NSAT-2025: Narayana scholastic aptitude test sees record participation in Telugu states

The 20th edition of Narayana Scholastic Aptitude Test (NSAT 2025) saw over 1 lakh students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participate, with over Rs 50 crore in scholarships and Rs 1 crore in cash prizes offered. Online exams will follow on October 19 and 26

Hyderabad: Over one lakh students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh appeared for the 20th edition of the Narayana Scholastic Aptitude Test (NSAT 2025), the flagship examination that aims to identify, nurture, and reward academic excellence among students (science stream) from Classes 5 to 11, a press release here on Monday said.

The NSAT-2025, which was conducted in offline mode between October 5 and 12, was designed to assess knowledge, reasoning, and problem-solving skills of students. The examination, which offered scholarships worth over Rs 50 crore and cash prizes exceeding Rs 1 crore, provided students with an opportunity to realize their scholarship dreams and take confident steps toward academic success, the press release said.

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The online NSAT-2025 examination is slated to be held on October 19 and 26, 2025, further extending the opportunity for students to participate and benefit from Narayana’s scholarship initiatives.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. P. Sindhura Narayana, Director of Narayana Educational Institutions, said, “The 20th edition of NSAT is a special milestone for us in the Telugu states. With assessments in Science, Mathematics, and Mental Ability, NSAT helps students sharpen analytical thinking while creating a fair and encouraging platform.”