How JSTE works
Two layers. One talent journey.
Every eligible registered student writes Layer 1. Only those who qualify write Layer 2. One registration fee covers both — payment does not guarantee Layer 2.
The path
One talent journey
The same sequence for every class from III to IX. Schools register first; parents may also register a child directly.
- 01
Registration
- 02
Layer 1
- 03
Qualification
- 04
Layer 2
- 05
Final evaluation
- 06
Results
- 07
Scholarship selection
- 08
Felicitation & payment
- 01
Registration
Schools register, then add students. Parents may also register a child directly.
- 02
Layer 1
Every eligible registered student writes the first examination.
- 03
Qualification
Students who meet the published Layer 1 criteria progress.
- 04
Layer 2
Only Layer 1 qualified candidates write the second paper.
- 05
Results
Results follow the JSTE evaluation process. Dates are announced when ready.
- 06
Scholarship selection
Eligible top-performing students are identified class-wise.
- 07
Felicitation
Recognised students are celebrated. Scholarships are paid on the official felicitation date, subject to verification.
Qualifying stage
Layer 1
Layer 1 is written by all eligible registered students. It is the qualifying stage of the JSTE talent journey — not a separate contest, and not optional for anyone who has registered.
The gate
Qualification
Progress to Layer 2 follows the published Layer 1 criteria. Those criteria will be published before Layer 2. Until they are official, JSTE does not quote a cutoff, rank threshold or percentage on this page.
Qualified candidates only
Layer 2
Only Layer 1 qualified candidates write Layer 2. There are no walk-ins. There is no extra Layer 2 fee.
Fee rule
One fee. Both layers.
The applicable registration fee covers both Layer 1 and Layer 2. Only candidates who qualify Layer 1 can appear for Layer 2. There is no separate Layer 2 examination fee.
Payment of the registration fee does not guarantee Layer 2 participation. Only candidates who qualify Layer 1 can appear for Layer 2.
After Layer 2
Final evaluation to felicitation
- 1Final evaluationLayer 2 papers are evaluated according to the JSTE evaluation process. Dates are announced when that process is ready.
- 2ResultsResults follow evaluation. Nothing provisional is published.
- 3Scholarship selectionEligible top-performing students are identified class-wise according to official JSTE scholarship criteria.
- 4Felicitation & paymentRecognised students are celebrated. Scholarships are paid on the official felicitation date, subject to verification.
Ready to discover what your students can do?
Bring JSTE to your school. Classes III–IX. Two layers. 25 scholarships every class.