Chennai: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) on Friday launched the 16th edition of its flagship national scholarship exam, the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2025, offering scholarships worth ₹250 crore and cash awards worth ₹2.5 crore to students from Classes V to XII.

ANTHE 2025 will be conducted in both online and offline modes between October 4 and 12, enabling students to access quality coaching for NEET, JEE, Olympiads, and state-level entrance exams. Registrations are now open at anthe.aakash.ac.in, with an early bird 50% discount on the application fee of ₹300.

In addition, AESL announced the launch of the Aakash Invictus Ace Test, a national-level scholarship exam for advanced JEE aspirants in Classes VIII to XII. Scheduled for August 24, 31, and September 7, the exam will offer admission to the prestigious Invictus program. Scholarships of up to 100% and cash prizes will be awarded based on merit.

“Over the past 16 years, ANTHE has empowered lakhs of students to pursue their dreams,” said Deepak Mehrotra, MD and CEO of AESL. “ANTHE 2025 continues this legacy with broader access and support for deserving students, irrespective of their background.”

ANTHE 2025 will consist of a one-hour test with 40 multiple-choice questions tailored to the academic level and stream of each student. Results will be announced in phases from October 24 to November 4.

Last year, more than one million students appeared for ANTHE. Many top rankers in NEET and JEE began their journey through the exam, including 22 out of the Top 100 in NEET 2025 and 10 in JEE Advanced 2025.

For Invictus Test registration, visit: aakash.ac.in/invictus-ace.