HP Government to Conduct Final Phase of Statewide Scholarship Test with Crack Academy on October 9

With centres across Himachal and participation from over 75,000 students, the program aims to bridge access to national exam preparation for underrepresented youth.

The Government of Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with Crack Academy, is set to conduct the second and final phase of the statewide Crack Academy Himachal Scholarship Test on October 9, 2025. Held across government and aided colleges in the state, the test is part of the 100 Ratan initiative, a scholarship and coaching program designed to support deserving college students from economically weaker backgrounds.

The upcoming exam will help select 25 final students per Vidhan Sabha constituency, completing the cohort of 100 per region. These students will receive fully sponsored coaching for national-level competitive exams, including UPSC, NEET, JEE, SSC, and Defence services, under the direct supervision of Crack Academy’s faculty.

In the first phase, conducted earlier this year, 75 students per constituency were shortlisted. The October 9 test represents the final leg of selection, offering another opportunity for students from underserved and rural regions to secure high-quality exam preparation at no cost. Students from families with an annual income of less than ₹12 lakh are eligible to participate, making the program one of the few large-scale, state-supported competitive exam coaching initiatives in India.
Over 75,000 college students across Himachal Pradesh have already registered across both phases of the test. Phase II will be conducted on-site in colleges affiliated with the state education department, ensuring reach into remote areas and small towns.

Neeraj Kansal, Founder of Crack Academy, noted that the program was created to remove cost and access barriers for capable students. The initiative is part of Crack Academy’s growing partnership with public institutions, combining academic mentorship with structured learning pathways for competitive success.
The Crack Academy Himachal Scholarship Test reflects an evolving model of public-private collaboration in education. By anchoring the exam inside state-run institutions, the government ensures access and monitoring, while Crack Academy provides expert instruction and coaching infrastructure. Students selected in this round will be enrolled in subject-specific batches and provided career counselling, mentorship, and full-time faculty guidance in preparation for national-level exams.

This education-focused collaboration also reflects the Himachal Pradesh government’s broader objective to improve higher education outcomes and career success rates among first-generation learners and rural youth.
For more on the Himachal Pradesh Government’s scholarship schemes, visit the official government portal. For program details, visit Crack Academy.

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