Junior Science Talent Search Examination

Junior Science Talent Search Examination (JSTSE) is an Indian scholarship exam conducted each January by the Science Branch of the Directorate of Education in Delhi.[2] It is open to students of recognized schools in Delhi. 150 students per year are awarded the scholarship.

Junior Science Talent Search Examination
AcronymJSTSE / JSTS
TypeObjective (paper-based standardized test)
Developer / administratorDelhi Directorate of Education
Knowledge / skills testedPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and General knowledge
Year started2005
Duration(50 + 150) minutes
Score / grade range0 to 200
OfferedOnce (for grade 9 students only)
Languages
  • English
  • Hindi
FeeFree
Websitewww.edudel.nic.in/welcome_folder/ntsejsts.htm
As per 2018 information bulletin[1]

Eligibility

Any student studying in Class IX of a recognized school in Government or Government Aided/Public/KV (Kendriya Vidyalaya) /Navodaya/NDMC (North Delhi Municipal Corporation) schools and having earned at least 65% class VIII is eligible.[1]

Examination fee

There is no charge to enter the exam.[1]

Type of examination

The examination has two papers.[1]

I. General Knowledge

  • 50 questions 50 marks 50 minutes

II . General Science and Mathematics

  • 150 questions 150 marks 150 minutes

Although the time for attempting the GK Section and the SAT Section (Maths & Science) is different, but the paper has to be submitted altogether soon after the writing time has finished[3]

Result declaration

The results of JSTSE exam are generally declared in February or March.

Number of scholarships

There are about 150 scholarships awarded for JSTSE per year.[1]

In the notification that is released by the Science branch office of Govt. of Delhi, the JSTSE scholarship amount is not mentioned. The notification only states the number of scholarships and not the scholarship amount. As per one of the toppers, the prize consisted of a certificate stating the rank and a cheque of Rs. 2000

Reservations

Reservations are provided to Indian Nationals belonging to SC, ST, OBC and economically backward in Upper Caste accordance with the rules of Government of India and such candidates are declared qualified in JSTSE based on relaxed norms.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Junior Science Talent Search Examination - 2018 - I N F O R M A T I O N B U L L E T I N" (PDF). Delhi Directorate of Education. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  2. Official website of Delhi Directorate of Education
  3. "What is JSTSE | How To Prepare for JSTSE | Tips To Crack JSTSE | JSTSE Scholars | jstseguru.in". scholars.jstseguru.in. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  4. "10% reservation for economically-weaker sections: Here is the list of documents you require to avail benefits - India News". www.timesnownews.com.
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