AJAY KUMAR UPADHYAY
Bilaspur: n a landmark moment for education in Himachal Pradesh, over 5 lakh students from classes VI to XII appeared for the state’s largest-ever scholarship exam, ‘Mere Sheher Ke 100 Ratan’, conducted jointly by the Himachal Pradesh government and Crack Academy. Held simultaneously in more than 3,500 government and private schools, the exam united youth across all 68 constituencies of the state in a common academic pursuit.
The unprecedented initiative marks the first time such a massive and synchronized educational event has taken place in the state. Students, who had prepared diligently for weeks, participated with immense enthusiasm and determination, viewing the opportunity as a stepping stone toward academic excellence.
The scholarship program offers full coaching scholarships to the top 100 students in each constituency, valued at Rs 6,800 each. The next 200 students will receive 75% discounts, while the following 500 will receive 50% discounts. These scholarships will enable access to coaching for competitive exams like UPSC, HPAS, NEET, JEE, as well as skill development courses.
Founder and CEO of Crack Academy, Neeraj Kansal, extended heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, and all education officials, teachers, and students whose efforts made the initiative a grand success. Results will be announced on June 10, 2025, through digital evaluation using OMR technology, and will be available via the Crack Academy app.