Junior Science Talent Search Examination

Junior Science Talent Search Examination
Acronym	JSTSE / JSTS
Type	Objective (paper-based standardized test)
Developer / administrator	Delhi Directorate of Education
Knowledge / skills tested	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and General knowledge
Year started	2005
Duration	(50 + 150) minutes
Score / grade range	0 to 200
Offered	Once (for grade 9 students only)
Languages	English; Hindi;
Fee	Free
Website	www.edudel.nic.in/welcome_folder/ntsejsts.htm
	As per 2018 information bulletin[1]

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.

Eligibility

Any student studying in Class IX of a recognized school in Government or Government Aided/Public/KV (Kendriya Vidyalaya) /Navodaya/NDMC (North Delhi Minucipal 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

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]

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.[3]

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References

"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.
Official website of Delhi Directorate of Education
"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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[:0-1] "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] "10% reservation for economically-weaker sections: Here is the list of documents you require to avail benefits - India News". www.timesnownews.com.