{"id":457,"date":"2025-10-13T20:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/?p=457"},"modified":"2025-10-13T20:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:40:42","slug":"over-11-45-lakh-students-participate-in-aakash-educational-services-ltd-s-prestigious-national-scholarship-exam-anthe-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/education\/over-11-45-lakh-students-participate-in-aakash-educational-services-ltd-s-prestigious-national-scholarship-exam-anthe-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 11.45 Lakh Students Participate in Aakash Educational Services Ltd.\u2019s Prestigious National Scholarship Exam &#8211; ANTHE 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Kolkata, October 12, 2025:<\/strong> 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 \u2014 the <em>Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2025<\/em>. This year\u2019s ANTHE witnessed an overwhelming participation of around <strong>11,45,000 students<\/strong> from across India, reflecting AESL\u2019s growing credibility and commitment to nurturing academic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam, conducted in <strong>two phases \u2014 online and offline<\/strong>, was held from <strong>October 4th to 12th, 2025 (online)<\/strong> and <strong>October 5th &amp; 12th, 2025 (offline)<\/strong>. The initiative received tremendous appreciation from students, parents, and educators nationwide. In <strong>West Bengal alone, over 50,000 students<\/strong> participated, marking one of the highest state-level responses this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships Worth \u20b9250 Crore to Empower Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through ANTHE 2025, AESL continues its mission of making quality test preparation accessible to meritorious students from all backgrounds. The exam offers up to <strong>100% scholarships worth \u20b9250 crore<\/strong> for Aakash Classroom, Aakash Digital, and Invictus Courses. In addition, <strong>cash awards worth \u20b92.5 crore<\/strong> will be distributed among top-performing students. This year, more than <strong>1,500 students from Classes V to XII<\/strong> across India will be eligible for <strong>100% scholarships<\/strong> on tuition fees at Aakash Educational Services Ltd. These scholarships open doors for students aiming to excel in <strong>NEET, JEE, State CETs, NTSE, and Olympiads<\/strong>, guided by Aakash\u2019s expert faculty and comprehensive learning ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding Opportunities for Younger Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally open to students from <strong>Classes VII to XII<\/strong>, ANTHE 2025 was expanded to include <strong>Classes V and VI<\/strong> as well \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Nationwide Academic Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ANTHE 2025 was conducted across <strong>24 states and union territories<\/strong>, including Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &amp; 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, <strong>Mr. Tilak Raj Khemka, Director, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL)<\/strong>, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment to Student Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With over <strong>415 centres nationwide<\/strong>, AESL remains steadfast in its vision to deliver <strong>high-quality, result-oriented test preparation<\/strong>. The organization\u2019s 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 <strong>more ANTHE centres may be opened<\/strong> 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.\u2019s unwavering commitment to empowering students and helping them take the first confident step toward achieving their dreams of becoming doctors and engineers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u2014 the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2025. 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