March 04 2016, 14.40 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Bangalore, March 04, 2016: Once again the students of BASE (www.base-edu.in), bring outstanding results to qualify in National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2016, the prestigious national level scholarship programme organised by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Master Yogesh has got 1st rank in ST category in the state. 20 students from BASE’s Foundation SnT program made their way through the first round for the final round which will be conducted on 8th May 2016 across the country. More than 80000 students from Karnataka had written the test and 209 students have qualified from the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vallish Herur, Director of BASE said: “It feels great when our efforts yield positive results. We are very delighted that our student has topped in NTSE. From the last two decades, the continuing success of BASE students at various entrance exams can be attributed to the dedicated efforts of its experienced faculty.”
NTSE is a national-level scholarship program conducted by NCERT for students studying in class 10 to identify and recognize students with high intellect and academic talent. It is one of the most oldest & prestigious exams in India. Students pursuing professional courses such as engineering, medicine, management and law are eligible to receive financial assistance up to the post graduation level. Students pursuing basic sciences, social sciences and commerce, financial assistance is provided up to Ph.D Level. The examination is conducted at both State & National levels.
About BASE: BASE started functioning in the year 1991 from its present premises in Basavanagudi in Bangalore. It was started by Dr. H.S. Nagaraja with the intention of increasing the number of candidates from Karnataka gaining entrance into IITs (Indian Institute of Technology), NITs (National Institute of Technology) and All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS). From a modest strength of 4 faculty members and 3 students, BASE has now grown to include 150 teaching faculty and multiple programmes for students from class 5 to 2nd PU/Class12. BASE has consistently performed since its inception both in terms of growth and an astounding share in the number of BASE students gaining entrance into the IITs, NITs & AIIMS.
