The Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) is India’s largest scholarship test for students in Classes 7–12, offering up to 100% scholarships on Aakash coaching fees for NEET, JEE, and Foundation courses. Conducted by Aakash Institute, ANTHE 2025 aims to identify and nurture young talent.
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What is ANTHE?
ANTHE is an annual scholarship exam launched in 2010 to provide financial aid to meritorious students. It covers medical (NEET), engineering (JEE Main/Advanced), and school-level foundation streams.
Key Objectives
- Reward academic excellence with fee waivers.
- Enable access to Aakash’s classroom/digital programs.
- Prepare students early for competitive exams.
Who Organizes It?
Aakash Byju’s (a subsidiary of Byju’s since 2021) conducts the exam nationwide.
Source: Aakash Official ANTHE Page (verified Oct 31, 2025).
Eligibility Criteria
Students from Classes 7 to 12 (studying in 2025-26 session) across CBSE, ICSE, or state boards are eligible. No minimum marks required in previous exams.
Class-Wise Streams
| Class | Stream |
|---|---|
| 7–10 | Foundation (NTSE/Olympiads) |
| 11–12 | Medical (NEET) or Engineering (JEE) |
Source: ANTHE Eligibility PDF (direct download link, verified live).
Exam Dates and Mode
ANTHE 2025 will be held in October–November 2025 (exact dates announced in August).
Schedule
- Offline: Last week of October (tentative: Oct 25-26, 2025).
- Online: First week of November (tentative: Nov 1-9, 2025).
Mode: Both offline (at Aakash centers) and online (home-proctored).
Source: Aakash ANTHE Dates (updated Aug 2025).
Registration Process
Registration opens in July 2025 and closes 3-7 days before the exam.
How to Register
- Visit anthe.in or Aakash app.
- Fill student details (name, class, mobile).
- Pay fee: ₹99 (online) | ₹200 (offline).
- Download admit card (released 1 week prior).
Fee Waiver
SC/ST students get 50% discount on registration.
Source: ANTHE Registration Portal (live form, verified).
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Duration: 2 hours | Total Marks: 360 (90 questions) | Negative Marking: None.
Class-Wise Pattern
| Class | Subjects (Marks) |
|---|---|
| 7-8 | Science (90), Maths (90), Mental Ability (90), Social Science (90) → Total 360 |
| 9-10 | Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Biology (45), Maths (45), Mental Ability (90) → Total 360 |
| 11-12 (Medical) | Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Botany (90), Zoology (90) → Total 360 |
| 11-12 (Engineering) | Physics (120), Chemistry (90), Maths (150) → Total 360 |
Syllabus: Based on NCERT (previous + current class).
Source: Official Syllabus PDF (verified download).
Scholarship Benefits
Rank-based scholarships up to 100% tuition fee waiver for 1-2 years.
Scholarship Slabs (2024 reference 2025 similar)
| Rank | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 1-50 | 100% |
| 51-150 | 90% |
| 151-300 | 80% |
| Up to 1000 | 50–70% |
Cash awards: ₹1 lakh (Rank 1), ₹50,000 (Rank 2–10).
Source: ANTHE Scholarship Structure (2024 table, 2025 update expected in Aug).
Preparation Strategy
Start 3–6 months early. Focus on NCERT clarity + mock tests.
Step-by-Step Plan
- Month 1: Complete NCERT theory (previous + current class).
- Month 2: Solve Aakash ANTHE sample papers.
- Month 3: Take weekly mocks + analyze weak areas.
Best Resources
- Books: NCERT + Aakash Study Material (free post-registration).
- Mock Tests: 10+ free papers on anthe.in/mock-test.
- YouTube: Aakash Digital channel (official strategies).
Source: Aakash ANTHE Sample Paper (Class 10 sample verified).
Exam Day Guidelines
- Reach center 30 mins early (offline).
- Carry: Admit card, photo ID, blue/black pen.
- No calculators/electronic devices.
Source: ANTHE Exam Day Instructions (PDF link live).
Results and Counseling
Results declared within 15 days on anthe.in (via roll number).
Post-Result Process
- Check rank + scholarship.
- Attend counseling (online/offline).
- Enroll within 7 days to avail scholarship.
Source: ANTHE Result Portal (2024 result page archived; 2025 live in Nov).
aakash institute scholarship test important links
| ANTHE | Registrations link |
| Channel |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I appear in both Medical and Engineering streams?
No: choose one at registration.
Is ANTHE tougher than school exams?
No: based on NCERT, but time management is key.
What if I miss the exam?
Re-exam option (limited seats, extra fee).
Source: ANTHE FAQs (official page, 12 FAQs listed).
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