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Short answers about JSTE, the two-layer examination, fees, and scholarships.
What is JSTE?
JSTE is the Junior Talent Search Examination for students from Classes III to IX.
Who can participate?
Students studying in Classes III–IX who meet the published eligibility requirements.
How many examination layers are there?
JSTE has two examination layers.
Does everyone write both layers?
No. All eligible registered students begin with Layer 1. Only candidates who qualify Layer 1 can appear for Layer 2.
Does the fee include both layers?
Yes. The applicable JSTE fee covers the two-layer examination process. There is no separate Layer 2 examination fee for candidates who qualify Layer 1.
How many scholarships are available?
25 scholarships are awarded in each class from Class III through Class IX, subject to the official scholarship criteria — 175 scholarship opportunities across seven classes.
When is the scholarship paid?
The scholarship is paid on the official felicitation date, subject to applicable verification and scholarship requirements.
Does paying the fee guarantee a scholarship?
No. Scholarships are awarded according to the published JSTE scholarship criteria and examination results.
Does paying the fee guarantee Layer 2?
No. Layer 2 is only for candidates who qualify Layer 1.
How much is the fee?
State Board ₹800. CBSE ₹1,200. Tuition is not included.
What does the fee cover?
Application form, registration, study materials/books, sample question papers, mock tests, result analysis and guidance/suggestions. The fee also covers both examination layers. Tuition is not included.
How do students register?
The usual path is through a participating JSTE school. A parent or guardian can also register a child directly online.
Is the exam online?
No. JSTE is a pen-and-paper OMR examination at an examination centre. All eligible registered students write Layer 1; only those who qualify write Layer 2. Dates and instructions will be announced separately.
Still stuck? Contact JSTE.