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KTS

About Konkan Talent Search Examination

To search the hidden talent amongst the students of Konkan region and strive for future excellence of these students and motivate them to go ahead with basic research or competitive examinations as the case may be.
The Coverage
This examination is conducted in 3 Districts of Konkan viz. Raigd, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurga. Nearly 230+ high schools participate involving about 4000+ students of 8th and 9th Standards respectively. The medium of instruction is one of the followings: – Marathi, English, Semi-English and Urdu.

Nature of Examination

  • Written examination (objective type) of 200 marks divided in 3 papers (MAT, SAT and G.K.) conducted on last Sunday of Year.
  • Final examination of additional 300 marks (including viva) only for eligible 36 + 20 students conducted on First Sunday of March in subsequent year.

Organizational Set up for KTS Examination

  • Principal – The Director of the examination
  • Vice Principal (Science) – The Mentor
  • A Coordinator from the college staff
  • Seventeen Taluka coordinators as a link between college and the schools
  • Twelve College level sub committees to carry out various activities
  • Software support & Data Processing – The department of Computer Science
  • Two students assistant selected through the Earn an Learn Scheme of the college

Innovative Practices during the examination time held in March

  • Introduction to Laboratories and various new books.
  • Personal interview and Behavior observation.
  • Guidance to parents by an expert.