Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search Junior Scholarship Test 2024

Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search Junior Scholarship Test (JBNSTS) 2024 is an opportunity provided by the Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search* to Class 10 or equivalent examination passed students from West Bengal. The objective of this test is to identify, nurture and motivate talented students to achieve their scientific goals and develop their innovative minds. Selected candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,250 for 2 years till the completion of Class 12 exams.

*Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search is an autonomous institute under the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be a domicile of West Bengal
  • have passed the Class 10 examination in 2023 or later with a minimum of 75% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate
  • be currently enrolled in Class 11 (science stream) in a recognised school/institute of West Bengal during the 2024 academic year
  • have chosen at least three of the following subjects:
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    • Biology
    • Statistics
    • Computer Science

Note: Students who passed Class 10 before 2023 are not eligible to apply.

Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,250 for 2 years till the completion of Class 12 exams.

Note: Female students selected for Junior Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti will receive ₹1,250, an annual book grant of ₹2,500 and exposure to seminars and workshops designed for the young scholars.

Documents

A scanned copy of one of the following documents as proof of admission to Class 11 (in JPEG/PDF format, 1MB size):

  • Fees book
  • Letter from the Headmaster/Principal
  • School identity card
  • Library card
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can follow the below steps to apply:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to ‘Register’. (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Apply online for JUNIOR TALENT SEARCH TEST’ at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Step 4: Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents and click ‘Click here for FINAL SUBMISSION AND ONLINE PAYMENT’.
Step 5: Make the online payment of a non-refundable application fee of ₹100 through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/Wallet & UPI at the time of submission and submit the application.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 1st June 2024
Application Deadline: 31st July 2024
Examination Date: 18th August 2024

Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected from a two-phase test:-

  • Phase 1: A written test
  • Phase 2: An interview

Only shortlisted candidates from each phase will be allowed to appear for the next phase. Winners will be selected based on their performance on both of these tests.

Terms and Conditions
  • Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹100 at the time of online submission.
  • In case of an excess payment for any reason, applicants can file a claim with the Director, Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search, at jbnsts@jbnsts.ac.in.
  • Shortlisted candidates for each phase will be announced on the official website.
Contact Details

Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search
1300, Rajdanga Main Road
Kasba, Kolkata
West Bengal – 700107
Email ID: jbnsts@jbnsts.ac.in | Phone Number: (033) 24428270