Assessment Timeline.
Everything that happens from the day you register to the day your child receives their talent profile, certificate, and awards.
Registrations Open
Parents register their children online for the National Talent Search. Select class (5–8) and preferred language medium (English/Hindi).
Learning Academy & Practice Papers
CNTS Learning Academy goes live with interactive lessons, mock assessments, and solved examples across all four exam domains — Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, and Critical Thinking.
Registration Deadline
Registration window officially closes at 11:59 PM IST. Please make sure your child is registered before this date — no late entries are accepted after the cutoff.
Admit Cards & Hall Tickets
Candidate roll numbers, testing slot passes, and device diagnostic checks become accessible for download in the parent portal.
CNTS National Talent Assessment
The official online cognitive evaluation. Students appear from home on their registered desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
Evaluation & Analysis Period
Forensic verification, AI proctoring logs check, and percentile calculation across all participant cohorts.
Results, Credentials & Recognition
National Rankings Released
10 October 2026Overall percentiles, school topper standings, and state ranks published on the CNTS Result Portal. Tracked separately for Junior and Senior categories.
Talent Profiles Released
16 October 2026Comprehensive diagnostic reports mapping discovered cognitive strengths and actionable growth advice released in parent dashboards.
Certificates Released
18 October 2026Verifiable digital certificates with secure verification QR codes issued to all candidates.
Awards & Recognition Announcement
20 October 2026School topper medals, state merit trophies, and national podium stars declared. Credentials synchronized with school registries.
Start your child's journey today.
Register for ₹99. Complete the assessment on 27 September 2026and receive your child's talent profile, certificate, and awards in October.
Register Now – ₹99Registration closes 25 September 2026 at 11:59 PM IST