National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national-level scholarship program in India to identify and recognize students with high intellect and academic talent. It is one of the most prestigious exams in India. Close to 50,00,000 students (a largely self selective group of students) appear in this scholarship exam every year, and 1000 scholarships are awarded, out of which 775 are not reserved. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Talent_Search_Examination