SCERT State Council of Education, Research and Training, Punjab conducts this examination. So, the interested aspirants can apply for the Punjab State Talent Search Examination by filling out the online application form and submitting it before the last date. PSTSE is basically a talent search exam that is commenced for the students of classes 8 and 10 studying in the government schools of Punjab state.
The main objective behind the commencement of the examination is to provide financial aid to economically poor students to help them continue their secondary and higher education. The mode of examination is the online mode with objective-type questions. Aspirants need to satisfy their eligibility criteria in order to avail this scholarship. Get details about the PSTSE 2023 for class 8 and class 10 important dates, eligibility criteria, application form, results, awards, and prizes, go through the complete article below.
PSTSE 2023 Highlights
| Name of the Exam | Punjab State Talent Search Examination |
| Short-form | PSTSE 2023 |
| Conducting Authority | State Council of Education, Research and Training, Punjab (SCERT) |
| Exam Level | State-level |
| Purpose of the Exam |
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| Application Mode | Online/ Offline |
| Official Website | www.epunjabschool.gov.in |
PSTSE 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| PSTSE Class 8th and 10th 2023 Notification Release Date | To be announced |
| Application Form for session 2023 | To be announced |
| Application Form deadline | To be announced |
| Download of Admit Card | To be announced |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
| Result declaration | To be announced |
Eligibility Requirements
The State Council of Education, Research and Training, Punjab (SCERT) Punjab set the eligibility criteria for appearing in the Punjab Talent Search Examination. Consequently, all the candidates must fulfill the eligibility norms before registering online. The details of the minimum eligibility criteria to appear in the PSTSE exam are specified below:
- An applicant should have qualified in class 7th with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved category) to apply for the talent search examination for grade 8th.
- Applicants of PSTSE for class 10 need to clear class 9th with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved category).
- The candidates must be permanent residents of the state of Punjab.
- They must not avail the benefit of any other scholarship program.
PSTSE 2023 Application Form
The application form will be available online on the official website of PSTSE in an online mode. Candidates have to read all the instructions carefully in the brochure. Candidates must follow the steps as given in the section below:
- Provide details like name, gender, father’s name, date of birth, contact number, address, etc. in the application form.
- Other details such as school name, class presently studying in, name of the board, etc. will also be asked in the form.
- Choose the question paper language and exam center in the application form.
- Candidates need to only provide the only correct information in the form and any incorrect details can lead to its rejection.
- The duly filled application form needs to be submitted along with the application fee as required.
- After successful submission of the application form, candidates need to get a print copy of the form for future use.
Application Fee
The application submission will only be successful after the payment of the application fee. One can make the payment of the application fee via credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
Pattern of Exam
In order to prepare for the exam, the candidates should have a detailed idea of the exam pattern. The details of the PSTSE pattern of the exam are given below:
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Type of Questions: Objective type
- Duration of the exam: 3 Hours
- Number of Sections: 2 (MAT & SAT)
- Number of Questions: 180
- Total Marks: 180
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be added for each right response
- Medium of the question paper: Punjabi and English
| Name of the Paper | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Mental ability Test (MAT) | Verbal and Non-verbal, Maths, Social Science. | 90 | 90 |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Social Studies and Maths | 90 | 90 |
| Total | 180 | 180 | |
PSTSE 2023 Result
The result of the Punjab Talent Search Examination 2023 will be published online by the SCERT, Punjab through its official porta;. The result will be available in form of a merit list.
- Candidates can download their outcome online from the official website of the conducting authority i.e. SCERT, Punjab.
- The result will hold every detail like the name of the candidate, father’s name marks acquired in SAT and MAT, aggregate marks secured, qualifying status, etc.
- Candidates are required to obtain marks above the qualifying marks in order to clear the examination.
- Those contenders whose names appear in the merit list will be able to avail of the scholarship award.
Scholarship Award
The candidates who qualify in the Punjab Talent Search Examination 2023 will be allowed to receive the award and prizes. The details of the PSTSE awards are mentioned in the section below:
- The scholarship will be awarded to eligible candidates in the form of certificates and cash prizes.
- Qualified candidates will get a stipend of Rs.200/- each month from the SCERT.