National Level Common Entrance Examination
| Official logo of NLCEE 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
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