Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust
Free 2-year IIT JEE Residential Program
Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust is a competition by Rashtrotthana Trust for students in Class 10. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 10
Fee
Free
Duration
180 mins exam
Format
Individual
Time needed
1 to 2 months to prepare for the exam
About This Opportunity
The Tapas program, initiated in 2012 by Rashtrotthana Trust, is a free two-year residential education program designed to help meritorious boys from socially and economically backward classes prepare for the highly competitive IIT JEE entrance examination. This comprehensive program provides extensive support to enable students to secure admissions in premier engineering institutes like IITs and NITs.
Eligible applicants are male students currently studying in Class 10, whose family's annual income does not exceed ₹2 lakhs, and who secured 85% in their 9th Standard examinations. The rigorous selection process involves multiple levels, including entrance exams, income verification through house visits, and a final residential selection camp held in Bengaluru.
Selected students receive free accommodation, nutritious food, expert tuition, and essential study materials. They undergo rigorous training for two years to complete their 11th and 12th standards, with academic support provided by the prestigious BASE Institute. The program focuses on holistic development, instilling discipline and preparing students for academic excellence and successful careers in engineering.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 10
- Age Range
- 15 - 16 years
- Gender
- male only
- Location
- Karnataka
Academic requirement
Must be currently studying in Class 10 and have secured a minimum of 85% in their 9th Standard examinations.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Class 10 syllabus in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Strong academic performance in 9th standard (minimum 85% marks).
Open to meritorious male students in Class 10 (ages 15-16) from Karnataka. Applicants must have secured 85% in the 9th Standard and belong to families with an annual income not exceeding ₹2 lakhs. Income verification through house visits is part of the selection process.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
The curriculum is meticulously designed to prepare students for the IIT JEE entrance examination, covering advanced topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics relevant to 11th and 12th standards, aligned with the CBSE curriculum. Specific topics include Light, Human Eye, Atoms and Molecules, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases, Metals and Non-Metals, Periodic Classification, Carbon, Real Numbers, Linear Equations, Polynomials, Quadratic Equations, Trigonometry, Triangles, and Arithmetic Progression. The program emphasizes in-depth conceptual understanding and extensive problem-solving practice.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹5,00,000+ Value Scholarship
The program provides a full scholarship covering two years of residential education, including expert IIT JEE tuition, accommodation, nutritious food, and essential study materials, valued at over ₹5,00,000.
Opens doors to
Provides rigorous and specialized coaching to prepare students for the IIT JEE, significantly enhancing their chances of admission to premier engineering institutes like IITs and NITs.
Recognition
National Academic Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Free residential program including accommodation and food.
- Academic support from BASE Institute.
- Focus on socially and economically backward male students.
- Multi-level selection process ensuring merit and need-based selection.
Exam format
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Format
- Written test covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Language
- English, Kannada
Rounds & format
The selection process involves multiple levels: Level-1 and Level-2 entrance exams conducted on December 25th and January 26th annually at 54 centers across Karnataka. Level-3 involves verification of family income through house visits. Level-4 is the final residential selection camp held in Bengaluru.
How entries are judged
Performance in Level-1 and Level-2 entrance exams, verification of family income, and assessment during the final residential selection camp.
Selection process
Selection is based on merit in the entrance exams, fulfillment of academic requirements (80% in 9th standard), and adherence to family income criteria (below ₹2 lakhs per annum).
How to apply
- 1Visit the official website tapassaadhana.org.
- 2Click on the registration link and fill in basic details.
- 3Complete the detailed application form with personal, educational, and communication information.
- 4Upload all required documents, including Class 9th mark sheet and income proof.
How to prepare
- Official website for syllabus and old question papers.
- Syllabus demo videos for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Study materials provided by BASE Institute upon selection.
Fees & financial support
Financial support
The Tapas program itself functions as a full scholarship for selected meritorious students, covering all major expenses including accommodation, food, tuition fees, and study materials for the entire two-year residential program. No additional scholarships are required as the program is fully funded for its beneficiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust?
Students in Class 10. children aged 15-16. male students only.
What will my child gain from Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust?
Free two-year residential education program.. Specialized coaching for IIT JEE by BASE Institute.. Opportunity to join premier engineering institutes like IITs and NITs.. Holistic development and disciplined routine for overall growth.. Support for meritorious students from economically backward backgrounds.. Comprehensive academic and living support..
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