ANTHE: syllabus, mock tests and practice
A one-hour scholarship test run by the coaching institute Aakash for students in Classes 5-12. It checks science, maths and reasoning against the current school syllabus. Scholarships of up to 100% on Aakash NEET, JEE and foundation courses, plus cash awards, go to top rankers.
- Classes
- Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Mock tests
- 63
- Downloads
- 16
ANTHE syllabus by class
About the ANTHE exam
How the exam works
Mode: Online (from home; mobile or tablet allowed) or offline at exam centres · Levels: One paper per class, Classes 5 to 12. Classes 10-12 have separate Medical and Engineering papers. · Duration: 1 hour · Questions: 40 MCQs. Classes 5-9: Science 21, Mathematics 11, Mental Ability 8. Class 10 Medical: Physics 10, Chemistry 10, Biology 12, Mental Ability 8. Class 10 Engineering: Physics 10, Chemistry 10, Maths 12, Mental Ability 8. Classes 11-12 Medical: Physics 10, Chemistry 10, Biology 20. Classes 11-12 Engineering: Physics 13, Chemistry 13, Maths 14. · Marking: No negative marking. Classes 5-6: +2 per correct answer, 80 marks total. Classes 7-12: 90 marks total; the per-question split is not stated. · Language: Not stated on the official pages checked
Who can apply
Open to students currently studying in Classes 5 to 12 (2026-27). A Class 5 student can take it and use the result for next year's courses. Students in Classes 10-12 pick a Medical or an Engineering stream. Offline takers can get up to 100% scholarship on course fee components; online takers up to 80% on tuition fees only. Cash awards go to top ranks in each class. The registration fee for 2026 was not stated on the official pages checked.
When it happens
The Aakash homepage lists 1 November 2026 as the final ANTHE 2026 exam day: online window 10:00–22:00 and offline 10:30–11:30. Earlier online dates were 27–31 October; earlier offline dates are already over. This is an exam-day notice for already registered candidates, not a promise that new registration is available. The homepage and FAQ show conflicting earlier dates and registration lead times, so confirm personal slot/deadline details in the candidate login or with Aakash. No next-edition date or result date was verified. Status checked 1 November 2026; times are IST.
Official website, syllabus and sample papers
Links to the organiser's own pages. Past and sample papers are published there by the organiser.
How to register
Register through Aakash's official ANTHE portal or an Aakash centre when the relevant cycle is open. Select class, Medical/Engineering stream where applicable, mode and available date. Check the fee and deadline displayed before submitting; the current FAQ and homepage differ on registration lead times. Existing candidates should use their login for their confirmed slot and messages.
ANTHE syllabus
Jump to: Class 5 · 2026-27 · Class 6 · 2026-27 · Class 7 · 2026-27 · Class 8 · 2026-27 · Class 9 · 2026-27 · Class 10 · 2026-27 · Class 11 · 2026-27 · Class 12 · 2026-27
ANTHE syllabus, Class 5 · 2026-27
Physics (1 topic) · Chemistry (2 topics) · Biology (4 topics) · Mathematics (8 topics) · Mental Ability (9 topics)
ANTHE syllabus, Class 6 · 2026-27
Physics (3 topics) · Chemistry (3 topics) · Biology (2 topics) · Mathematics (5 topics) · Mental Ability (9 topics)
ANTHE syllabus, Class 7 · 2026-27
Physics (3 topics) · Chemistry (3 topics) · Biology (2 topics) · Mathematics (8 topics) · Mental Ability (6 topics)
ANTHE syllabus, Class 8 · 2026-27
Physics (4 topics) · Chemistry (2 topics) · Biology (3 topics) · Mathematics (7 topics) · Mental Ability (6 topics)
ANTHE syllabus, Class 9 · 2026-27
Physics (3 topics) · Chemistry (2 topics) · Biology (2 topics) · Mathematics (7 topics) · Mental Ability (7 topics)
ANTHE syllabus, Class 10 · 2026-27
Physics (3 topics) · Chemistry (3 topics) · Biology (Medical stream) (6 topics) · Mathematics (Engineering stream) (9 topics) · Mental Ability (7 topics)
ANTHE syllabus, Class 11 · 2026-27
Physics (7 topics) · Chemistry (5 topics) · Biology (Medical stream) (11 topics) · Mathematics (Engineering stream) (6 topics)
ANTHE syllabus, Class 12 · 2026-27
Physics (Medical stream) (7 topics) · Physics (Engineering stream) (4 topics) · Chemistry (5 topics) · Biology (Medical stream) (9 topics) · Mathematics (Engineering stream) (7 topics)
Rounds and levels
- Scholarship Exam 2020-21: ANTHE 2020 scholarship examination papers, with separate Engineering and Medical streams where applicable.
- Practice Tests: Original SkillStar ANTHE practice papers, arranged by class and stream in sets of up to five tests.
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ANTHE: questions parents ask
- Which classes can prepare for ANTHE on SkillStar?
- ANTHE practice on SkillStar is arranged for Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12. Each child sees what's right for their own class.
- What is in the ANTHE syllabus for 2026-27?
- 200 topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Mental Ability, Biology (Medical stream), Mathematics (Engineering stream), Physics (Medical stream) and Physics (Engineering stream), laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
- Are there ANTHE mock tests on SkillStar?
- Yes, 63 mock tests. Each one is marked the moment your child finishes, with a question-by-question review, and can be taken again as often as they like.
- Can I download ANTHE papers?
- Yes. The ANTHE Downloads tab on SkillStar has 16 files for this exam.
- How does my child start ANTHE practice?
- Sign up free as a parent, add your child with their class, and pick ANTHE from the exam list. Every new family gets welcome credits, lots of content costs nothing, and anything paid shows its price in credits before you decide.
- Is SkillStar the official ANTHE website?
- No. SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners. Check dates, fees and registration with the ANTHE organisers.
SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners.
