Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) 2025–26
The Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) is an international-level scholarship Olympiad designed to assess the intellectual potential of students from Class 1 to 10. It evaluates skills across Mental & Logical Ability, Mathematics, Science, and English, aligning with CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curricula.
ISTSE 2025–26 Exam Schedule
Class 1–3: May 18, 2025
Class 4–6: May 17, 2025
Class 7–10: May 11, 2025
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2025
Exam Date: February 3, 2026
Exam Format & Syllabus Breakdown
Duration: 60 minutes
Question Count:
35 questions for Classes 1–4
50 questions for Classes 5–10
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Eligibility: Open to students from Class 1 to 10 across all boards.
Exam Fee: Online Exam: ₹399 (Late Fee: ₹449)
Paper-Based Exam: ₹200
Negative Marking: Applicable for incorrect answers.
Opening Date: 17-Jun-2025 12:02 PM
Closing Date: 17-Jun-2025 12:02 PM
Paper-Based Exam (Through Schools): Conducted within schools during school hours. Students need to register through their respective schools.
Class 1–3: May 18, 2025
Class 4–6: May 17, 2025
Class 7–10: May 11, 2025
aper-Based Exam (Through Schools):
Exam Date: February 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2025
Paper-Based Exam: ₹200
Subject-wise Weightage
For Classes 1–4:
Mental & Logical Ability: 12%
Mathematics: 24%
Science: 24%
English: 20%
Scholars Section: 20%
For Classes 5–10:
Mental & Logical Ability: 9%
Mathematics: 24%
Science: 24%
English: 18%
Scholars Section: 25%
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.