own premises.
  • All classes appear on a single exam day.
  • Suitable for principals, coordinators and teachers.

Monthly Scholarship for 12 Months

Rank 1 ₹1,800/month
Choose this if: You represent a school and want to conduct ISTSE for students.
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Parents and students can register for the Online Exam from home. Schools can register to conduct the paper-based ISTSE School Exam.

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