JSTSE
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| 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 |
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| Annual number of test takers |  500,000 |
| Fee | Free |
| Qualification rate | 0.03% |
| Website | www |
| As per 2018 information bulletin[1] | |
Junior Science Talent Search Examination (JSTSE) is 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.[3] About 500,000 students appear in JSTSE each year out of which only 150 students are awarded the scholarship.[3]
Success rate[edit]
About 500,000 students appear in this examination, out of which only 150 students are selected. The success rate of this examination is about 0.03%.[3]
Eligibility[edit]
Any student studying in Class IX of a recognized school in Government or government Aided/Public/KV/Navodaya/NDMC schools and having earned at least 65% class VIII is eligible.[3]
Examination fee[edit]
There is no charge to enter the exam.[3]
Type of examination[edit]
The examination has two papers.[3]
I. General Knowledge
- 50 questions 50 marks 50 minutes
II . General Science and Mathematics
- 150 questions 150 marks 150 minutes
Result declaration[edit]
The results of JSTSE are generally declared in February or March.[4]
Number of scholarships[edit]
There are 150 scholarships for JSTSE per year.[3]
Reservations[edit]
Reservations are provided to Indian Nationals belonging to certain categories (SC, ST, PwD, etc.) and to the girls in accordance with the rules of Government of India and such candidates are declared qualified in JSTSE based on relaxed norms.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Details from Delhi Directorate of Education
- ↑ Details from GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI: DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION -- JSTSE RESULT Dated: 23.01.2018
