Kolkata, October 12, 2025: Aakash Educational Services Ltd. (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services for aspiring doctors and engineers, has successfully conducted its flagship national scholarship exam — the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2025. This year’s ANTHE witnessed an overwhelming participation of around 11,45,000 students from across India, reflecting AESL’s growing credibility and commitment to nurturing academic excellence.

The exam, conducted in two phases — online and offline, was held from October 4th to 12th, 2025 (online) and October 5th & 12th, 2025 (offline). The initiative received tremendous appreciation from students, parents, and educators nationwide. In West Bengal alone, over 50,000 students participated, marking one of the highest state-level responses this year.

Scholarships Worth ₹250 Crore to Empower Students

Through ANTHE 2025, AESL continues its mission of making quality test preparation accessible to meritorious students from all backgrounds. The exam offers up to 100% scholarships worth ₹250 crore for Aakash Classroom, Aakash Digital, and Invictus Courses. In addition, cash awards worth ₹2.5 crore will be distributed among top-performing students. This year, more than 1,500 students from Classes V to XII across India will be eligible for 100% scholarships on tuition fees at Aakash Educational Services Ltd. These scholarships open doors for students aiming to excel in NEET, JEE, State CETs, NTSE, and Olympiads, guided by Aakash’s expert faculty and comprehensive learning ecosystem.

Expanding Opportunities for Younger Students

Traditionally open to students from Classes VII to XII, ANTHE 2025 was expanded to include Classes V and VI as well — a move welcomed by parents and educators alike. This early access allows younger students to build a strong academic foundation and prepare strategically for future competitive exams.

A Nationwide Academic Movement

ANTHE 2025 was conducted across 24 states and union territories, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. Speaking about the tremendous participation, Mr. Tilak Raj Khemka, Director, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), said:

“We are overwhelmed by the response that ANTHE has received in West Bengal over the last decade, and more so, this year. The scholarship has today emerged as one of the largest gateways in the country for school students aspiring to fulfil their Medical or IIT dream.”

Commitment to Student Success

With over 415 centres nationwide, AESL remains steadfast in its vision to deliver high-quality, result-oriented test preparation. The organization’s mission is to identify and nurture young talent by offering them access to the best guidance and educational infrastructure. To further support students, AESL has announced that more ANTHE centres may be opened in new cities upon request from students, parents, or school authorities, ensuring every aspirant gets the opportunity to participate in this national academic movement. ANTHE 2025 once again reinforces Aakash Educational Services Ltd.’s unwavering commitment to empowering students and helping them take the first confident step toward achieving their dreams of becoming doctors and engineers.