Dakshana Navodaya COE Selection Test (NCST)
Fully Sponsored JEE/NEET Coaching
600 participants
The Dakshana NCST offers a free two-year residential JEE/NEET coaching scholarship for talented students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 10
Fee
Free
Duration
3 hours
Format
Individual
Time needed
3 hours
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 10
- Age range
- 15 to 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Currently studying in Class 10 at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) and demonstrating strong academic performance in Class 10.
Prerequisites
- Documented economic need as required by Dakshana Foundation
- Currently studying in Class 10 at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)
- Merit in Class 9 Annual Exam and Class 10 First Term scores in Mathematics and Science
- Enrolment in a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
This scholarship is for talented Class 10 students currently studying in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across India. Applicants must demonstrate The program targets economically disadvantaged students aspiring for top engineering and medical institutions. Selection involves the NCST written test, followed by an interview and document verification. It is open nationwide.
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Rewards and recognition
Award
Fully Sponsored 2-Year Coaching
The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, hostel accommodation, food, and essential study materials for two years of JEE/NEET preparation.
Recognition
National Recognition
What it covers
- Tuition for two-year JEE/NEET residential coaching
- Hostel accommodation at Dakshana Centres of Excellence
- Food and dining at the campus
- Study materials and test series for JEE/NEET preparation
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Schools upload Class 9 and Class 10 scores and basic details of Class 10 students on the NVS Lakshya Portal
- 2Students are invited for the NCST based on their Class 10 Term 1 results
- 3Invited students must fill the online scholar application form on the Dakshana website
- 4Participate in a mandatory mock test to familiarize with the exam interface
- 5Appear for the NCST examination online at assigned test centers in JNVs
About this opportunity
The Dakshana Navodaya COE Selection Test (NCST) identifies talented students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across India. Successful candidates receive a fully sponsored two-year residential coaching scholarship for JEE or NEET preparation at Dakshana Centres of Excellence (COEs). This initiative provides high-quality education to economically disadvantaged students aspiring for top engineering and medical institutions.
The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, hostel accommodation, food, and essential study materials for the entire two-year duration. Participants benefit from intensive faculty-led classroom teaching, comprehensive study materials, and structured test series tailored for JEE Main, JEE Advanced, or NEET. Historically, Dakshana scholars have shown a high success rate in securing admissions to IITs, NITs, and other premier engineering and medical colleges.
Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
Intensive coaching focused on the JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and NEET syllabus in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
Frequently asked questions
How does the one-year programme differ from Dakshana's two-year programme?
The one-year programme is for students who have completed Class 12 and want a focused residential year of JEE preparation, while the two-year programme begins after Class 10 and runs alongside Classes 11 and 12.
Who is eligible to apply for this programme?
The programme is open to students who have completed Class 12 Science from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas or government or government-aided schools across India and can demonstrate documented economic need.
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