JBNSTS Scholarship Program (Senior and Junior)
JBNSTS Scholarship 2023 is a financial aid opportunity available for students in West Bengal, provided by the Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS). It encompasses two categories:
● JBNSTS Junior for Class 10 students transitioning to Class 11, and
● JBNSTS Senior for Class 12 students pursuing undergraduate studies in West Bengal.
Selection for these scholarships occurs through the JBNSTS Junior and Senior Talent Search Test, with applications being accepted online. The application fees are INR 100 for JBNSTS Junior and INR 200 for JBNSTS Senior.
These scholarships are exclusively for science students and aim to support their academic pursuits. The Jagadish Chandra Bose Scholarship has a rich history dating back to 1960, providing financial aid to students from Class 10 through their graduation and postgraduate studies, fostering a passion for scientific careers.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the JBNSTS Junior scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
● They should have passed their Class 10 (Madhyamik/মাধ্যমিক) or equivalent exam in 2022, securing a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate.
● Candidates must be currently enrolled in Class 11 in the science stream in any school in West Bengal.
● They must have chosen at least three subjects from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, and Computer Science.
To be eligible for the JBNSTS Senior scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
● To be eligible for the JBNSTS Senior scholarship, candidates must have either passed or appeared in the Class 12 exam in 2023.
● Additionally, they must be studying Basic Sciences degrees as part of an Undergraduate Programme (UG) in West Bengal to qualify for the scholarship.
● Candidates are required to continue their UG studies in West Bengal starting from the current academic year itself.
Application process
For JBNSTS Junior Talent Search online registration, candidates must follow the given steps:
● Visit the official website of JBNSTS: www.jbnsts.ac.in
● Click on the ‘Apply online application for JBNSTS Junior Talent Search’ option on the homepage.
● Fill out the required details on the web page that appears.
● Complete the registration process by filling out the required fields and clicking on the tab at the bottom of the page.
● Save the login credentials after successful registration and application form submission for future reference.
For JBNSTS Senior Talent Search online registration, candidates must follow the given steps:
● Visit the official website of JBNSTS: www.jbnsts.ac.in
● Click on the ‘Apply online application for JBNSTS Senior Talent Search’ option on the homepage.
● Fill in the required details on the webpage that appears.
● Click on the ‘Click here to get registered’ tab.
● Successfully submit the application form and save the login credentials for future reference.
Amount of Money Awarded to Students
Scholarship Type Monthly Amount Annual Book Grant
JBNSTS Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti (Junior) / Junior Talent Search INR 1250/month for 11th and 12th Classes (2 academic years) INR 2500 annually for Classes 11 and 12
JBNSTS Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti (Senior) / Senior Talent Search INR 4000/month throughout the UG course duration INR 2500 annually for each year of UG programs
FAQs
1. Can students of other states apply for the JBNSTS scholarships?
No, unfortunately, JBNSTS scholarships are exclusively available for students studying in West Bengal. Only students enrolled in schools or colleges within West Bengal are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
2. Is any book grant amount provided as part of the JBNSTS scholarships?
Yes, besides the monthly stipend provided to scholars, JBNSTS also offers an annual book grant. For the Junior Talent Search, students receive an annual book grant of INR 2500 for each academic year (Class 11 and Class 12).
Similarly, for the Senior Talent Search, scholars receive an annual book grant of INR 2500 for each year of their undergraduate course. This additional support aims to assist students with the costs associated with their academic studies and materials.
