Inspiring Academic Excellence Nationwide
JP National Talent Quest 2026
A nationwide scholarship examination rewarding academic excellence — open to students of Class 9 to 12, from any medium of education.
Registration is Free • Last date: 25th October 2026
About the Quest
Why Students Across the Nation Take Part
JP National Talent Quest 2026 is a nationwide scholarship examination by Jaiprakash Hospital and Research Centre, designed to recognise and reward academic excellence among students of Class 9 to 12.
National Recognition
Compete with students from across the country and earn a scholarship title that stands out on your academic profile.
100% Free Registration
No entry fee, no hidden charges — the examination is completely free and open to students from any educational medium.
₹1,00,000+ in Rewards
Grand Prizes up to ₹51,000 and 10 Special Prizes of ₹5,000 each — across both Junior and Senior levels.
10 Skill Categories
From Extempore and Group Discussion to Science and Art & Culture — a well-rounded test of academic and personality skills.
Prizes & Eligibility
Rewards Worth Competing For
Same exciting prize structure for both Junior and Senior levels — open to all students, free of cost.
Junior Level
Class 9 & 10- Eligibility: Students of Class 9 & 10, any medium, current academic session 2026–2027. Open to all.
- Qualifying Exam (Written): 1st November 2026
- Written Result: On or before 7th November 2026
- Final Round (Viva): 22nd November 2026
- Final Result: 22nd November 2026
- Venue: Jaiprakash Hospital and Research Centre, Dandiapali, Rourkela
Senior Level
Class 11 & 12- Eligibility: Students of Class 11 & 12, any medium, current academic session 2026–2027. Open to all.
- Qualifying Exam (Written): 15th November 2026
- Written Result: On or before 21st November 2026
- Final Round (Viva): 29th November 2026
- Final Result: 29th November 2026
- Venue: Jaiprakash Hospital and Research Centre, Dandiapali, Rourkela
Register online free of cost before 25th October 2026
Appear for the written Qualifying Examination
Top 100 students qualify for the final Viva round
3 Grand Prize & 10 Special Prize winners announced
Prize distribution will take place on 22nd December 2026, during the Annual Day Celebrations of Jaiprakash Hospital and Research Centre.
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Reach out to the JP National Talent Quest team for registration support, eligibility queries, or exam-day information.
Dandiapali, Rourkela Examination venue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about eligibility, registration, and the examination process for JP National Talent Quest 2026.
The scholarship examination is open to all students studying in Class 9 or 10 (Junior Level) and Class 11 or 12 (Senior Level) during the current academic session 2026–2027, regardless of the medium of instruction or school board.
No. Registration for both Junior and Senior levels is completely free of cost. There are no hidden charges at any stage of the examination process.
Registration begins on 15th August 2026 and closes on 25th October 2026 for both levels. Entries submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, so it's best to register early.
Yes. There are two separate online registration forms — one for the Junior Level (Class 9 & 10) and one for the Senior Level (Class 11 & 12). Use the "Register" buttons on this page to open the form that matches your class.
The process has two stages. First, all registered students appear for a written Qualifying Examination. The top 100 scorers from each level then qualify for a final Viva (interview) round, from which 3 Grand Prize winners and 10 Special Prize winners are selected.
Both the written examination and the final Viva round will be conducted at Jaiprakash Hospital and Research Centre, Dandiapali, Rourkela.
The quest evaluates students across 10 categories — Extempore, Social Science, Theme Based Writing, Aura & Persona, Maths, Language, Brain Drain, Group Discussion, Art & Culture, and Science.
Written exam results are announced first, followed by the final Viva round for shortlisted candidates, with results declared the same day. Exact dates differ slightly for Junior and Senior levels — see the Prizes & Eligibilty section above for full details.
Prizes will be distributed on 22nd December 2026, during the Annual Day Celebrations of Jaiprakash Hospital and Research Centre.
For any queries, reach out to Mr Sarat Ku Barik at 9861040300 or email training@jaiprakashhospitals.com.