Dakshana Scholorship

🏆 JDST 2025 Scholarship Information Report

The Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST) 2025 is a prestigious scholarship program offering free coaching for JEE and NEET entrance exams to economically disadvantaged students. Organized by the Dakshana Foundation, it supports students from government and government-aided schools across India.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Current Enrollment: Must be studying in Class 12 Science during the 2024–25 academic year.
• Board Examination: Should have appeared for Class 12 board exams by May 2025.
• Family Income: Annual family income must be less than ₹2 lakh. (No income criteria for Persons with Disabilities - PD candidates.)
• Class 10 Performance: Minimum percentage in Mathematics and Science subjects:
  • Engineering Aspirants: General: 85%, EWS/OBC: 80%, SC: 70%, ST: 65%, PD: 55%
  • Medical Aspirants: General: 80%, EWS/OBC: 75%, SC: 65%, ST: 60%, PD: 50%

📚 Program Details

• Course Duration: 1 year, commencing after Class 12.
• Coaching: Free residential coaching for JEE and NEET at Dakshana Valley Campus, Pune.
• Facilities Provided: Modern classrooms, library, 24x7 study materials, comfortable hostels with nutritious meals, focus on fitness and sports.
• Cost: All expenses covered by Dakshana—absolutely free for selected students.

📝 Application Process

1. Shortlisting: Based on Class 12 Term 1 results.
2. Application: Fill the Dakshana Scholar Application (DSA) if invited.
3. Test Details: Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, Logical Reasoning. 25 questions per subject, +5 correct, -2 wrong, in Hindi & English, conducted at designated centers.
4. Mock Tests: Available for familiarization.
5. Admit Cards: Issued to eligible students.
6. Interview & Document Verification: Shortlisted students invited.
7. Final Selection: Selected students receive Dakshana One-year Scholarship.

📅 Important Dates

• Application dates: Now Open
• Test Dates: Dec 2025

🔗 Application Link

Apply here: apply.scholarship.dakshana.org

📞 Contact Information

Email: scholarship@dakshana.org

📈 Impact and Track Record

• Over 18 years of scholarship support.
• ~80% of scholars secure admission to IITs, NITs, AIIMS, or other government medical colleges.
• Over 9,200 scholars supported; alumni working in prestigious institutions worldwide.