The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education administers the State Talent Search Examination (STSE) to students who want to go to graduate school. Every year, students in Classes 10 and 12 from boards approved by the examination authorities participate in the STSE. The STSE is set for December of 2024 (dates are subject to update).

State Talent Search Examination (STSE) Conducting Body

For students who succeed academically, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education hosts the State Talent Search scholarship test. The exam is solely administered offline (with a pen and paper).

Exam Highlights

Full Exam Name	State Talent Search Examination
Short Exam Name	STSE
Conducting Body	Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Language Medium	English and Hindi
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	http://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/
Application Fee	General: Rs. 250 OBC/SC/ST: Rs. 125
Examination Mode	Offline (Written Exam)
Duration	Each part has a different time limit

Eligibility Criteria for STSE

Here is a list of the requirements for STSE eligibility-

• Candidates for the State Talent Search Examination may be students enrolled in Classes 10 and 12.
• Students enrolled in Classes 10 and 12 must have received at least 50% of their marks in Class 9 and Class 11, respectively.
• There is no upper age limit to take the STSE exam.

Exam Pattern and Date of STSE Exam

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, or RBSE, hosts the Rajasthan STSE every year. It is often held in November or December, however the exact date may vary depending on the outside circumstances. The State Talent Search Exam is administered offline using pen and paper. Every section has a distinct time limit. Every right response has one mark, and incorrect responses do not carry a negative mark. The exam is administered in Hindi and English, with questions of a strictly objective nature. There are three sections to the questions. The following is the whole STSE exam schedule.

Sr. No.	Topics	Max. Marks	No. of Questions	Time Limit
1.	Mental Ability Test	50	50	45 minutes
2.	Language Comprehensive Test	40	40	45 minutes
3.	Scholastic Aptitude Test	90	90	90 minutes

The STSE topic classification and syllabus for Classes 10 and 12 are as follows:

Class 10

Sr. No.	Subjects	No. of Questions
1.	Chemistry	25
2.	Physics	25
3.	Mathematics	20
4.	Biology	20

Class 12 (Commerce)

Sr. No.	Subjects	No. of Questions
1.	Economics/Mathematics	30
2.	Business Studies	30
3.	Accountancy	30

Class 12 (Science)

Sr. No.	Subjects	No. of Questions
1.	Physics	30
2.	Chemistry	30
3.	Mathematics/Biology	30

Class 12 (Arts)

Sr. No.	Subjects	No. of Questions
1.	Geography	23
2.	Political Science	23
3.	History	23
4.	Mathematics/Economics	21

Application Process for STSE (Rajasthan)

The STSE Rajasthan application form is released by RBSE. Before the deadline, eligible applicants must submit their STSE application. Every detail on the registration form needs to be accurate and accessible to be verified.

To apply go to the website : rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

Next upload the data that is listed in the registration form for STSE Rajasthan. Subsequently, upload your documents and pay the registration money as instructed in the STSE Rajasthan exam announcement.

• Applicants must upload information such as their name, date of birth, category, school name, class, grades, and other details in order to complete the application form.
• The registration form should contain scanned copies of the applicant’s signature, PWD certificate, caste certificate, and/or photo, if appropriate.
• The application form should include the exam center and language option that you have selected.
• Both the application fee and the completed form must be uploaded online.
• Please refer to the official announcement for further details.

Rajasthan STSE Admit Card

A few weeks before the test, the STSE admit card will be accessible on the Rajasthan board’s official website.

• Candidates will not be permitted to take the STSE exam if they do not have the required admission card, which they must download, print, and present to the exam location.
• The official admission card will only be available online; it will not be sent by mail or courier.
• Details regarding the exam, including date, time, place, address, and so on, will be provided on the card.

STSE Rajasthan Result and Scholarships

After passing the STSE exam, candidates can check their results online.

• The examination results will be made available on the Rajasthan Education Board’s official website.
• A comprehensive roster of eligible pupils shall be compiled, and such applicants shall be granted a scholarship.
• The top scorer on the STSE will receive a scholarship worth Rs. 4,000, while the next nineteen rank holders will receive scholarships of Rs. 2,000.
• Students who score between 80% and 90% on the exam will receive the Distinction Certificate, while those who score over 90% will receive the Scholar Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions on STSE

Q1 Does the STSE scholarship test have a minimum mark percentage need in order to apply?

Applicants must have passed their previous year’s board exam with at least 50% of the possible points.

Q2 Is the STSE exam administered online or offline?

The STSE test is administered offline.

Q3 Do incorrect answers on the STSE exam result in a mark deduction?

No, the STSE exam does not have negative marks for wrong answers.

Q4 Can a candidate make changes to their STSE application after submitting the form?

Once the application form is turned in and the registration cost is paid, it cannot be changed again.

Q5 Which group is not required to pay the STSE application fee?

There is an STSE application fee that applies to all categories.

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