National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA)
by Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Platform (KAMP)
Skill assessment report
National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA) is a competition by Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Platform (KAMP) for students in Grade 3 to 12, open to students across India. Registration closes 31 Oct 2026.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Grade 3 to 12
Fee
₹400
Duration
60 minutes for Classes 3-4; 120 minutes for Classes 5-12
Format
Individual
Time needed
Single assessment session plus optional mock test period before the main date
Key dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Apr 2026
- Registration closes
- 31 Oct 2026
- Competition
- 18 Nov 2026 to 5 Dec 2026
- Results
- 15 Feb 2027
Registration Deadline
Last date for schools and individual students to register for the NASTA 2026 Assessment.
Mock Test Period
Start date for the optional mock tests to familiarize students with the assessment format.
Mock Test Period End
Last date to participate in the mock tests before the main assessment.
Main NASTA Assessment Date
The primary assessment for all registered students, conducted in chosen online or offline mode.
Participating Schools, Pan India, Various
About this opportunity
The National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA) is the flagship student assessment of the Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Platform (KAMP), implemented and managed by Vidhya Management Services. NASTA is designed as a standardised, age-appropriate evaluation that measures eight skills including cognitive abilities, problem-solving, critical thinking, and scientific knowledge.
NASTA is open to students of Classes 3 to 12 across CBSE schools, self-financed schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, ICSE, ISC, and other state-board institutions. The assessment is offered in both online and offline modes at participating schools, with the school selecting its preferred mode before the assessment date.
Results are published with detailed skill-mapping reports, supporting personalised learning pathways and career guidance. NASTA achievers are recognised at Pratibhotsav, KAMP's annual award ceremony, with results published across CBSE, UPMSP, and EMRS board cohorts.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 3 to 12
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to students enrolled in Classes 3 to 12 in CBSE, ICSE, ISC, state boards, KV, JNV, EMRS, and self-financed schools, plus pre-graduation students from ITI and Polytechnic institutions.
Open to students in Classes 3 to 12 across CBSE, ICSE, ISC, state boards, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and self-financed schools. Pre-graduation students from ITI and Polytechnic institutions are also eligible.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Eight skill parameters covering scientific temperament, aptitude, cognitive abilities, problem-solving, critical thinking, and scientific knowledge, assessed through MCQ-format questions calibrated to class level.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Pratibhotsav recognition
Top NASTA achievers are recognised at Pratibhotsav, KAMP's annual award ceremony, with awards presented across CBSE, UPMSP, and EMRS cohorts.
Certificate
Achiever certificate from KAMP
Top performers receive NASTA achiever certificates from KAMP.
Opens doors to
NASTA achiever recognition adds to the student's academic profile and supports personalised learning planning and career guidance.
Recognition
National recognition across boards
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Standardised assessment across CBSE, ICSE, state boards, KV, JNV, and EMRS
- Eight skill parameters covering cognitive and scientific aptitudes
- Detailed reporting and skill-mapping per student
- Pratibhotsav annual award ceremony for NASTA achievers
- 11,000 plus NASTA achievers recognised across programme history
Exam format
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Format
- Multiple Choice Question Format (MCQ)
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
A single assessment per cycle, with a mock test period in the weeks leading up to the main assessment date.
How entries are judged
Scoring is computed across the eight defined NASTA skill parameters with detailed reporting per student.
Selection process
Recognition as a NASTA achiever is based on assessment performance, with achievers honoured at Pratibhotsav, KAMP's annual award ceremony.
How to apply
- 1Schools enrol with KAMP and register their students through the KAMP portal at kamp.org.in.
- 2Individual students may also register directly via kamp.org.in/student-registration-and-login.
- 3Schools choose either the online or offline assessment mode (the mode cannot be changed after selection).
- 4Students take the mock tests in the lead-up to the main assessment date.
- 5Students take the NASTA assessment in the chosen mode at the scheduled time.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Participation fee is Rs 400 per student for self-financed schools. Fees for KV, JNV, EMRS, and partner-board cohorts may be subsidised; families should confirm with their school.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA)?
The registration deadline is 31 Oct 2026.
Is National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA) free?
No. The registration fee is ₹400.
Who can participate in National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA)?
Students in Grade 3 to 12.
What will my child gain from National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA)?
Detailed skill-mapping report across eight scientific and cognitive parameters. Recognition as a NASTA achiever for top performers at Pratibhotsav annual award ceremony. Supports personalised learning pathways and career guidance. Multi-board recognition across CBSE, UPMSP, EMRS, JNV, and KV networks.
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