JDST 2024 Joint Dakshana Scholarship Test

Organisation : Dakshana Foundation
Scholarship Name : Joint Dakshana Scholarship Test JDST 2024
Applicable For : Student Studying In Class 12 Science
Last Date : 20th February 2024
Apply Online : http://apply.scholarship.dakshana.org/
Website : https://www.dakshana.org/become-a-scholar/

What is Joint Dakshana Scholarship Test?

Joint Dakshana Scholarship Test JDST 2024 (For JEE/NEET 2025) is sponsored by Dakshana Foundation. For student studying in Class 12 Science (2023-2024) from Govt./Aided schools (Except JNV Students and Students appeared in JDST on January 21, 2024). Annual Family Income to be less than Rs. 2 lakhs. The last date to register for JDST 2024 is 20th February 2024. (JDST 2024 will be held on 29th March 2024 in online mode).

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Eligibility of Joint Dakshana Scholarship Test

Must meet all the 3 criteria to apply for the scholarship.
i. School: Currently studying in Class 12 Science at a Govt/Aided school (Academic Year 2023-24). Students should have appeared in their class XII board exam by May 2024.
ii. Merit: Aggregate marks of Maths & Science in Class 10 should be above the cut-off: GEN/EWS/OBC: 85%, SC: 70%, ST: 60%, PD: No cut-off
iii. Income: Annual Family Income to be less than Rs. 2 lakhs.

Selection Process for JDST

Selection Process for the JDST 2024: For Students studying in Govt./Aided schools (Not for JNV/EMRS school students)
Step 1: Check the eligibility* at apply.scholarship.dakshana.org and fill out the application form.
Step 2: Shortlisting will be done based on the cutoff mentioned in the application form.
Step 3: After 1st round of shortlisting, Fill out the Dakshana Scholar Application (DSA) by January 20, 2024.
Step 4: After filling out the application form, invited students can appear for mock tests. Mock tests will familiarize students with the interface.
Step 5: Invited students with Admit Cards to appear for JDST 2024. Students can check the JDST exam date by Dakshana Registration No or Dakshana Roll No at https://dakshana.org/jdstinvitation.php
Step 6: After the 2nd round of shortlisting (based on JDST 2024), Appear for the Interview & Document Verification.
Step 7: Students selected in the interview will be offered a Dakshana One-year Scholarship.

Selection Process for the JDST 2024: For JNV school students
Step 1: Students will be invited for the JDST 2024 based on Class 12 Term 1 results, which will be released by January 19, 2024.
Step 2: Invited students must complete the Scholar Application by February 10, 2024.
Step 3: After filling out the application form, invited students can appear for mock tests. Mock tests will familiarize students with the interface.
Step 4: Invited students with Admit Cards to appear for JDST 2024 (online at test centers) with their mobile phones on March 29, 2024.
Step 5: After the 2nd round of shortlisting (based on JDST 2024), Appear for the Interview & Document Verification.
Step 6: Students selected in the interview will be offered a Dakshana One-year Scholarship.

Selection Process for the JDST 2024: For EMRS students
Step 1: Students will be invited for the JDST 2024 based on Class 12 Term 1 results, which will be released by January 05, 2024.
Step 2: Invited students must complete the Scholar Application by January 15, 2024.
Step 3: After filling out the application form, invited students can appear for mock tests. Mock tests will familiarize students with the interface.
Step 4: Invited students with Admit Cards to appear for JDST 2024 at test centers on January 21, 2024.
Step 5: After the 2nd round of shortlisting (based on JDST 2024), Appear for the Interview & Document Verification.
Step 6: Students selected in the interview will be offered a Dakshana One-year Scholarship.

How to Apply for Joint Dakshana Scholarship Test?

Filling of the Scholar application form:
** To appear for the Mock test & JDST 2024 Invited students must fill out and submit the scholar application form at http://scholarship.dakshana.org/. Read the instruction document before filling out the form.
** All online tests will be conducted through the Dakshana Scholarship Test Android Mobile App. Download the mobile app from the Google Play Store.
** Link to download the app: tinyurl.com/dakshanascholarshiptest. Watch the YouTube Video (https://youtu.be/Bkvy6e12064) to know how to install the app and appear for the mock test.

Instructions for the Joint Dakshana Selection Test :
** Dakshana offers a JEE/NEET coaching scholarship for Class 12 (Science) students from government schools across India. The scholarship, for a year after Class 12, includes free coaching, free accommodation, and food for a year at the Dakshana Valley Campus, close to Pune.
** Students are selected through a test called the Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST).

** You are eligible to apply for the JDST 2024, If you meet all the three criteria given below:
School: Currently studying in Class 12 Science at a Govt/Aided school (Academic Year 2023-24). Students should have appeared in their class XII board exam by May 2024.
Merit: Aggregate marks of Maths & Science in Class 10 should be above the cut-off: GEN/EWS/OBC: 85%, SC: 70%, ST: 60%, PD: No cut-off
Income: Annual Family Income to be less than 2 lakhs

** For more information about the JDST 2024, click here: https://dakshana.org/jdst/
** For regular update regarding JDST 2024. You can join telegram group: t.me/jdst2024
** Please note that filling the JDST Application form does not guarantee that you will be invited to appear for the JDST 2024.
** This application is NOT to be filled by students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNVs) & Ekalavya Model Residential School (EMRS).