The Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) is the institute that offers the renowned JBNSTS Scholarship to under-graduate students studying in West Bengal (India), considered to be the most prestigious state-level scholarship programme at under-graduate level.
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JBNSTS was founded in 1958 to commemorate the birth centenary of Acharya Jagadis Chandra Bose (1858-1937), who is considered India's first modern scientist. Founded by visionaries like Dr. B. C. Roy (Chief Minister of West Bengal ) and Sir Jehangir Ghandy (Chairman, Tata Steel), Dr. D. M. Bose (Bose Institute), Dr. S. K. Mitra, Sir Ramasawamy Mudaliar, Shri R P Billimoria, and other stalwarts, it was designed with the help of Westinghouse Science Talent Test, Science Service, Washington. The first batch of JBNSTS scholars received their medals from independent India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1961. Currently it has its own campus at J.B.Centre for Excellence, JAGADIS BOSE NATIONAL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH, 1300, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata - 700107, West Bengal
JBNSTS is a non profit Autonomous body and this organisation is promoted by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal and administered by a Governing Body with representatives from the State Government, Academics and Industry. It gets funding from both private and government bodies to meet the educational needs of its range of students. The program in West Bengal is funded and maintained by the State Government, whereas financial support for the neighboring states' student programs is obtained from the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Awards to scholars are met from donations from individuals, institutes and industries.
The objective of the institution is:
JBNSTS has a threefold mission.
The Senior Scholarship Program of JBNSTS is the oldest scholarship program of this institution. Started in 1958, it continues to be the most popular scholarship scheme in West Bengal till today.
All aspiring candidates have to write a written test held on the last Sunday of September every year(for 2010 Senior scholarship exam is to be held on 26 September).LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION FORM AT JBNSTS OFFICE IS 20th AUGUST, 2010. Exam consists of 150 marks and the time given is 3 hours. Questions are of short answer type questions, knowledge based indepth questions and scientific thought based questions, on basic science subjects (includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology). The selected candidates from this level are then made to appear in a three-tier selection process which includes:
The candidates are given a choice of 8 questions (two each from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) and have to attempt any one of them. They are given a time of 24 hours to prepare the solution for the problem and have full access to library facility and are allowed to discuss the answers with their fellow candidates. The next day, they have to present their approach of solving the problem before a panel of experts.
The scholarship scheme consists of:
Every year, a Best School Award is also given to the school that the maximum number of awardees belonged to. It consists of a Rotating Shield and Library Grant of Rs. 5000.
This program is specifically for science students of classes XI and XII from Assam , Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, the three Hill Districts of West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chattishgarh. However, only students studying science in a recognized institution in Assam , Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland , Tripura and Sikkim can apply for the scholarship. HOWEVER AT THIS MOMENT (YEAR 2010) JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS STOPPED.
The students have to clear the scholarship test held on third Sunday of September every year.
The scholarship scheme consists of:
Students from the other five remaining states are invited only for motivational and nurture programs.
Also, every year the school that contributes maximum number of awardees in that particular year is declared as the Best School. The award is in the form of a Library Grant of Rs. 5000 and a Certificate of Honor.
This was started in 2000 and is funded by state government and is aimed at students aged between 12 – 14 years receiving formal education from the districts schools of West Bengal. Essentially a motivational program, this is part of the West Bengal District Scheme.
This includes opportunities for the students to take part in:
Library
JBNSTS library is open between 10:00AM till 5:30PM during Monday till Friday. It contains books from different disciplines of science such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Britannica Encyclopedia and Popular Science.
Laboratory
J C Bose Laboratory for Science through Experiment is under construction
Dormitory
At its campus, i.e. J B Centre for excellence, JBNSTS has a dormitory Accommodation for Boys / Men - 40
Accommodation for Girls/ Women - 20
2 Guest Room
JBNSTS Motivation Program
JBNSTS Teacher’s Training Program
JBNSTS Nurture Program for neighbouring State students
JBNSTS-DST INSPIRE Program (SHE)
JBNSTS-DST SEATS Program
JBNSTS has been identified as one of the main nodal centers to conduct science camps for science students of Class XI of West Bengal who have secured top 1% position in their Class X examinations at the CBSE, ICSE or State Board. Recently, three northeastern States namely, Sikkim, Manipur and Mizoram are also being covered by JBNSTS.
JBNSTS-DST FIST Program.
JBNSTS has been entrusted with the responsibility of being the Chief Disbursement Nodal Centre for the entire Northeastern region, for the FIST program initiated by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. Under this program research scholars and faculties of NE universities can visit institutions in other region and faculties from other regions visit the NE universities for sharing their experience and expertise.