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Scholarship Exam Details

The Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) is an institution in the Indian private coaching landscape. Conducted by Aakash BYJU’S, it targets students from Class 7 to 12. For 2026, the scholarship has evolved to provide up to 100% waiver on tuition fees and classroom service fees for NEET and JEE preparation. The total prize pool often exceeds ₹100 Crores, including cash awards and specialized "National Science Expeditions." The most prestigious reward is an all-expenses-paid trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for top performers, offering students a global perspective on science and technology. ANTHE is not just about the money; it provides a "National Benchmark" through its All India Rank (AIR). Since millions of students appear for it, the AIR is a highly accurate predictor of a student's potential success in the actual JEE or NEET exams two to three years down the line. It serves as a bridge for talented students from low-income families to access high-quality study materials, iTutor labs, and expert faculty mentorship.

Important Dates

Opening Date: 06-Apr-2026 02:15 PM

Closing Date: 06-Apr-2026 02:15 PM

Q1: Can a student who is already enrolled in an Aakash classroom program sit for ANTHE 2026?
A1: Yes, existing Aakash students can appear for ANTHE to "upgrade" their scholarship. If a student is currently on a 50% scholarship and secures a top rank in the new ANTHE, their scholarship can be increased to 100% for the remaining duration of their course. However, the cash prizes are often reserved for new students or under specific "Top Ranker" categories.
Q2: What is the "Cash Award" structure for different classes?
A2: The cash awards are stratified by class level. For example, a Class 10 topper might receive a higher cash award than a Class 7 topper, reflecting the increasing competitive intensity. These awards are usually disbursed in installments over the course of the coaching program to ensure continued academic commitment from the student.
Q3: Is ANTHE available for students studying in vernacular (regional) mediums?
A3: While the primary exam is in English, Aakash has been expanding its reach. In many centers, support is provided for students from Hindi-medium backgrounds. However, the national-level question paper is standard, so students are encouraged to be familiar with English scientific terminology.
Q4: How is the NASA trip selection conducted among the winners?
A4: The NASA trip is not given to every 100% scholarship winner. It is typically reserved for a select number of top-ranked students across different categories (Class 8, 9, and 10). The selection is based strictly on the ANTHE score, and in case of a tie, internal age and subject-specific tie-breaker rules (usually prioritizing higher marks in Science and Mental Ability) are applied.

  • Physics (Class 9-10 Base): Motion, Force & Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work & Energy, Sound, Light - Reflection and Refraction, The Human Eye and the Colorful World, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, and Sources of Energy.

  • Chemistry (Class 9-10 Base): Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of the Atom, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, and Periodic Classification of Elements.

  • Biology (Class 9-10 Base): The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms, Why Do We Fall Ill?, Life Processes, Control and Coordination, How Do Organisms Reproduce?, Heredity and Evolution, and Our Environment.

  • Mathematics: Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Heron’s Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability, Real Numbers, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, and Arithmetic Progressions.

     

  • Mental Ability: Series (Number, Alphabet, and Figure), Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense Test, Blood Relations, Puzzle Test, Data Sufficiency, Logical Venn Diagrams, and Non-Verbal Reasoning (Paper Folding, Mirror Images).

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