TALLENTEX: syllabus, mock tests and practice
A private national talent and scholarship test run by the coaching institute ALLEN for Classes 5-10. Children get an All India rank and a report on their competitive aptitude. Top scorers can win cash prizes and up to 90% off ALLEN course fees. The paper covers science, maths and reasoning.
- Classes
- Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Mock tests
- 41
- Downloads
- 17
TALLENTEX syllabus by class
About the TALLENTEX exam
How the exam works
TALLENTEX 2027, current ALLEN class 5 sheet: English MCQs with four choices and one correct answer. Offline:80 questions in120 minutes; Physics11,Chemistry11,Biology11,Mathematics25,IQ22. Online:100 questions in120 minutes; Physics14,Chemistry14,Biology15,Mathematics30,IQ27. Correct answer:+4. No negative marking. Unanswered:0. Practice sets below use the offline pattern scaled to20 questions and30 minutes.
Who can apply
Open to students currently in Classes 5-10, including existing ALLEN students. The scholarship applies only to the study mode (online or classroom) chosen at registration. The fee is Rs 300 and non-refundable (early-bird Rs 99 until 7 July 2026).
When it happens
TALLENTEX 2027 exams have finished: offline on 25 October 2026, 14:00–16:00, and online on 25, 28 and 31 October 2026. ALLEN's 5 October notice set 11 October as the registration deadline. ALLEN's 26 October report expects results in the second week of November 2026 and mentions Early Bird admission benefits through 20 December 2026. The next edition's exam dates have not been verified; do not present the October exams as upcoming. Status checked 1 November 2026; times are IST.
How to register
Register at allen.in/tallentex with a mobile number, choose the study mode and test preferences, and pay the fee. Offline forms are also available at partner schools and ALLEN centres. The admit card and results appear on allen.in/tallentex.
Official website, syllabus and sample papers
Links to the organiser's own pages. Past and sample papers are published there by the organiser.
Preparation and test-day instructions
Prepare the current ALLEN class syllabus, including the previous-class chapters explicitly named in it. Practise each science and maths lesson and each reasoning skill, then attempt the official sample paper under timed conditions. For the offline test, take your seat at least 30 minutes early for the OMR formalities; for the online test, log in at least 30 minutes early. Follow your admit card for the venue, reporting requirements and permitted items.
How the exam works
TALLENTEX 2027, current ALLEN class 6 sheet: English MCQs with four choices and one correct answer. Offline:80 questions in120 minutes; Physics11,Chemistry11,Biology11,Mathematics25,IQ22. Online:100 questions in120 minutes; Physics14,Chemistry14,Biology15,Mathematics30,IQ27. Correct answer:+4. No negative marking. Unanswered:0. Practice sets below use the offline pattern scaled to20 questions and30 minutes.
How the exam works
TALLENTEX 2027, current ALLEN class 7 sheet: English MCQs with four choices and one correct answer. Offline:80 questions in120 minutes; Physics11,Chemistry11,Biology11,Mathematics25,IQ22. Online:100 questions in120 minutes; Physics14,Chemistry14,Biology15,Mathematics30,IQ27. Correct answer:+4. Wrong answer:−1,as printed on the current class-specific ALLEN sheet. Unanswered:0. Practice sets below use the offline pattern scaled to20 questions and30 minutes.
How the exam works
TALLENTEX 2027, current ALLEN class 8 sheet: English MCQs with four choices and one correct answer. Offline:80 questions in120 minutes; Physics15,Chemistry15,Biology15,Mathematics15,IQ20. Online:100 questions in120 minutes; Physics19,Chemistry18,Biology19,Mathematics19,IQ25. Correct answer:+4. Wrong answer:−1,as printed on the current class-specific ALLEN sheet. Unanswered:0. Practice sets below use the offline pattern scaled to20 questions and30 minutes.
