Event Overview

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) hosted the Champions of Aakash ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 30 July 2026. The gathering attracted roughly 3,000 students and more than 100 NEET and JEE champions, accompanied by their parents. The celebration featured a live performance by Sabali The Band from Pune and two thematic panel discussions on life after cracking the exams.

NEET 2026 Performance

AESL reported that its students secured four positions in the Top 10, 18 in the Top 50, 41 in the Top 100, 138 in the Top 500, and 232 in the Top 1,000. The cohort also produced 17 state toppers and over 30 city toppers. Notable individual rankings included Aryan Gupta (AIR 1), Upalakshya Goyal (AIR 3), Aryan Dubey (AIR 7) and Geetansh Sarin (AIR 8). State‑wise dominance was highlighted in Uttar Pradesh (more than 18 city toppers) and Jammu & Kashmir (all top‑10 rankers).

JEE Advanced 2026 Performance

In the engineering entrance, AESL students achieved 11 spots in the Top 100, 26 in the Top 200, 56 in the Top 500, and 111 in the Top 1,000 across 15 states and Union Territories. Top individual achievers were Mohit Shekhar Shukla (AIR 4), Aarav Gupta (AIR 17) and Utkarsh Khokhar (AIR 35).

Launch of ANTHE 2026

During the event AESL introduced its flagship scholarship examination, the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE 2026), targeting students from Class V to Class XII. The new ANTHE logo was unveiled, and the company highlighted that it has awarded over Rs 100 crore in scholarships and facilitated Rs 700 crore in interest‑free education loans, benefitting more than 6,000 scholarship recipients and over 75,000 loan beneficiaries, including 10,000 students from defence families and under‑privileged backgrounds.

Panel Discussions

Two expert panels were convened. The NEET panel, moderated by Dr Monika (former CCO, Roche), featured Dr Shashidhar TB (HOD‑ENT, Artemis), Dr Karan Thakur (Corporate Affairs, Apollo Hospitals) and Dr Vidur Mahajan (Founder, Carpl AI), discussing unconventional career paths in healthcare. The JEE panel, moderated by Ms Shifa (Campus Fund), included Mr Julius (COO & Founder, Newspace), Ms Richa Singh (Founder & CEO, Spectatr.ai), Mr Chinmaya Sharma (Partner, Info Edge Ventures) and Mr Rahul Gupta (Park Smart), focusing on how an engineering mindset applies beyond the discipline.

Management Commentary

Mr Chandra Sekhar Garisa Reddy, Managing Director & CEO of AESL, stated that the results reflect the dedication of students and the support of parents and mentors. He reiterated AESL’s PanchTatva philosophy—Legacy, Faculty, Content, Testing & Technology, and Infrastructure—as the foundation of consistent performance. He emphasized the company’s commitment to inclusive education, noting the Rs 100 crore scholarship pool and Rs 700 crore interest‑free loan programme.

PanchTatva Framework

  • Legacy: Over 38 years of trust and proven results in medical and engineering entrance exams.
  • Faculty: Experienced mentors delivering personalised guidance.
  • Content: Continuously updated study material aligned with evolving exam patterns.
  • Testing & Technology: AI‑driven insights, performance analytics and personalised interventions.
  • Infrastructure: Modern classrooms, digital ecosystems and advanced learning facilities.

Company Profile

AESL is India’s leading test‑preparatory firm for NEET, JEE, NTSE and Olympiads, operating 415+ centres with over 400,000 enrolled students. The firm is part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), a diversified conglomerate in education, healthcare and health‑insurance, and has a 37‑year legacy.

Student Testimonials

Mohit Shekhar Shukla (AIR 4, JEE Advanced 2026) credited AESL’s teaching for handling exam pressure and mastering technical subjects, while acknowledging his family’s support. Upalakshya Goyal (AIR 3, NEET 2026) praised the personalised guidance and the school’s structured study plan, attributing success to both teachers and parental encouragement.

Closing Note

The Champions of Aakash event showcased AESL’s sustained academic excellence, extensive scholarship and loan support mechanisms, and its broader commitment to guiding students beyond competitive examinations.