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The first digital lab in the Dakshana V2.0 program is operational at the Telangana Tribal Welfare School at Balanagar (near Hyderabad)!

The digital lab, created and managed by Dakshana, is equipped with 40 computer systems in a space within the school. Students here will be spending one hour daily learning concepts in Math through the Khan Academy interface assisted by a Dakshana Tea [READ MORE]
Dakshana featured in various news papers

Dakshana celebrated its Annual Recognition Ceremony for the Class of 2018 on December 26. The occasion was graced by Mohnish Pabrai, Founder and Chairman, The Dakshana Foundation; Harina Kapoor, Founder and Trustee, The Dakshana Foundation; Dr. Ajay [READ MORE]
Dakshana celebrated its Annual Recognition Ceremony on December 26, 2018 to celebrate the success of all the Dakshana scholars.

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Joint Dakshana Selection Test for students of Kanker District, Chhattisgarh for the first time!

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Dakshana Selection Test successfully held on December 9, 2018

The Dakshana Selection Tests - NDST and JDST are held every year to select deserving scholars from JNVs and state government schools across India. The tests were held this year on December 9, 2018, at 112 centres across India. This year, 15,513 stude [READ MORE]
Yet another success for Dakshana JNV Bangalore scholars!

Rikraj Mandol, Rahul, Ayush Jaiswal, Bommineni Shiva Sai and Ayan Gautam cleared Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO) and have been selected for Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO). Out of 42 NVS students who cleared RMO, 7 are Dakshana JNV [READ MORE]
Dakshana scholars from JNV Ranga Reddy cracked Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO)

Two Dakshana scholars from JNV Ranga Reddy COE cracked Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO) and have been qualified for Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO). Heartiest congratulations to Priya Nandi (JNV [READ MORE]
Hiring for Dakshana V2.0!!!

Dakshana V2.0 will be working towards enhancing quality of education, for students in Class 5 to 10 at government schools across India, using technology. We need Teaching Assistants or Facilitators to conduct this program in computer labs in schools. [READ MORE]
Dakshana India featured in the The New Indian Express!

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12 Dakshana scholars awarded scholarship under Panasonic Ratti Chhatr Scholarship Program 2018 -19.

We are glad to announce that 12 Dakshana scholars have been awarded scholarship under Panasonic Ratti Chhatr Scholarship Program 2018 -19. The selected scholars will receive INR 42,500 per annum. Heartiest congratulations to Ramesh Kumar, Deepak Kuma [READ MORE]
NDST and JDST to be held on December 9, 2018!

Selection of scholars for the Dakshana Two-year and One-year JEE/NEET Coaching Scholarship Program will be done through the NDST (Navodaya Dakshana Selection Test) 2019 and JDST (Joint Dakshana Selection Test) 2019, respectively. NDST and [READ MORE]

Pray for Kerala – Dakshana Scholars at JNV Bangalore contributed towards CMDRF

As Kerala continues to battle with the biggest floods in last 100 years, scholars at JNV Bangalore Urban preparing for JEE 2020 and Dakshana staff contributed 33,000 INR towards Chief Ministers's Distress Relief Fund. Our prayers are with the people [READ MORE]

A question that comes up frequently is how do Dakshana Scholars accepted by the IITs/NITs/AIIMS/Govt. medical colleges fund their college studies? How can they afford it? Are they in financial distress?

Virtually every Dakshana scholar is able to attend these premier institutes because the government waives most of the fees for families living below the poverty line. These fee waivers are hardcoded into the law. In addition, various NGOs like The Na [READ MORE]

JNV Dakshana scholar Asharam Choudhary will now study at AIIMS, Jodhpur!

Asharam prepared for NEET from JNV Pune (2016-2018). He scored an AIR 2763. He later appeared for AIIMS in which he secured AIR- 707 and Category Rank- 141. Despite pressing conditions, Asharam focused on his goal of becoming a doctor and worked h [READ MORE]

Dakshana is hiring!

Dakshana Fellow (Dakshana V2.0) The Dakshana Foundation is seeking to bring on two Dakshana Alumni as Fellows to work on the Dakshana V2.0. The Fellows would drill down o [READ MORE]

Dakshana excels at the JEE Advanced 2018!

