Jyotsna was awarded the title of " Singar Mani" by the Sur Singar Samsad in Mumbai after her performance at the 47th Kal Ke Kalakaar Festival in 2008.
 
Jyotsna is the recipient of the Smt. Vasanthalaksmi and Shri Narsimhachari Talent Promotion Award for Young Dancer from Narada Gana Sabha for 2008.

In January 2007, Jyotsna received the prestigious Dr.M.G.R. Award for Best Danseuse at the Spirit of Youth Competition held by The Music Academy, Chennai.

In 2006, Jyotsna was selected for the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram Talent Promotion Scheme.

In January 2002, Jyotsna was given the Rohini Krishnan Award by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai.

For Jaya TV's "Thaka dhimi tha" a dance game show, she won the first prize in 2002 and 2004.

Jyotsna won the first prize in the Bharatanatyam solo category, at the Kenya Music & Dance Festival, conducted by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Kenya, in 1995, 1997 and 1998.