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The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, conducts the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha (MVPP) 2026-27 for Class 9 students studying in recognised schools across the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The official notification for MVPP 2026 is expected to be released in September 2026, followed by the registration process, admit card issuance, examination, answer key and result declaration. The dates timeline is specified in the article below.
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Through the MVPP scholarship scheme, the Delhi Government identifies and rewards academically talented students by providing financial assistance of Rs 5,000 along with a certificate of appreciation. Formerly known as the Junior Science Talent Search Examination (JSTSE), the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha aims to encourage scientific aptitude and academic excellence among school students. Students can check all important details related to MVPP Registration 2026, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, scholarship benefits and selection process below.
The Directorate of Education will announce the official schedule through a notification. Meanwhile, students can check the tentative timeline below. The Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha is held every year. Only 1000 students are selected purely based on the candidate's performance in the examination. The Science branch of the Directorate of Education conducts it. Check out the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha 2026 exam date below.
| Particulars | Dates |
| Registration date | September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 2026 |
| Allotment of examination centre | November 2026 |
| Admit card | November 2026 |
| Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha exam date | November/December 2026 |
| MVPP scholarship answer key (Provisional) | December 2026/January 2027 |
| MVPP revised answer key 2026-27 (Final) | January 2027 |
| MVPP result date | February/March 2027 |
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration date | September 11 to October 4, 2025 |
| Allot the centre of the examination | November 11, 2025 |
| Admit card | November 17 to 21, 2025 |
| Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha exam date | November 22, 2025 |
| MVPP scholarship answer key | December 23, 2025 (Provisional Key) |
| MVPP revised answer key 2025-26 | January 22, 2026 (Final Key) |
| Result date | February 26, 2026 |
Students cannot submit the MVPP application form directly. The registration process is carried out through their respective schools. Students should verify all information before submission, as incorrect details may lead to rejection of the application. To apply for the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha 2026-27, students should follow the steps below:
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Students must satisfy the following eligibility requirements before applying for the scholarship examination:
As per the Directorate of Education, the reservation policies for students appearing for the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha are as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%
Other Backwards Classes (OBC) (Non-creamy layer): 27%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
Children with benchmark disabilities: 4%
Students must submit the following documents to their respective schools during the registration process. Candidates belonging to reserved categories must ensure that all supporting documents are valid and updated. Failure to provide category certificates may result in the student being considered under the General category.
Students preparing for the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha 2026 should understand the exam pattern to develop an effective preparation strategy. There is no negative marking in the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha. Check out the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha exam pattern 2026 below.
Paper | Exam | No. of questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Paper 2 | Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
To pass the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha 2026, students under the SC/ST/PH category must score a minimum of 32% in both the SAT and MAT tests.
For General, OBC and EWS category students, they have to score 40% in both the MAT and the SATs.
Only the top 1000 students will be selected on merit and quota.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha is a science scholarship scheme organised by the Science branch of the Directorate of Education, Delhi government.
Students from the SC/ST/PH category must score a minimum of 32% while students from the general, OBC and EWS categories have to score 40% in both MAT and SAT tests.
Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha is expected to be held in November 2026.
No, there will be no negative marking.
The GNCT Delhi will release the provisional and final MVPP scholarship answer key 2026 in December 2026 and January 2027, respectively.
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