Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a renowned institution in the field of test preparatory services nationwide, has unveiled a range of scholarships ahead of its upcoming academic session starting in April 2024. These scholarships aim to facilitate students in realizing their aspirations of pursuing careers in medicine and engineering.
The primary scholarship offering is the Instant Admission Cum Scholarship Test (iACST), providing an opportunity for students to avail up to 90% scholarship for enrollment in Medical, Engineering, and Foundation courses. AESL is also extending special discounts to the children of martyrs, defense personnel, and those affected by terrorism.
Mr. Anup Agarwal, the Chief Business Officer at Aakash Educational Services Limited, emphasized the institution’s commitment to providing accessible educational opportunities. He highlighted initiatives like iACST and various scholarship programs as means to empower deserving students to fulfill their academic and professional goals. AESL takes pride in its tradition of supporting the education of the children of Armed Forces personnel, striving to promote excellence and inclusivity in education.
The iACST not only offers immediate scholarship awards but also provides avenues for instant admission. Students can take the exam online and promptly receive details of their earned scholarships, facilitating instant admission under the expert guidance of Aakash faculty. The online iACST, lasting for 60 minutes, can be undertaken between 10 AM and 8 PM on designated exam days.
Tailored for students from Class VIII to XII, iACST serves as a platform for showcasing their potential in the fields of Medicine or Engineering. Scholarships awarded through iACST are applicable for admission into Medical, Engineering, and Foundation classroom courses. The test is administered through the Aakash Computer-Based Test (CBT) platform, as well as the Aakash website and dedicated mobile applications for Android and Apple platforms.
In addition to its scholarship endeavors, AESL demonstrates its social responsibility by supporting the education of the wards of Defence Personnel. AESL offers tuition fee waivers of up to 100% to the children of martyrs, and an extra 10% discount is provided to the children of defense personnel and terrorism-affected individuals, in addition to their iACST scores. This initiative has benefited over 75,000 students since its inception in 2014.
Celebrating its achievements in the recent JEE Mains 2024, AESL reports notable success with 41,263 students qualifying for the examination. Among these, 4,198 students achieved a percentile score of 95 and above, while 939 students secured a percentile score of 99 and above. The institution acknowledges outstanding performances, including Rishi Shekhar Shukla from Hyderabad, who achieved a perfect 100 percentile, along with other high achievers.
Notably, students from Aakash’s digital program also excelled in JEE Mains 2024 (Session-01), with impressive percentiles attained by toppers such as Ritam Banerjee, Arha Sahoo, Dhritishman Dutta, Harish Kumar, Eshwaranth, Ishant Patel, Sayan Mandal, Jane Jones, Srajan Gupta, Dilipkumar A, Rakshit Modi, and others.