National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme - Gymnastics
by Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Stipend, kit, coaching for young gymnasts
National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme - Gymnastics is a program by Sports Authority of India (SAI) for children aged 8 to 14, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Duration
Long-term, with continuation subject to annual performance review
Format
Individual
Time needed
Daily structured gymnastics training alongside school academics
About this opportunity
The Gymnastics component of the National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme of the Sports Authority of India identifies and nurtures gymnastics talent in the 8 to 14 years age group studying in adopted schools across India. Schools with strong sports infrastructure and a track record in gymnastics are adopted by SAI, and selected trainees continue their academic studies and gymnastics training in the same institution under scientific coaching and structured programmes.
Eligible children are 8 to 14 years of age and enrolled in a SAI adopted school, with preference to those who have shown aptitude in gymnastics or medalled at district level or participated at state level. Selection is conducted by a committee comprising SAI officials, school representatives, SAI coaches, and sports scientists through a battery of physical and medical fitness tests.
Selected trainees receive a monthly stipend, an annual sports kit, competition exposure support, and accidental insurance cover, along with access to qualified SAI gymnastics coaches and sports science support. Adopted schools receive gymnastics equipment and infrastructure assistance to deliver structured training.
Trainees are admitted on a non-residential basis, with boarding and lodging provided in place of stipend at select schools where residential intake has been approved. Continuation in the scheme is subject to periodic performance review by SAI.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 8 to 14 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in a SAI adopted school under the NSTC scheme
- Medical fitness clearance
- Physical fitness assessment by SAI battery of tests
Children aged 8 to 14 years studying in a SAI adopted school with aptitude in gymnastics. Preference to district level medal winners or state level participants. Selection through SAI battery of physical and medical fitness tests.
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Rewards and recognition
Award
₹1,000 monthly stipend
Monthly stipend of ₹1,000 paid to each non-residential trainee under the NSTC gymnastics programme. Residential trainees receive boarding and lodging in place of the stipend.
Recognition
SAI national talent pathway
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Daily gymnastics training at the adopted school
- Strength, flexibility, and conditioning sessions
- Participation in district, state, and national gymnastics competitions
- Periodic SAI fitness and performance assessments
- Sports science and medical monitoring
Mentors & faculty
SAI-empanelled gymnastics coaches, school physical education staff, and SAI sports scientists.
How to apply
- 1Children enrol through a SAI adopted school running the NSTC gymnastics programme in their region.
- 2Aspirants undergo a selection process conducted by a committee of SAI officials, school representatives, SAI coaches, and sports scientists, comprising a battery of physical and medical fitness tests.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme - Gymnastics free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme - Gymnastics?
Children aged 8 to 14.
What will my child gain from National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme - Gymnastics?
Monthly stipend of ₹1,000 per non-residential trainee. Annual sports kit support of ₹3,000 per trainee. Competition exposure support of ₹3,000 per year per trainee. Accidental insurance cover of ₹150 per year. Structured gymnastics coaching by SAI coaches and sports science support. Boarding and lodging at schools approved for residential intake.
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