TALLENTEX 2027 is open for students studying in Classes 5 to 10 in any recognised Indian school — no minimum marks from the previous class are required to register.

TALLENTEX, conducted by ALLEN Career Institute, is a national scholarship and talent search exam. Students in Classes 5 to 10 can apply for the 2027 edition and compete for cash prizes and ALLEN coaching fee waivers. Each class appears in a separate paper, and students may sit for TALLENTEX once per year, with the option to re-appear in future years as long as they remain within the eligible class range.

  • Eligible classes: Class 5 to Class 10 (enrolled in the current academic year)
  • School type: CBSE, ICSE, or State Board — any recognised Indian school
  • Minimum marks: no percentage requirement from the previous class
  • Attempts per year: one attempt per academic year
  • Maximum lifetime attempts: up to 6 attempts (one per class, from Class 5 to Class 10)
Direct Link to TALLENTEX 2027 Official Website

Table of Contents

  1. Class-Wise Eligibility Criteria
  2. General Eligibility Conditions
  3. Number of Attempts Allowed
  4. Subject and Question Pattern by Class
  5. FAQs

Class-Wise Eligibility Criteria for TALLENTEX 2027

TALLENTEX 2027 uses a class-group model. Each group has a separate paper and prize structure. The table below shows who qualifies in each group.

Class Group Eligible Class Board
Group I Class 5 CBSE / ICSE / State Board
Group II Class 6 CBSE / ICSE / State Board
Group III Class 7 CBSE / ICSE / State Board
Group IV Class 8 CBSE / ICSE / State Board
Group V Class 9 CBSE / ICSE / State Board
Group VI Class 10 CBSE / ICSE / State Board

You must register for the group that matches your current class at the time of TALLENTEX 2027. Registering for a different group is not permitted.

General Eligibility Conditions

Beyond the class requirement, students must meet these conditions to sit for TALLENTEX 2027:

  • School enrolment: you must be a regular student of any recognised Indian school — government or private, CBSE, ICSE, or State Board.
  • Nationality: Indian students studying in India are eligible.
  • Academic record: no minimum percentage in the previous class is required. TALLENTEX has no academic cut-off for registration.
  • Age: TALLENTEX does not set an age bar — your current class is the only qualifier.
  • Previous TALLENTEX participation: prior participation does not disqualify you; you can re-appear in a later year.

Number of Attempts Allowed in TALLENTEX 2027

TALLENTEX allows students to appear once per academic year. Since the eligible range spans Classes 5 to 10, a student who first appears in Class 5 can accumulate up to six lifetime attempts — one each year from Class 5 through Class 10.

First Attempt Class Last Possible Class Total Possible Attempts
Class 5 Class 10 6
Class 6 Class 10 5
Class 7 Class 10 4
Class 8 Class 10 3
Class 9 Class 10 2
Class 10 Class 10 1

A student who did not qualify in a previous year can still re-register the following year. Only one attempt is permitted within a single academic year.

Subject and Question Pattern by Class

TALLENTEX 2027 has separate papers for each class group. The subjects are aligned with the NCERT syllabus for that class.

Class Subjects Total Questions (Based on Previous Year Trends)
Class 5 Mathematics, Science, Mental Ability 90
Class 6 Mathematics, Science, Mental Ability 90
Class 7 Mathematics, Science, Mental Ability 90
Class 8 Mathematics, Science, Mental Ability 90
Class 9 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Mental Ability 100
Class 10 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Mental Ability 100

Students from ICSE or State Board are eligible but should align their preparation with NCERT material for the best results.

TALLENTEX 2027 Eligibility FAQs

Ques. Which classes are eligible for TALLENTEX 2027?

Ans. Students currently studying in Classes 5 to 10 in any recognised Indian school are eligible to appear in TALLENTEX 2027.

Ques. Is there a minimum percentage required to register for TALLENTEX 2027?

Ans. No. TALLENTEX does not require a minimum percentage or grade from the previous class. Any regular school student in the eligible class can register.

Ques. How many times can a student appear in TALLENTEX?

Ans. Students can appear once per academic year. Since the eligible range is Class 5 to 10, a student who begins in Class 5 can attempt TALLENTEX a maximum of six times over six years.

Ques. Can a student who appeared in TALLENTEX previously register again in 2027?

Ans. Yes. Previous participation does not disqualify you. As long as you are currently in Classes 5 to 10, you can re-register for TALLENTEX 2027.

Ques. Are ICSE and State Board students eligible for TALLENTEX 2027?

Ans. Yes. Students from CBSE, ICSE, and all State Boards are eligible. The paper is based on NCERT, so ICSE and State Board students should prepare using NCERT material.

Ques. Is there an age limit for TALLENTEX 2027?

Ans. TALLENTEX does not specify an age limit. Eligibility is based entirely on the class in which you are currently enrolled — Class 5 to Class 10.