How the exam works
TALLENTEX 2027, current ALLEN class 9 sheet: English MCQs with four choices and one correct answer. Offline:80 questions in120 minutes; Physics15,Chemistry15,Biology15,Mathematics15,IQ20. Online:100 questions in120 minutes; Physics19,Chemistry18,Biology19,Mathematics19,IQ25. Correct answer:+4. Wrong answer:−1,as printed on the current class-specific ALLEN sheet. Unanswered:0. Practice sets below use the offline pattern scaled to20 questions and30 minutes.
How the exam works
TALLENTEX 2027, current ALLEN class 10 sheet: English MCQs with four choices and one correct answer. Offline:80 questions in120 minutes; Physics15,Chemistry15,Biology15,Mathematics15,IQ20. Online:100 questions in120 minutes; Physics19,Chemistry18,Biology19,Mathematics19,IQ25. Correct answer:+4. Wrong answer:−1,as printed on the current class-specific ALLEN sheet. Unanswered:0. Practice sets below use the offline pattern scaled to20 questions and30 minutes.
TALLENTEX syllabus
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TALLENTEX syllabus, Class 5 · 2026-27
Physics (4 topics) · Chemistry (4 topics) · Biology (6 topics) · Mathematics (10 topics) · Logical & Mental Ability (IQ) (14 topics)
TALLENTEX syllabus, Class 6 · 2026-27
Physics (4 topics) · Chemistry (5 topics) · Biology (5 topics) · Mathematics (11 topics) · Logical & Mental Ability (IQ) (14 topics)
TALLENTEX syllabus, Class 7 · 2026-27
Physics (5 topics) · Chemistry (5 topics) · Biology (4 topics) · Mathematics (11 topics) · Logical & Mental Ability (IQ) (16 topics)
TALLENTEX syllabus, Class 8 · 2026-27
Physics (6 topics) · Chemistry (4 topics) · Biology (4 topics) · Mathematics (11 topics) · Logical & Mental Ability (IQ) (16 topics)
TALLENTEX syllabus, Class 9 · 2026-27
Physics (6 topics) · Chemistry (5 topics) · Biology (5 topics) · Mathematics (13 topics) · Logical & Mental Ability (IQ) (17 topics)
TALLENTEX syllabus, Class 10 · 2026-27
Physics (8 topics) · Chemistry (5 topics) · Biology (7 topics) · Mathematics (11 topics) · Logical & Mental Ability (IQ) (16 topics)
Rounds and levels
- Sample Paper 2026-27: Official ALLEN TALLENTEX sample test papers (offline pattern) for the 2026-27 session.
- Offline 2023-24: Official TALLENTEX 2024 offline papers held on 5 November 2023.
- Practice Tests: Class-wise original TALLENTEX practice tests.
TALLENTEX: guides for parents
- TALLENTEX Guide for Parents: Pattern, Marking, Preparation
What TALLENTEX is, who can take it, how the paper and negative marking work, and a calm way to help your Class 5 to 10 child prepare.
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TALLENTEX: questions parents ask
- Which classes can prepare for TALLENTEX on SkillStar?
- TALLENTEX practice on SkillStar is arranged for Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 and Grade 10. Each child sees what's right for their own class.
- What is in the TALLENTEX syllabus for 2026-27?
- 252 topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Logical & Mental Ability (IQ), laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
- Are there TALLENTEX mock tests on SkillStar?
- Yes, 41 mock tests. Each one is marked the moment your child finishes, with a question-by-question review, and can be taken again as often as they like.
- Can I download TALLENTEX papers?
- Yes. The TALLENTEX Downloads tab on SkillStar has 17 files for this exam.
- How does my child start TALLENTEX practice?
- Sign up free as a parent, add your child with their class, and pick TALLENTEX from the exam list. Every new family gets welcome credits, lots of content costs nothing, and anything paid shows its price in credits before you decide.
- Is SkillStar the official TALLENTEX website?
- No. SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners. Check dates, fees and registration with the TALLENTEX organisers.
SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners.