About Jagadis Bose National Science talent search senior scholarship, 2014 (Class 12 passed)
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Government, academia and industry. Since 1961, JBNSTS is awarding the prestigious Jagadis Bose Scholarships to selected group of undergraduate students of science, engineering and medicine. In the last five decades, JBNSTS has grown to become a premiere institute of non-formal science education in the eastern and northeastern States of India with the objective towards pursuit of excellence through motivation, identification and nurture of young talented science students. It helps students to realize the importance of excellence in the scientific world and try to cultivate this in their own lives as students of science. JBNSTS also encourages students towards the learning of basic sciences and inculcates scientific spirit in the minds of young high school and undergraduate students. Focus has been given on unconventional and dynamic methods of non-formal accelerated learning through “out-of-class” activities, which have led to the recognition of intellectually sensitive and inquisitive minds. |
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The most prestigious scholarship since 1960.
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| According to the announcement of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, JBNSTS Scholars of Basic Sciences will be directly considered for the Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) under the "INSPIRE" Program. The value of Scholarship is Rs. 80,000/- per annum till the completion of Master's Degree. |
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Eligibility criterion: Those who have passed their 10+2 examinations this year(2014) and currently studying in the first year Basic Sciences (Hons), Engineering or Medicine in registered Colleges / Institutes / Universities in West Bengal |
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APPLICATION DETAILS : Application forms are available with the Principal of your College or can be obtained from the JBNSTS office by sending a self addressed stamped (worth Rs. 10/-) envelope (20 cm. x 12 cm.) or can be downloaded from the JBNSTS website :http://www.jbnsts.org Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 200/- (Bank Draft in favour of 'Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search) to be paid with the completed application form |
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SELECTION PROCESS : It is a multistaged selection process :
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Last Date For Submission Of Application: 5 September, 2014 Written Test: 21 September 2014 |
Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata was conceptualized in 1958 by visionaries such as Dr. B C Roy, Sir J J Ghandy and others to commemorate the Birth Centenary Celebration of India’s first modern scientist, Acharya J C Bose. The program was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. JBNSTS is an autonomous institute promoted by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal. It is administered by a Governing Body with representatives from the State