Scholarship Criteria for Kerala Medical Courses at Aakash 2020-2024
Category-A (A student can avail any ONE of the scholarships in Category - A, whichever is higher)
(I) Scholarship based on Admission cum Scholarship Test (ACST*) or NEST, whichever is higher
| # | Name | Basis Score in ACST / NEST | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee |
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| 4 Year/ 3 Year Course | 2 Year / 1 Year Course | |||
| 1 | Platinum Scholar (A) | Above 90% | Above 90% | 75% |
| 2 | Platinum Scholar (B) | Above 80% | Above 80% | 50% |
| 3 | Diamond Scholar (A) | Above 70% | Above 70% | 35% |
| 4 | Diamond Scholar (B) | Above 60% | Above 60% | 30% |
| 5 | Gold Scholar (A) | Above 50% | Above 50% | 25% |
| 6 | Gold Scholar (B) | Above 40% | Above 40% | 20% |
| 7 | Silver Scholar | Above 30% | Above 30% | 15% |
| *Please note that ACST Scholarship is valid for 30 days after the date of writing the test. | ||||
(II) Scholarship based on Class VIII / IX School Exam Performance where Marks / Grade system is applicable (Merit Scholarship)*
| # | Name | Criteria For 4 Year / 3 Year Courses | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee |
| 1 | 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). | 20% |
| 2 | 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). | 10% |
| Attested marksheet and/or report cards will have to be submitted by the student at the time of admission. | |||
| *The Scholarship Criteria will be based on last qualifying School / Board Exam. | |||
(III) Scholarship based on Class X/XII Board Exam performance where Marks system is applicable (Merit Scholarship)*
| # | Name | Criteria For 1 Year / 2 Year Courses | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee | ||
| 1 | Mega Scorer |
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20% | ||
| 2 | Star Scorer |
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10% | ||
| *The Scholarship Criteria will be based on last Qualifying School / Board Exam. | |||||
(IV) Scholarship based on CBSE Board Class X Exam or Other State Board performance where Grade system is applicable and no marks are allocated (Merit Scholarship)
| # | Criteria | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee |
| 1 | A1+A2 Grade in Science & Mathematics | 20% |
| 2 | A2+A2 Grade in Science & Mathematics | 10% |
(V) Scholarship based on performance in Competitive Exams like NTSE & KVPY
| # | Name | Criteria | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee | |||
| 1 | Qualified for NTSE (Stage-II) | This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to those students who are eligible to write NTSE (Stage-II) Exam. (Attach Proof) | 45% | |||
| 2 | NTSE (Stage-II) Qualifier | This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to those students who are eligible for NTSE Scholarship (NTSE Certificate attested by Principal will be required). | 100% (on Tuition, Technology & Exam Fee) |
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| 3 | KVPY - Aptitude Test Qualifiers | This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to those students who have qualified in Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Aptitude Test. (Attach Proof) | 50% | |||
| 4 | KVPY - Interview Qualifiers | This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to those students who have qualified in Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Interview round. (Attach Proof) | 75% | |||
(VI) Scholarships for HBCSE Olympiads and Mathematical Olympiads Qualified students
| # | Stages of Exam | Merit Score | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee | ||
| 1 |
NSE(P/B/C/A/JS) Qualified (Stage-I of International Olympiads) |
Eligible for INO | 50% | ||
| 2 | RMO/GMO Qualified | Qualified for INMO | 50% | ||
| 3 |
INJSO / INBO / INPhO / INChO / INAO / INMO Qualified (Stage-II of International Olympiads) |
Qualified for Next Stage | 75% | ||
| *Kindly attach proof for the same to avail scholarship. | |||||
(VII) Scholarship based on score in Competitive Exam like NEET*
| # | NEET Qualifier Marks | Criteria | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee | ||
| 1 | 450 & Above | This Scholarship on tuition fee as per the criteria mentioned in the table will be given to the students on NEET score and these students also need to submit a proof of preparing for next year’s NEET to improve their marks/selection. (Attach Proof). | 50% | ||
| 2 | 400 & Above | 45% | |||
| 3 | 350 & Above | 35% | |||
| 4 | 300 & Above | 25% | |||
| *(Only for Class XII Passed Students) | NEET Qualifier marks criteria for Scholarship may be revised after NEET-2020 result. Please contact the nearest Aakash Centre for Details |
