Scholarships and talent exams can sometimes leave students with a lot of questions. How much can I actually get? Does my class matter? Does my rank matter? Is the amount different for online and offline exams?
We think you should not have to guess the answers.
When you register for ANTHE and put time into preparing for the exam, you deserve to know what you are working towards. That means knowing the scholarship structure, understanding the cash awards and seeing how the rewards change across classes, ranks and course categories.
So, here is the complete ANTHE 2026 breakdown in one place. We have kept the numbers clear so you can understand exactly what applies to you.
ANTHE 2026 Scholarship: What Can You Get?
The first thing to understand about the ANTHE scholarship amount class wise is that the scholarship is not presented as one fixed rupee amount for every class and rank.
Instead, the scholarship depends on the exam mode and the applicable AESL course. Students appearing in the offline mode can get up to 100% scholarship on the MRP. Students appearing in the online mode can get up to 80% scholarship on the tuition fee.
So, when you look at the ANTHE scholarship amount class wise, remember that the maximum percentage is linked to the mode of examination.
The ANTHE scholarship amount class wise can apply to AESL Classroom Courses, Invictus, Aakash Learning Centre courses and long-term Aakash Digital courses, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
This means the ANTHE scholarship should not be confused with the cash award. A scholarship reduces eligible course fees, while a cash award is a separate benefit given to eligible rank holders.
Offline vs Online Scholarship
| Exam mode | Maximum scholarship |
|---|---|
| Offline | Up to 100% on MRP |
| Online | Up to 80% on Tuition Fee |
This is the basic ANTHE scholarship amount class wise structure for ANTHE 2026. The exact scholarship benefit is subject to the applicable course and terms and conditions.
ANTHE 2026 Cash Awards: Class-wise and Rank-wise Breakdown
Now we come to the part students often want to know about first: cash awards.
The ANTHE cash awards are separate from the scholarship. They are given to eligible students according to their rank, class category, exam mode and course category.
Here is the complete rank-wise breakdown for ANTHE 2026.
Class V & VI Studying Students
The top 25 ranking students in each class are eligible for the ANTHE cash awards. The table below shows the amount for offline and online admissions across the listed course categories.
| Rank | No. of Students | ANTHE 2026 Offline RCC/ALC/AD | ANTHE 2026 Offline DLP | ANTHE 2026 Online RCC/ALC/AD | ANTHE 2026 Online DLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Rank 2 | 1 | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Rank 3 | 1 | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 4 to 10 | 7 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 to 25 | 15 | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 |
Class VII Studying Students
For Class VII, the top 100 ranking students in the offline mode and the top 50 ranking students in the online mode are eligible for the ANTHE cash awards.
| Rank | No. of Students | Offline RCC | Offline ALC/AD | Offline DLP | No. of Students | Online RCC | Online ALC/AD | Online DLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | 1 | ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Rank 2 | 1 | ₹75,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | 1 | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹12,500 |
| Rank 3 | 1 | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹12,500 | 1 | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 4 to 10 | 7 | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | 7 | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 to 25 | 15 | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | 15 | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 26 to 100 / 26 to 50 | 75 / 25 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | 25 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 |
Class VIII & IX Studying Students
For Classes VIII and IX, the ANTHE cash awards are available to the top 150 ranking students per class in the offline mode and the top 75 ranking students per class in the online mode.
| Rank | No. of Students | Offline RCC/Invictus | Offline ALC/AD | Offline DLP | No. of Students | Online RCC/Invictus | Online ALC/AD | Online DLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 | 1 | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Rank 2 | 1 | ₹75,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹22,500 | 1 | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Rank 3 | 1 | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 | 1 | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 4 to 10 | 7 | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | 7 | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 to 25 | 15 | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | 15 | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 to 100 | 75 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | 25 | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 101 to 150 | 50 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | — | — | — | — |
Class X Studying Students
For Class X students preparing for Medical or Engineering, the top 200 ranking students in the offline mode and top 100 in the online mode are eligible for the ANTHE cash awards.
| Rank | No. of Students | Offline RCC/Invictus | Offline ALC/AD | Offline DLP | Online RCC/Invictus | Online ALC/AD | Online DLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 2 | 1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 3 | 1 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 4 to 10 | 7 | ₹75,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 to 50 | 40 | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 51 to 100 | 50 | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 101 to 200 | 100 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | — | — | — |
Class XI, XII & XII Passed Students
For students in Classes XI, XII and XII Passed who are appearing as Medical or Engineering aspirants, the top 100 ranking students from each class are eligible for the ANTHE cash awards.
| Rank | No. of Students | Offline RCC/Invictus | Offline ALC/AD | Offline DLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Rank 2 | 1 | ₹75,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Rank 3 | 1 | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 4 to 10 | 7 | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 to 50 | 15 | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 to 100 | 75 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 |
Course Type Legend: RCC = Regular Classroom Course, ALC = Aakash Learning Centre, AD = Aakash Digital, DLP = Distance Learning Programme and Invictus = Invictus Course.
Important Conditions for Cash Awards
There are a few conditions students should know before counting the ANTHE cash awards as a guaranteed payment.
To receive a cash award, an eligible student must join the applicable AESL course before 1 March 2027. Students who do not enrol in an AESL course are not eligible for the cash award.
Students receiving cash awards must also meet the applicable academic and attendance requirements. The terms specify a minimum 85% attendance requirement, along with academic performance conditions for continuing eligibility.
The ANTHE cash awards are also mode-specific. An award listed for offline candidates applies to the offline examination mode, while an online award applies to online candidates.
So, before planning around the ANTHE cash awards, make sure you understand the course, mode and eligibility conditions that apply to you.
Final Word
ANTHE is a test of your potential, but the benefits attached to it should not feel like a puzzle. The numbers are here. The rank slabs are here. The mode-wise scholarship structure is clear. Now you can prepare with a better understanding of what the exam offers and what each result can mean for your next step.
FAQs
1. What is the maximum scholarship through ANTHE 2026?
The ANTHE scholarship amount class wise can go up to 100% of MRP for students appearing offline and up to 80% of tuition fees for students appearing online, subject to the applicable terms and course.
2. What are the ANTHE cash awards for Class V and VI?
The ANTHE cash awards for Class V and VI are available to the top 25 ranking students in each class. The amount varies by rank, exam mode and course category.
3. Is the scholarship amount fixed for every class?
No. The ANTHE scholarship amount class wise is not published as a fixed rupee amount for every class and rank.
