Mangaluru, August 24, 2026: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), one of India’s leading educational institutions, has officially launched the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE). With more than 1 crore students registering over the past 16 years, the examination has emerged as one of India’s longest-running and largest talent identification platforms.
The examination goes beyond merely awarding marks. It follows a diagnostic assessment model that scientifically analyses students’ subject knowledge, analytical abilities and examination behaviour. After the examination, every student will receive a detailed report identifying their strengths and areas for improvement based on CESP, TTP and AIQ parameters.
Eligible students can receive up to 100% scholarships for Aakash’s classroom, hybrid and digital courses. Students who achieve outstanding results will be awarded cash prizes worth a total of ₹2.5 crore.
ANTHE has also played an important role in laying the foundation for the success of Aakash students in national-level NEET and JEE examinations. Among the Top 100 rankers in NEET UG 2026, 31 students, and among the Top 100 rankers in JEE Advanced 2026, 7 students, had previously begun their academic journey through ANTHE.
Speaking on the occasion, Chandra Shekhar Garisa Reddy, Managing Director and CEO of AESL, said, “ANTHE is not merely a scholarship examination. It is an effective tool that helps students understand their academic potential at an early stage and know where they stand at the national level.”
Dr Vikram chakravarthy, State Head have the information about ANTHE exam.
Shyam Prasad Asst. Director Mangalore, Udupi and Shimoga Branches and Suraj Prabhu, Branch Head were present.
The examination is open to students from Classes 5 to 12 and will be conducted in both online and offline modes. Students can register through the official ANTHE portal or at their nearest Aakash centre.
Online Examination: October 27 to November 1, 2026
Offline Examination: October 11, October 25 and November 1, 2026