Kerala Scholarship Criteria for Foundation Courses at Aakash
Category-A
(A student can avail any ONE of the scholarships in Category-A, whichever is higher)
(I) Based on iACST / ACST* / SPARRK / Scholarship, whichever is higher^
NAME | Basis of Score in Scholarship exams | Scholarship % |
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Platinum Scholar (A) | 95% & Above | 90% |
Platinum Scholar (B) | 90% & Above | 80% |
Platinum Scholar (C)) | 85% & Above | 70% |
Diamond Scholar (A) | 80% & Above | 60% |
Diamond Scholar (B) | 70% & Above | 50% |
Diamond Scholar (C) | 60% & Above | 45% |
Gold Scholar (A) | 50% & Above | 35% |
Gold Scholar (B) | 40% & Above | 25% |
Silver Scholar | 30% & Above | 15% |
*Please note that ACST Scholarship is only valid for 30 days after the date of writing the test.
# 20% of the fee paid by the Students in Distance Learning Programs
^The Scholarship mentioned above is applicable for admissions in Classroom, Hybrid & Aakash Live courses.
(II) Based on Performance in School Exams^
NAME | Criteria | *Scholarship %on Tuition & Classroom Service Fee |
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Mega Scorer | A1 Grade in all subjects or above 95% marks in Mathematics & Science (i.e. in class VIII / IX) or secured 1st Rank at School Level (i.e. in class VIII / IX). | 30% |
Star Scorer | A1 Grade in Science, Maths & English or above 90% marks in Mathematics & Science (i.e. in class VIII / IX) or secured Rank 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th at School Level (i.e. in class VIII / IX). | 20% |
Attested marksheet and/or report cards will have to be submitted by the student at the time of admission. |
(III) Scholarship for admission in immediate next class ^
Exam Name*** | Criteria | Tuition & Classroom Service Fee | Exam+Tech Fee | Admission Fee |
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NTSE (Stage-I) | State Topper | 100% | 100% | - |
2nd & 3rd Rank | 100% | 75% | - | |
4th to 10th Rank (Seats - 500 & above) | 100% | 25% | - | |
4th to 7th Rank (Seats - 200 to 499) | 100% | - | - | |
4th & 5th Rank (Seats - 199 & below) | 100% | - | - | |
Stage-I Qualifier* | 100% | - | - | |
NTSE (Stage-II) | Top Scorer of Aakash | 100% | 100% | 100% |
2nd & 3rd scorers of Aakash | 100% | 100% | - | |
4 & 5th Scorers of Aakash | 100% | 75% | - | |
NTS Scholar | 100% | 50% | - | |
KVPY Aptitude Test | Eligible for KVPY Interview | 50% | - | - |
KVPY Interview | Eligible for KVPY Fellowship | 75% | - | - |
State Govt Scholarships | JSTSE/ MTSE etc** | 75% | - | - |
NSEJS | Eligible to write INJSO | 100% | - | - |
INOs | INO qualifier | 100% | 100% | 100% |
RMO | Eligible to write INMO | 100% | 100% | - |
PRMO | Eligible to write RMO (Score 20 and above) | 50% | - | - |
NSO/ IMO/ iOS/ iOM/ NSTSE (Final Stage) | International Rank 1 | 100% | 50% | - |
International Rank 2 to 10 | 50% | - | - |
Please note that iACST / ACST Scholarship is only valid for 30 days after the date of writing the test.
#20% of the fee paid by the Students in Distance Learning Programs
^The Scholarship mentioned above is applicable for admissions in Classroom, Hybrid & Aakash Live courses.
Category-B
(A student can avail any ONE of the scholarships in Category-B, whichever is higher)
Scholarship for Ex-Aakashians
Name | Criteria | *Scholarship % on Tuition & Classroom Service Fee | |
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Ex-Aakashian (R) | Student moving from Class VIII to IX or IX to X shall be given scholarship on amount of tuition fee paid by him/her in previous class (i.e. VIII or IX). | 15% | |
Ex-Aakashian (DLP) | A Correspondence Course / DLP student moving from class VIII to IX or IX to X in classroom course shall be given 20% scholarship of the amount of tuition fee paid in class VIII / IX in DLP. | # 20% | |
Ex-Aakashian (Aakash iTutor / Live) | Students who have taken Aakash iTutor / Aakash Live courses are eligible. Scholarship will be given on fee paid by them in the previous class. (Attach proof) | 5% | |
Note: It's the responsibility of the student to apply for the above mentioned concession criteria at the time of admission. In case he /she does not apply for the same for whatsoever reason, the concession will not be granted later. All students to abide by this policy. |
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Category-C
(A student can avail any ONE of the scholarships in Category-C, whichever is higher)
Scholarship for Ex-Aakashians
Name | Criteria | *Scholarship %on Tuition & Classroom Service Fee |
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Single Parent / Divorcee | Students who have lost their father and their mother is the only single earning member in the family. Proper application and proof will have to be submitted. This benefit will be given to the wards of Female Divorcee also. (Attach Proof) | 5% |
Sibling | Student (Sibling) whose brother or sister is currently studying in classroom course with us. Also, student who is seeking admission with us and not to existing students. If two brothers/sisters take admission together at the same time, then both will get this benefit. | 5% |
Defence / Police | Ward of various Defence Personnel who are currently serving in the Indian Armed and Paramilitary Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, CISF & BSF) and Police Directorate. (Attach Proof) | 15% |
Martyr | Students who have lost their father/ mother during their service either in War, Counter Insurgency Operations or Govt. Operations. (Attach Proof) | 100% |
Meaning of Scholarship (Scholarship means Fee Concession; Fee Discount; Fee waiver): If at any point of time the government decides to charge GST on the scholarship/ concession amount/fee waiver & in prize money, then it shall be borne by the students/ parents/ guradians.
The scholarships of Category-A, B & C (for Long Term Courses) can be clubbed. However, in Short Term Courses a student can avail concession mentioned in Category-B& Conly. Scholarship is offered on Tuition & Classroom Service Fee only.