A Primer on the DOST-SEI Junior Level Science Scholarship Examination - A Guide for Applicants

Sep 22, 2026

A Primer on the DOST-SEI Junior Level Science Scholarship Examination explains the JLSS scholarship purpose under RA 7687, RA 10612, and Merit Programs, including eligibility for talented third-year college students and the need to pass the JLSS Examination. It outlines exam structure: a timed, multiple-choice test in two parts over about four hours, with rules on timing, leaving the room, and reviewing answers. It presents sample items across logical, mechanical, and verbal reasoning and introduces the Power Test sections including Science.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

About the Examination

Test format and rules

Part I: Logical Reasoning Test

Spatial Reasoning

Mechanical Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

Part II: Power Test

Science

Mathematics

English

Teaching Aptitude

of FOREWORD In its commitment to help increase the number of young people who will go into the specialized fields in science and technology, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Science Education Institute (SEI) is offering the Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) under Republic Act No. 7687, Republic Act No. 10612, and Merit Programs. These scholarships are made available to talented third year college students enrolled in priority science and technology courses at identified tertiary institutions nationwide. To be able to qualify for the scholarships, the applicants must pass the JLSS Examination. Thus, our Institute ushers in the publication of A Primer on the DOST-SEI Junior Level Science Scholarship Examination that will benefit the students in preparing for the highly competitive scholarship examination and eventually qualifying for the S&T Scholarships. Through the JLSS Program, DOST-SEI hopes to produce scholar-graduates equipped with excellent skills who will have successful careers in science and technology and become the country’s future science leaders and innovators. JOSETTE T. BIYO, Ph.D . Director A PRIMER ON THE JUNIOR LEVEL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION ABOUT THE EXAMINATION The Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Examination for scholarship applicants under RA 7687, RA 10612, and Merit Programs is primarily a multiple-choice test consisting of two (2) parts with several sub-parts which are separately timed. If you finish a part before the allotted time, you will not be allowed to proceed to the next part nor will you be allowed to go back to a previous part. You can use your time wisely by reviewing your answers for that particular part only. You will take the examination in one sitting for approximately four (4) hours. This includes the reading of instructions, filling-out of forms and the actual testing. Hence, you will not be allowed to leave the room once the test starts except to go to the comfort room, when necessary. Bring snacks. You may be allowed to eat at anytime during the test but make sure that you do not smear any of the test materials. In the following sections of the Primer, sample test items arepresented so you can familiarize with the type of questions you will encounter in the actual test. These are made available for you as guide to help you achieve your best performance in the JLSS Examination. PART I: LOGICAL REASONING TEST Logical Reasoning Test has three (3) sub-parts, namely: A. Spatial Reasoning measures your ability to recreate visual experiences and reasoning about shape, measurement, depiction and navigation. It also tests your ability to mentally rotate and manipulate two dimensional and three dimensional spaces. Sample Items: 1. Which two folding patterns below can be joined together to form Figure Y? I Figure Y III IV A. I and IV C. I and III B. II and III D. II and IV 2. What is the resulting volume if the darkened layers of a solid consisting of identical blocks as shown below are removed? A. 20 B. 16 C. 10 D. 28 3. Figure A has the following views: FRONT Which of the following shows the rear view of Figure A? A. B. C. D. B. Mechanical Reasoning will measure your ability to comprehend mechanical and physical concepts and principles. It also measures your ability to understand, analyze and visualize the movement and interaction of different mechanical components. Sample Items: 1. Pendulums I and II are shown on the right. If they are released from the same angle at the same time, which of the following statements will be TRUE? I II A. Pendulum I will have more oscillations than Pendulum II. B. Pendulums I and II will move at the same time. C. Pendulums I and II will stop at the same time. D. Pendulum I will be the last to stop. 2. A spoon is used to pry open the lid of a can of biscuits. Which of the following will work better? A. Apply an upward force on Z and a fulc

FAQs

What is the JLSS Examination primarily made of?

The JLSS Examination is primarily a multiple-choice test in two parts, with several sub-parts that are separately timed.

How long is the exam and when is leaving the room allowed?

The exam is taken in one sitting for approximately four hours, and leaving the room is generally not allowed after it starts except to use the comfort room when necessary.

What types of sample questions are included in the primer?

The primer includes sample test items to familiarize applicants with the question types, including logical reasoning sub-tests (spatial, mechanical, verbal) and Power Test sections such as Science.

Sep 22, 2026

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