Junior Science Talent Search Examination
{{Short description|Scholarship examination in Delhi, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Infobox examination
| name= Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha
| acronym = MVPP
| type = Objective (paper-based standardized test)
| test_admin = Delhi Directorate of Education
| skills_tested = Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Mental Ability, Social Science
| year_started = 2005
| fee = Free
| duration = (120 + 120) minutes
| score_range= 0 to 200
| offered = Once (for grade 9 students only)
| language = {{Flatlist|
- English
- Hindi
}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.edudel.nic.in}}
}}
Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha is an Indian scholarship exam conducted each January by the Science Branch of the Directorate of Education in Delhi.[http://www.edudel.nic.in/welcome_folder/ntsejsts.htm Official website of Delhi Directorate of Education] It is open to students of recognized schools in Delhi. 1000 students per year{{Cite web|title=Delhi's No. 1 Online Preparation Platform for MVPP {{!}} jstseguru.in|url=https://jstseguru.in/|access-date=2021-04-02|website=jstseguru.in}} 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 Municipal Corporation) schools and having earned at least 60% class VIII is eligible.{{cite web|url=http://www.edudel.nic.in/welcome_folder/ntsejsts/JSTS/JSTSdetails.pdf| title= 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 |publisher=Delhi Directorate of Education|date=10 January 2018| access-date=27 April 2018}}
There is a strict policy in MVPP that the student should be studying in a school situated in Delhi or he / she cannot appear for the exam.
Examination fee
Type of examination
The examination has two papers.
I. Mental Ability
- 100 questions 100 marks 120 minutes
II . General Science and Mathematics with Social Science
- 100 questions 100 marks 120 minutes
Although the time for attempting the MAT Section and the SAT Section (Mathematics & Science) is different, but the paper has to be submitted altogether soon after the writing time has finished
Result declaration
The results of MVPP exam were generally released by end of February or in the first weeks of March. In 2021, along with the switch to the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha name, the exam results were released on 28 May. Results are usually released on the Edudel portal.
Number of scholarships
Reservations
Reservations are provided to participants belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Physically Handicapped and economically backward in Upper Caste categories accordance with the rules of Government of India and such candidates are declared qualified in JSTSE based on relaxed norms.{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/10-reservation-caste-quota-for-economically-weaker-sections-here-is-the-list-of-documents-you-require-to-avail-benefits-nda-modi-general-category/343442|title=10% reservation for economically-weaker sections: Here is the list of documents you require to avail benefits - India News|website=www.timesnownews.com}}
See also
References
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Category:Science education in India
Category:Standardised tests in India