- ANTHE 2025 will be held online and offline from October 4–12, 2025, offering scholarships for Classroom, Digital, and Invictus Courses.
- Over 1 million students appeared last year; many NEET and JEE toppers began their journey with ANTHE.
- Invictus Ace Test announced for Classes 8–12, focused on advanced JEE preparation; test dates: August 24, 31 & September 7.
- Registrations are open at Aakash centers and online.
Marking over 16 years of academic excellence and student success, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL)—India’s foremost name in test preparation—announces the launch of the 2025 edition of its flagship initiative, the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE). Widely regarded as one of South Asia’s most transformative academic platforms, ANTHE 2025 aims to empower students from Grades V to XII by identifying potential early and guiding them toward rewarding careers in engineering, medicine, and other competitive fields.
With an ambitious vision to democratize access to quality education, ANTHE 2025 offers merit-based scholarships worth ₹250 crore and cash rewards totaling ₹2.5 crore. The program supports students enrolling in Aakash’s classroom, digital, and Invictus learning programs, providing expert-led coaching for competitive exams such as NEET, JEE, State CETs, NTSE, and international Olympiads — equipping them to thrive in today’s increasingly competitive academic landscape.
Adding to this commitment, Aakash is also launching the Invictus Ace test, a scholarship exam for admission to the Aakash Invictus JEE Advanced preparation program for students from Classes 8 to 12 studying. The national-level eligibility-cum-scholarship test will be conducted on August 24, August 31, and September 7, 2025. The three-hour test (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM), available in both online and offline modes, carries a ₹300 application fee. Those who perform exceptionally well will be rewarded with scholarships of up to 100% and exciting cash prizes.
Mr. Deepak Mehrotra, CEO and MD of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), remarked, “ANTHE has become a symbol of possibility for students across India. Over the past 16 years, we have enabled meritorious students to pursue their dreams, regardless of financial background or location. At Aakash, we believe every student has the potential to become a problem solver, someone who can think critically, face challenges head-on, and create impact. ANTHE 2025 continues this legacy by providing deserving students with the resources, support, and motivation to rise and shine. With our wide network and hybrid learning approach, we are making quality education truly inclusive and outcome-focused.
From this year onwards, we are also launching the Invictus Ace Test for Scholarship & admission to the prestigious Aakash Invictus course for Advanced JEE preparation, that has been thoughtfully designed to evaluate students’ understanding of core concepts and their preparedness for competitive exams.”
ANTHE has been instrumental in nurturing several top achievers over the years. In 2025, more than one million students appeared for the exam, making it one of the largest scholarship tests in the country. Many of AESL’s current toppers began their academic journey with ANTHE. Notably, this year 22 out of Top 100 in NEET and 10 out of Top 100 in JEE Advanced 2025 started their journey through ANTHE.
The examination will be conducted both online and offline, ensuring flexibility and reach for students across India. The online mode of ANTHE 2025 will be available from October 4 to 12, 2025, during which students can take the test at their convenience by selecting a one-hour slot. The offline exam will be conducted on 5th and 12th October2025, at over 415 Aakash centres located in 26 states and union territories.
Registrations for ANTHE 2025 are now open. Students can register online or visit their nearest Aakash centre. The examination fee is ₹300 for both online and offline modes. A flat 50% discount is available for those who apply early. The last date to submit the application form is three days prior to the chosen online exam date and seven days before the selected offline exam date. Admit cards will be issued five days before the respective exam dates.
The results of ANTHE 2025 will be announced in phases. Results for Class X students will be declared on October 24, 2025, while results for Classes VII to IX will be declared on October 29, 2025. Result of Class V & VI will be declared on November 1st 2025. Results for Classes XI and XII will be announced on November 4, 2025. All results will be available on the official ANTHE website.
ANTHE will be a one-hour test comprising 40 multiple-choice questions based on the grade and stream aspirations of students. For Class V-IX students, the questions will cover subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Mental Ability. For Class X students aspiring for medical education, the questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mental Ability, while for engineering aspirants of the same class, the questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mental Ability. Similarly, for Class XI-XII students who aim for NEET, questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, while for engineering aspirants they will cover Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
With Aakash Digital 2.0 and Aakash Invictus, AESL is setting new benchmarks in test preparation. While Digital 2.0 offers AI-powered, personalized online coaching for NEET, JEE, and Olympiads, Invictus delivers an elite, precision-driven JEE Advanced program for top-tier engineering aspirants—combining expert faculty, curated content, and a robust phygital learning model.
