Dakshana Scholarship Test (JDST & NCST) 2025

Organisation : Dakshana
Scholarship Name : Dakshana Scholarship Test (JDST & NCST) 2025
Applicable For : Students studying in Class 12th Science
Exam Date :15th December, 2024
Website : https://www.dakshana.org/become-a-scholar/

What is Dakshana Scholarship Test?

Dakshana is conducting the NCST (Navodaya COE Selection Test) 2025 which is common for the selection of students for all Navodaya Centre of Excellence (COE) associated with three knowledge partners i.e., Dakshana Foundation, Ex-Navodaya Foundation, and Avanti Foundation. JDST & NCST’s are scheduled on 15th December, 2024.

Related / Similar Scholarship : Made Easy National Scholarship Test (NST) 2024

Eligibility of Dakshana Scholarship Test

JDST:
Must meet all the below mentioned 3 criterias to apply for the scholarship:

i. School: Currently studying in Class 12 Science at a Govt/Aided school (Academic Year 2024-25). Note: Students should have appeared in their class XII board exam by May 2025.
ii. Marks cut-off: Aggregate marks of Maths & Science in Class 10 should be same/more than below marks for the respective categories:
For Engineering (Male): GEN: 85%, EWS/OBC: 80%, SC: 70%, ST: 65%, PD: 55%
For Engineering (Female): GEN: 80%, EWS/OBC: 75%, SC: 65%, ST: 60%, PD: 50%
For Medical: GEN: 80%, EWS/OBC: 75%, SC: 65%, ST: 60%, PD: 50%
iii. Income: Annual Family Income to be less than 2 lakhs.

Selection Process of Dakshana Scholarship Test

JDST:
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 November 25, 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 2025. Students can check the JDST exam date by Dakshana Registration Number or Dakshana Roll Number at https://dakshana.org/jdstinvitation.php
Step 6: After the 2 nd round of shortlisting (based on JDST 2025 exam preformance), Appear for the Interview & get the Documents Verified.
Step 7: Students finally selected after the interview round will be offered a Dakshana One-year Scholarship.

NCST:
Step 1: Students will be invited for the NCST 2025 based on Class 10 Term 1 results. The invitation list which will be released by November 05, 2024.
Step 2: Invited students must fill the complete Scholar Application by November 25, 2024. Preference for the knowledge partner to be given in the application form.
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 NCST 2025 (in online mode at the assigned test center) with their mobile phones on December 15, 2024.
Step 5: Students selected in the NCST 2025 exam will be offered free JEE/NEET coaching scholarships at COE.

How To Apply For Dakshana Scholarship Test?

JDST:
** To appear for the Mock test & JDST 2025, invited students must fill out and submit the scholar application form at https://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.

NCST:
** To appear for the Mock test & NCST 2025 invited students must fill out and submit the scholar application form at https://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 YouTube Video (https://youtu.be/Bkvy6e12064) to know how to install the app and appear for the mock test.

Important Dates of Dakshana Scholarship Test

JDST:
For Govt./Aided Schools: Students can check the JDST exam date after October 16, 2024 by Dakshana Registration Number or Dakshana Roll Number at https://dakshana.org/jdstinvitation.php
For JNVs: The JDST 2024 is scheduled on December 15, 2024.
For EMRS: The JDST 2024 is scheduled on January 19, 2025.

NCST:
The NCST is scheduled to be held on December 15, 2024

Contact:
If you have any queries, please email us at scholarship [at] dakshana.org