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| 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 and in prize money, then it shall be borne by the students / parents / guardians. | |||||
| Note: Maximum scholarship eligibility on tuition fee would be 100%. | |||||
Category-B (A student can avail any ONE of the scholarships in Category - B, whichever is higher)
| Scholarships for Ex-Aakashians* | |||
| # | Name | Criteria | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee |
| 1 | Ex-Aakashian (R1) |
This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to Ex-Aakashians who have already enrolled in our Two Year Classroom Course / One Year Regular Course at any of centres / branches of Aakash Institute. They must have paid full course fee. Left out / Droppers will not be given this benefit. The students will have to submit the proof for the same. |
₹6500/- |
| 2 | Ex-Aakashian (R2) | Those students who have enrolled in our Short Term Classroom Courses (Crash Courses / Test Series Courses) shall be given this scholarship on tuition fee. They must have paid the full course fee. Left out / Droppers will not be given this benefit. Such students should submit the photocopy of fee receipt issued to them at the time of admission in crash course. |
₹2000/- |
| 3 | Ex-Aakashian (DLP & Test Series) |
This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to Ex-Aakashians who have enrolled in our One Year / Two Year Distance Learning Programs (DLP) or Test Series Courses. They must have paid the full course fee. Students who have paid only the booking amount or registration fee etc. will not be given this benefit. Such students should submit the photocopy of fee receipt issued to them at the time of admission in crash course. |
₹1500/- |
| 4 | Ex-Aakashian (Foundations) |
Students who have enrolled in Aakash Foundations classroom courses are also eligible for this scholarship. The students will have to submit the proof for the same. |
₹2000/- |
| 5 | Ex-Aakashian (Aakash Live) |
Students who have enrolled in One Year / Two Year Aakash Live courses are only eligible for this scholarship. They must have paid the full course fee. Left out / Droppers will not be given this benefit. The students will have to submit the proof for the same. |
10% |
| 6 | Ex-Aakashian (iTutor) |
Students who have enrolled in One Year / Two Year premium Aakash iTutor courses are eligible for this scholarship. They must have paid the full course fee. Left out / Droppers will not be given this benefit. The students will have to submit the proof for the same. |
5% |
| 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 and in prize money, then it shall be borne by the students / parents / guardians. | |||
| 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 / given or adjusted at later stage. All students will abide by this policy. | |||
Category-C (A student can avail any ONE of the scholarships in Category - C, whichever is higher)
| Scholarships for Other Categories* | |||
| # | Name | Criteria | Scholarship % on Tuition Fee |
| 1 | Single Parent / Divorcee | This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to those students who have lost their father and their mother is the only single earning member in the family. Proper application and proof in this regard will have to be submitted by the mother. This benefit will be given to the wards of Female Divorcee also. (Attach Proof). | 5% |
| 2 | Sibling | This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to those students (Sibling) whose brother or sister is currently studying in classroom course with us. In this case, scholarship will be given to the student who is taking admission and not to the student already studying in Aakash. However, in case, if two brothers/sisters take admission together at the same time, then both will get this benefit. | 5% |
| 3 | Defence / Police | This scholarship on tuition fee will be given to the 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% |
| 4 | Martyr | This Scholarship on tuition fee will be given to those students who have lost their father/mother during their service either in War, Counter Insurgency Operations or Govt. Operations. (Attach Proof). | 100% |
Note: 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 & C only.
Meaning of Scholarship (Scholarship means Fee Concession; Fee Discount; Fee Waiver): If at any point of time government decides to charge GST on the scholarship / concession amount/fee waiver and in prize money, then it shall be borne by the students / parents / guardians.
Note: Scholarship is offered on Tuition Fee only. Maximum scholarship eligibility on tuition fee would be 100%.
In all cases, the decision of the Chairman & Managing Director of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) shall be final.