ANTHE and Invictus Ace Scholarship Programs by Aakash Institutes
Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a national trailblazer in test preparation, marked its 16th anniversary by introducing two flagship initiatives for the academic year 2025: the celebrated ANTHE (Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam) and the newly unveiled Aakash Invictus Ace Test, both designed to empower young learners and nurture India’s next generation of innovators and leaders.
ANTHE 2025: Championing Equal Access to Top-Quality Education
ANTHE 2025 is open to students from classes V to XII, offering a remarkable opportunity to receive scholarships of up to 100%, collectively amounting to ₹250 crore, along with cash awards worth ₹2.5 crore. The program aims to identify and support promising students across India, helping them access premier coaching for national-level competitive exams such as NEET, JEE, State CETs, NTSE, and Olympiads.
The exam will be conducted in both online and offline formats to ensure maximum flexibility and reach. The online version is scheduled between October 4 and 12, 2025, allowing participants to choose convenient one-hour slots. Offline exams will take place on October 5 and 12, 2025, across 415 Aakash centers in 26 states and union territories.
ANTHE has a legacy of nurturing academic achievers, with over one million students appearing for the exam in 2025 alone – affirming its standing as one of India’s largest scholarship tests. Historically, ANTHE has been the starting point for many students who have later secured top ranks in NEET and JEE Advanced.
ANTHE Structure and Results Timeline
The test format consists of 40 multiple-choice questions tailored to the academic level of each participant. Results will be released in phases:
- Class X: October 24, 2025
- Classes VII-IX: October 29, 2025
- Classes V-VI: November 1, 2025
- Classes XI-XII: November 4, 2025
In addition to substantial financial support, top-performing students can look forward to confidence-building recognition and access to mentoring from expert faculty, broadening their prospects for future competitive exams.
Aakash Invictus Ace Test: A New Benchmark for JEE Advanced Preparation
AESL’s new Aakash Invictus Ace Test is a national-level eligibility and scholarship exam for students in Classes VIII to XII who aspire to excel in JEE Advanced. This rigorous three-hour test is available in both online and offline modalities, with exam dates on August 24, August 31, and September 7, 2025. Outstanding performers are in line for scholarships of up to 100% and attractive cash prizes. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to enroll in Aakash Invictus, an advanced coaching programme offered at premier Invictus Centers in major cities nationwide.
A Commitment to Nurturing Tomorrow’s Problem Solvers
Commenting on the occasion, Deepak Mehrotra, CEO and MD of AESL, emphasized that these initiatives reflect the institution’s mission to democratize quality education, regardless of a student’s background or geographical location. The strategy combines expansive student outreach with hybrid learning formats, ensuring that talented youth from every corner of India can access top-tier resources and mentoring.
With the simultaneous launch of ANTHE 2025 and the Invictus Ace Test, AESL continues to set benchmarks in India’s educational landscape, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people to become resourceful, innovative problem-solvers of the future