Dakshana takes immense pride in announcing that 67% of its scholars clear the JEE Advanced 2018. 6 Dakshana scholars secure rank in top 1000 AIR!!! [READ MORE]

Dakshana scholars excel yet again in the NEET 2018!!!

Dakshana scholars clear the NEET 2018 with flying colors! Dakshana achieved 100% result in the two year program. The scholars in one- year program achieved 99% success in the NEET 2018. Congratulations [READ MORE]

Attention! Aspiring for Dakshana Scholarship for 2019?

The Dakshana Selection Test for Class 10 & 12 is held every year on a Sunday in December. If you are appearing for the Class 10 or 12 Board exam in 2019, and would like to receive the Dakshana scholarship to prepare for the JEE or NEET, then look [READ MORE]

Dakshana’s results at JEE Mains – the best, yet again!

96% of scholars who appeared for the JEE Mains crack it in the first attempt. Dakshana bags 2 ranks in the top 500 AIR! 2018 Press Release - JEE Mains[READ MORE]

Dakshana scholars selected for KVPY scholarship

Great news!!! 38 Dakshana scholars have been qualified for Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) scholarship! KVPY is a national program of fellowship in Basic Sciences initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Gover [READ MORE]

JDST for Uttar Pradesh & Bihar on April 10, 2018

Admit card has been sent to the registered email ID. In case you have not received the admit card, please report to the exam centre directly with Aadhar card on April 10, 2018 (8:30 AM) Centre Details: [READ MORE]

NDST 2018 Results are out!

To find out your result, click on the link below... https://dakshana.org/result.php Waiting list is already released. Next waiting list may be released on 10 June 2018. Note: [READ MORE]

Summer Internships at The Dakshana Foundation

The Dakshana Foundation is seeking to bring on 1-3 interns who would spend the summer drilling down on initiatives underway by a number of NGOs in India to try to improve education outcomes in government schools across India in 6^th through [READ MORE]

JDST 2018 Result (Shortlisted Students for Interview)

The results of the Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST) held on December 17, 2017 are out!!! Confirmation email for personal Interview has been sent to the registered email ID of the selected students (provided during online registration) with a cop [READ MORE]

Dakshana- 10th annual Recognition Day on December 26, 2017

The Dakshana Foundation celebrated its 10th annual Recognition Day on December 26, 2017. The first family of Dakshana, Mohnish Pabrai, Harina Kapoor and daughters Monsoon and Momachi was present to commemorate the event. The Chief Guest and Keynote [READ MORE]

Mohnish Pabrai on ‘philanthropy and investing’ at Best Ideas 2018.

Mohnish Pabrai, founder and chairman, The Dakshana Foundation, on Manual of Ideas (MOI) Global, a community of intelligent investors united by a passion of lifelong learning. Here is the interview during Best Ideas 2018, an online conference where Mo [READ MORE]

Dakshana Day celebrated all over the globe on October 15, 2017!

Dakshana has completed 10 glorious years of spreading ‘Infinite Good’ in 2017! Starting this year, Dakshana Day has been instituted to celebrate this milestone. Alums across the globe celebrated this day with great enthusiasm! [READ MORE]

Dakshana at Google- ‘Giving Week’

‘For it is in giving that we receive’ To support the idea of giving back to the society for greater good, every year Google celebrates ‘Giving Week’, during November-December, where Googlers contribute to a cause they believe in. Two of Dak [READ MORE]

Register for Joint Dakshana Selection Test (JDST 2018)

Application are open for JDST 2018 (For Government and Aided School Students) Click here to fill the Application form [READ MORE]

NOTIFICATION FOR DAKSHANA SELECTION TESTS 2018

Dakshana shall be selecting scholars for its Two-year and One-year program JEE/NEET Coaching Scholarship Program through the NDST (Navodaya Dakshana Selection Test) 2018 and JDST (Joint Dakshana Selection Test) 2018, respectively. NDST and JDST 20 [READ MORE]

Dakshana Scholars plant 300 saplings at Dakshana Valley, Pune

The 2017-18 batch of Dakshana Scholars arrived at the Dakshana Valley on July 01, 2017. On the first Sunday after their arrival, the scholars planted a tree each at their favourite spot on the campus. These plants will grow into trees of medicinal us [READ MORE]

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