Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Talent Search Exam Application Form 2026 - Apply Online, Last Date
The Directorate of Government, Tamil Nadu, is going to conduct the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Talent Search Exam 2026 (TNCM TSE) for the academic year 2025-26. The TNCM TSE 2026 application forms were available from December 18, 2025, on the official website at dge.tn.gov.in. The last date to submit the Tamil Nadu CM talent search exam application form 2026 has been extended till January 12, 2026, which was earlier January 10, 2025. The students from Classes 9 to 10 from Government schools are eligible to apply for the examination.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Talent Search Exam Application 2026
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- TNCM TSE Exam 2026 Application Dates
- TN Chief Minister’s Talent Search Exam 2026 Overview
- How to Apply Online for TNCM TSE 2025-26?
- Details to Fill on TN Chief Minister’s TSE Application Form 2026
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s talent search exam 2026 will be conducted on January 31, 2026. A total of 1000 students will be selected, 500 boys and 500 girls. Each student will be awarded a scholarship of Rs 10,000 per year (Rs 1000 per month). Interested students can apply online before the deadline and appear in the examination. Read more to get details of the application form for TNCM TS 2026, the application process, and examination details.
TNCM TSE Exam 2026 Application Dates
The important dates for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s talent search exam 2026 have been mentioned in the table given below, along with the application dates. Students can keep themselves updated and submit their application forms before the deadline.
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
TN Chief Minister’s talent search exam notification | December 15, 2025 |
TN CM talent search exam application start date | December 18, 2025 |
Last date to apply online |
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s talent search exam date 2026 | January 31, 2026 |
TN Chief Minister’s Talent Search Exam 2026 Overview
The detailed overview of the TNCM TSE 2025-26 has been mentioned in the table given below for the students.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Conducting authority | Directorate of Government Examination, Tamil Nadu (DGE Tamil Nadu) |
Exam | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Talent Search Exam 2026 |
Application dates | December 18, 2025, to January 12, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 31, 2026 |
Mode of application | Online |
Mode of examination | Offline (OMR-based) |
Time | 10 AM to 12 PM |
Total marks | 60 |
Official website | dge.tn.gov.in |
How to Apply Online for TNCM TSE 2025-26?
To apply for the TNCM TSE 2025-26, students can follow the steps mentioned below.
- Visit the official website of the Directorate of Government Examination at dge.tn.gov.in.
- In the latest notification section, students will find the link for the ‘Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s talent search exam 2026’.
- Click on the link and now click on the link for ‘TNCMTSE Jan 2026 Application Form’.
- A blank application form will appear on the screen.
- Fill in the details like email ID, name, father’s name, mobile number, school address, etc.
- Submit it to the school headmaster and pay the application fee.
Sample of the application form
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Details to Fill on TN Chief Minister’s TSE Application Form 2026
Students will have to fill in the following details on the application form for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s talent search exam 2026.
- Student’s name
- Father’s name
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Community
- Mobile number
- School name and address
- Student’s address and pincode
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Q: What is the Chief Minister's talent search exam in Tamil Nadu?
A:
The TN CM TSE exam 2026 is a scholarship examination conducted for students studying in Class 9 and Class 10 in government schools. Selected students will receive Rs 10000 per year.
Q: What is the scholarship amount for the CM talent exam in Tamil Nadu?
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The scholarship amount for the Tamil Nadu Talent Search exam 2026 is Rs 10000 per year (Rs 1000 per month).
Q: When will the TNCM TSE exam for 2026 be conducted?
A:
The TNCM TSE 2026 will be held on January 31, 2026.
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