1. RIMC (Rashtriya Indian Military College)
Class: Admission in Class 8 (Only for Boys)
Age Eligibility: 11.5 to 13 years (as of 1st January or 1st July)
Exam Pattern: English – 125 Marks
Mathematics – 200 Marks
General Knowledge – 75 Marks
Interview – 50 Marks (after written exam)
Selection Process: Written + Interview + Medical
Batch Size: 25 students per term (Twice a year)
Exam Centre: Pune & Dehradun
Tentative Application Period: January and July
Official Website: https://rimc.gov.in
2. JNVST (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test)
Class: Admission in Class 6 and 9
Eligibility: Studied in Govt/recognized school in same district
Reservation: For girls, SC/ST, Divyang, and rural students
Exam Pattern: Mental Ability Test (MAT) – 40 Q, 50 Marks Arithmetic – 20 Q, 25 Marks Language – 20 Q, 25 Marks Exam Duration: 2 Hours
Tentative Apply Date: September–October
Official Website: https://navodaya.gov.in
3. MTSE (Maharashtra Talent Search Examination)
Classes: 8th, 9th, 10th
Eligibility: Any student from Maharashtra
Exam Pattern: MAT – 100 Marks SAT – 100 Marks (Maths, Science, Social Science)
Interview – 50 Marks (only for 10th)
Qualifying Marks: 70+
Scholarship: At Tehsil & District Level
Apply Date: December–February
Official Website: https://www.mtsexam.org
4. NTSE (National Talent Search Exam)(Currently Discontinued Since 2021, May Resume)
Class: 10th
Stages: Stage 1 – State Level Stage 2 – National Level
Exam Pattern: MAT – 50 Questions, 45 Minutes SAT – 100 Questions, 90 Minutes
Scholarship: ₹1,250/month (Class 11–12) ₹2,000/month (UG/PG)
Tentative Apply Date: August–September
Website: https://ncert.nic.in
5. 5th & 8th Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam
Eligibility: Students studying in Maharashtra-recognized schools
Papers: Paper I: Language (25 Q) + Maths (50 Q) Paper II: Third Language (25 Q) + Intelligence (50 Q)
Cutoff: Urban: 230–240 Rural: 210+ State Merit: 260+
Scholarship: ₹100/month + Certificate
Apply Period: November–January
Official Website: https://www.mscepune.in
6. NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship)
Class: 8th
Eligibility: Income < ₹3.5 lakh/year Minimum 55% in 7th Std (Relaxation for SC/ST)
Exam Pattern: MAT – 90 Q, 90 Marks SAT – 90 Q, 90 Marks
Scholarship: ₹1,000/month (Class 9–12)
Reservation: As per Central Govt norms
Apply Date: August–October
Website: https://www.education.gov.in/scholarships
7. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik CompetitionClasses: 6th & 9th
Eligibility: Students from recognized schools in Maharashtra
Stages: Stage 1 – Theory Exam Stage 2 – Practical + General Interview
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science
Apply Date: July–September
Website: https://www.msta.in
8. Olympiads (SOF, NSTSE, etc.)
Classes: 1st to 12th
Subjects: Science, Maths, English, Cyber, GK
Levels: School, Zonal, National, International
Application: Through school or directly online
Top Conducting Bodies: SOF: https://sofworld.org NSTSE: https://www.unifiedcouncil.com
9. Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE)
Class: Admission in 6th and 9th
Eligibility: Age 10–12 for Class 6 Age 13–15 for Class 9
Subjects: Class 6: Maths, GK, Language, Intelligence Class 9: Maths, Science, English, Social Science
Apply Date: October–December
Website: https://aissee.nta.nic.in
