Aakash Educational Services Launches ANTHE 2025, Celebrating 16 Years of Empowering Student Aspirations
Raipur : Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), India’s leading test preparation company, announced the launch of ANTHE 2025 (Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam), marking 16 successful years of nurturing academic talent and transforming dreams into achievements.
ANTHE, one of the most anticipated events in India’s academic calendar, aims to empower students from Classes 5 to 12 to face challenges and become real-world problem solvers. In keeping with AESL’s mission of making quality education accessible to all, ANTHE 2025 offers scholarships worth up to ₹250 crore (up to 100%), applicable to Classroom, Aakash Digital, and Invictus courses. Additionally, cash rewards of up to ₹2.5 crore will also be awarded, providing critical support to students aspiring for successful careers in medicine and engineering.
The exam opens doors to top-tier coaching for competitive exams such as NEET, JEE, state CETs, NTSE, and Olympiads, under the guidance of Aakash’s expert faculty. Reinforcing its commitment to excellence, Aakash has also introduced the Invictus ACE Test—a national-level eligibility-cum-scholarship exam for students from Classes 8 to 12, offering entry into the Aakash Invictus JEE Advanced preparation programme.
The Invictus ACE Test will be conducted on August 24, August 31, and September 7, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM in both online and offline modes. The application fee is ₹300, and high-performing candidates will receive up to 100% scholarships and attractive cash prizes. The Invictus programme is available at select centres across cities including Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Indore, Bhopal, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, and more.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Deepak Mehrotra, MD & CEO of AESL, said,
> “ANTHE has become a symbol of hope for students across the country. Over the past 16 years, it has empowered countless meritorious students to realise their dreams—irrespective of their economic background or geographical location. At Aakash, we believe every student has the potential for critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership. ANTHE 2025 will further this vision by providing the right resources, motivation, and mentorship.”
He further added,
> “This year, we are also launching the Invictus ACE Test, designed for admission to our premium Invictus JEE Advanced programme. This rigorous programme is focused on concept clarity and high-level competitive exam readiness.”
Over the years, ANTHE has played a pivotal role in shaping toppers. In 2025 alone, more than 1 million students participated, making it one of India’s largest scholarship examinations. Notably, 22 of the top 100 NEET 2025 scorers and 10 of the top 100 JEE Advanced 2025 achievers began their journey through ANTHE.
To enhance accessibility, ANTHE 2025 will be held in both online and offline modes.
Online Exam: October 4 to 12, 2025, with flexible one-hour slots.
Offline Exam: October 5 and 12, 2025, at 415+ Aakash centres across 26 states and UTs.
Registration Fee: ₹300 (50% early bird discount available).
Apply Online: https://anthe.aakash.ac.in/home or visit the nearest Aakash centre.
Key Deadlines:
Last date to apply: 3 days before the chosen online exam date; 7 days prior for offline mode.
Admit Card: Released 5 days before the exam.
Results Declaration:
Class 10 – October 24
Classes 7–9 – October 29
Classes 5–6 – November 1
Classes 11–12 – November 4
Exam Structure:
The one-hour exam will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions. Subjects vary by grade and stream, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Mental Ability.
Through ANTHE 2025 and Invictus ACE, AESL continues to deliver on its promise of academic excellence, building a future where ambition meets opportunity, and every student is empowered to shine.
