National Level Common Entrance Examination
Official Logo of NLCEE | |
| Acronym | NLCEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Scholarship and Talent Identification Exam |
| Skills tested | General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Problem-solving, Analytical Reasoning |
| Purpose | Identify academically gifted students and provide exposure opportunities |
| Year started | 2019 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Score validity | 1 year |
| Offered | Annually (usually in December) |
| Regions | India |
| Languages | English |
| Annual number of test takers | 987,650[1] |
| Prerequisites | Students from Class 9-12 or competitive exam aspirants |
| Used by | Universities, Institutes |
| Qualification rate | Top 1% merit-based |
| Exposure Opportunities[2] | Visits to IITs, ISRO, NASA for selected students[3] |
| Website | nlcee.org |
The National Level Common Entrance Examination (NLCEE) is a non-profit scholarship and talent identification examination conducted in India.[4][5] It provides opportunities for academically gifted students, particularly from underprivileged backgrounds, by offering scholarships, career guidance, and exposure visits to prestigious institutions like IITs and ISRO.[6][7]
History
NLCEE was founded in 2019 by alumni from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) to address educational inequity.[8][9] Initially targeted at students from Bihar and the northeastern states, it expanded nationwide, becoming one of India's largest private scholarship initiatives.[10][11]
Eligibility
NLCEE is open to students from classes 9 to 12 and competitive exam aspirants such as JEE and NEET candidates.[12] Special focus is given to underprivileged students.[13][14]
Exam Structure
NLCEE involves a written test with sections including:
- General knowledge – Current affairs and basic general knowledge.
- Mathematics – Problem-solving and analytical reasoning.
- Science – Conceptual understanding of physics, chemistry, and biology.
- Logical Reasoning – Critical thinking and reasoning skills.
The examination is available in online and offline formats, conducted in multiple languages.[15]
See also
References
- ^ "NLCEE Official Website". NLCEE. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "30 underprivileged Bihar students take maiden flight, visit IIT Guwahati". The Hindu. 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Talent hunt enables 30 unprivileged students from Bihar to visit IIT Guwahati campus". Education Times. Education Times. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "IIT, IIM alumni to conduct test for ₹5 crore in scholarships". thehindu.com. The Hindu. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "IIM, IIT Alumni Launch Rs. 5 Crore Scholarships for JEE, UPSC & NEET Preparations". thebetterindia.com. The Better India. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Start-up offers free coaching to 100 needy students via competitive exam". The Hindu. 2022-06-04.
- ^ "IIM, IIT alumni to hold scholarship exam to aid students preparing for JEE, UPSC, NEET". Financial Express. 2021-01-08.
- ^ "Rashmi Rani of Purnia passed NLCEE exam, she wants to become an engineer". News18. 2023-02-10.
- ^ "Honoring successful students in NLCEE". Dainik Bhaskar. 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Scholarship scheme expanded". The Hindu. 2019-09-23.
- ^ "IIT-IIM students expand scope of their scholarship scheme". The Hindu. 2019-09-23.
- ^ "EdTech startup Edvizo launches NLCEE for students". Entrepreneur. 2021-05-10.
- ^ "Educational startup helps fulfill underprivileged students' dreams". New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. 2022-09-04. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Scholarship scheme expanded to include remote regions". The Hindu. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Golden opportunity for job in many posts in NLCEE". News4Nation. 2023-07-12.