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 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]

See also

References

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