JSTSE (now MVPP) – Class 9 — 2025–26
Conducting body: Science & TV Branch, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi | Exam: Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha (earlier JSTSE)
2025–26 Key Dates (as per latest MVPP circular):
- Registration (schools): 11 Sep – 04 Oct 2025
- Centre allotment by: 11 Nov 2025 (tentative)
- Admit cards to students by: 15 Nov 2025 (tentative)
- Exam date: Sun, 16 Nov 2025 — tentative (see circular)
Note: The Annual School Calendar 2025–26 initially indicated the MVPP exam on the 2nd Sunday of January 2026. Follow the latest MVPP circular uploaded on Edudel for the final schedule.
🎯 Eligibility (2025–26)
- Class: Presently studying in Class IX in a recognized school of Delhi (DoE/KV/NVS/NDMC/DCB/Unaided etc.).
- Marks in Class VIII (2024–25): ≥60% for General/OBC; ≥55% for SC/ST/PH.
- Reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC(NCL) 27%, EWS 10%; within-category 4% for benchmark disabilities (as per circular).
📝 Exam Pattern & Qualifying Criteria
| Paper | Sections | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper‑I: MAT | Mental Ability Test | 100 | 100 | 100 min |
| Paper‑II: SAT | Scholastic Aptitude (Science, Maths, etc.) | 100 | 100 | 100 min |
- No negative marking.
- Qualifying (per paper): SC/ST/PH – 32%; Gen/OBC(EWS) – 40%. Selection is merit‑wise within category & quota.
💳 Scholarship
A one‑time ₹5,000 scholarship + merit certificate is awarded to the first 1000 qualifiers (category‑wise), as notified.
How to Apply (via School)
- Schools log in at edudel.nic.in → School Plant → Scholarship → Application form and register eligible students 11 Sep – 04 Oct 2025.
- Science Branch generates roll numbers & centres by 11 Nov 2025 (tentative).
- Heads of Schools print & attest admit cards; issue to students by 15 Nov 2025 (tentative).
📚 Syllabus & Preparation
- MAT: analogies, series, classification, coding‑decoding, embedded figures, data/clock/calendar reasoning, etc.
- SAT: core Class 9 general science & mathematics (application‑oriented); social/general awareness may be tested per official instructions.
- Prep plan: practice 100‑Q MAT sets (100 min) + 100‑Q SAT sets (100 min); aim ≥90% per paper to cross qualifying cut‑offs comfortably.
🔗 Official Links
- Edudel Home: edudel.nic.in
- Public Circulars (MVPP/JSTSE): MVPP Circulars
📝 Disclaimer
Dates and rules above are summarized from the latest MVPP circular(s). If any change is issued on Edudel, that will supersede earlier plans. Always check the newest circular before scheduling.