The Government of Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with Crack Academy, has successfully conducted the state’s largest-ever scholarship examination, “Mere Shahar Ke 100 Ratan”, on May 20, 2025. More than 5 lakh students from Classes VI to XII participated in the exam, which was held simultaneously across 3,500+ government and private schools in the state.
This was the first time such a high-level academic activity was undertaken on this scale in Himachal Pradesh, creating a unifying academic moment for lakhs of young minds across all 68 constituencies. Students enthusiastically prepared for weeks and appeared for the examination with great excitement and determination, viewing it as a significant opportunity to advance their academic journey.
The scholarship initiative aims to empower deserving students with access to high-quality coaching. The top 100 students from each of the state’s 68 constituencies will be awarded full coaching scholarships by Crack Academy, amounting to 6,800 full scholarships. Additionally, the next 200 students per constituency will receive a 75% concession, while the following 500 students will be awarded a 50% concession.
Selected students will have the opportunity to pursue diverse preparatory courses, including UPSC, HPAS, JEE, NEET, skill development programs, and more. Crack Academy has also established 70+ physical centres across the state where students can attend in-person coaching, in addition to accessing learning resources online via its website.
Neeraj Kansal, Founder and CEO of Crack Academy, extended his gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the initiative. He expressed, “This scholarship exam was not just about numbers, it was a celebration of educational ambition across Himachal. I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu ji, Education Minister Rohit Thakur ji, respected dignitaries including the Secretary of Education, Directors of Elementary Education, Deputy Directors, as well as the countless students, teachers, principals, and the dedicated managing and administrative teams, whose collective effort made this exam a grand success.”
The evaluation process will be conducted digitally using OMR sheet scanning to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The results of the scholarship exam will be declared on June 10, 2025, and will be available on Crack Academy’s app.
Pallavi Sharma
