Knowledge is Strength

National Level Scholarship Test

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Information Booklet

Aaryajanani Trust (A Non-Profit Organization) Presents

Contest Details & Scholarships

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Salient Features:

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- Win the scholarship by reading the e-book.

• Anybody in the age group of 18-30 years can register for free. No special qualification is required.
• You will have to register, read an e-book on “Swami Vivekananda’s Practical Vedanta and Jnana Yoga lecture” and attempt the online quiz.
• This is an open book quiz. 95% questions will be based on the e-book and 5% from the Aaryajanani website.
• The top 200 contestants who clear the cut-off marks in the quiz will be invited to a brief 10-minute virtual interview.
• Scholarships worth 27 lakhs will be given to the top 150 contestants, based on an equal weighting of quiz marks (50%) and interview marks (50%).

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About Aaryajanani Trust

Aaryajanani Trust is a Non-Profit Organization founded in the year 2018 in Hyderabad. The organization regularly conducts National-level Youth Contests, Pre-Marital, Pre-Pregnancy, Pregnancy (Garbh Sanskar), & Post-Pregnancy Workshops exclusively designed for Young Adults, who are actively shaping the future of the world.

The result of all their programs is a much more conscious way of approaching one’s life marching towards an empowered human race.

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Overview of the Contest

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Preface of the contest: This contest is based on five key lectures by Swami Vivekananda that convey the essence of Advaita Vedanta. He shows how our true nature is the Atman, beyond body and mind, and how this truth can guide and uplift our daily lives. Vedanta, he affirms, is not just lofty philosophy — it is deeply practical.

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What exactly is the contest?

The national level scholarship test is:

• Open to all youth across the world in the age group of 18-30 years. No special qualification required
• Free to register and attempt
• An online quiz

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The contest will be held online on 3rd August, 2025 (5 pm to 6 pm IST), based on an e-book on Swami Vivekananda’s Practical Vedanta and Jnana Yoga lecture.

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After the online quiz, the top 200 contestants who clear the cut-off marks will be invited to an online interview of 10 minutes. The top 150 candidates will be selected based on an equal weighting of the quiz marks (50%) and interview marks (50%) and will be rewarded with scholarships, as outlined in the upcoming slides.

Eligibility & Registration Process

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The contest is open to all youth in the age group 18-30 years (as on 3rd August 2025) irrespective of qualification or nationality. The process of the contest is:

Important Dates

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Please note the important dates of the contest here:

Registration Deadline:

Limited registrations only

Date of Exam:

3^rd August 2025

(Sunday)

Quiz Result Declaration:

6^th August 2025 (Wednesday)

Final Result Declaration:

15^th August 2025

Interview Date

(Tentative):

7^th August 2025 onwards

Registration Guidelines

• Registration is allowed only via the registration link.
• Carefully enter your active email address as it will be used to verify your participation, and you will need to enter the same email address while attempting the quiz on 3rd August 2025. All further communication regarding the contest will be sent to your registered email ID.
• Please note that after you fill the form, you will receive an email saying “Your registration is confirmed” to your registered email ID. Please check your spam folder for the same. In case of any queries, you may contact our team.
• Registrations are limited. So, register soon to grab the opportunity and not lose out!
• The ebook link on which the quiz will be based will be displayed after you fill out the form. Alternatively, you can download the ebook from our website (aaryajananicontests.org).
• You are recommended to provide your working phone number and email address that you actively use.
• You may receive periodic communication on your phone/email for updates regarding the contest.

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Examination Guidelines

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• Exam Pattern:

Number of Questions: 100

Duration: 1 hour (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. IST)

Exam Date: August 3rd, 2025 (Sunday)

Language: English

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with a single correct answer.

Incorrect answers will incur a negative marking of 0.25 points.

• Early Submission: Submitting the exam early will not result in any bonus marks or preference.
• Login Time: You can log into the quiz link 15 minutes before the exam, at 4:45 p.m. IST, to check for any network issues.
• Exam Start and End Time: The exam will begin at 5:00 p.m. IST. A fifteen-minute grace period will be provided from 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. to accommodate participants in starting the test. In case you face any technical issues, please wait for some time and refresh the page again.
• Tie Breaker: In case of a tie in quiz marks, the older participant will be given preference to resolve the tie.
• Interview: The top 200 contestants who clear the cut-off marks in the quiz will be invited to a brief 10-minute virtual interview. Interview questions will be based on the e-book and the candidate's personality. No specific preparation is required.
• Weightage: The final result will be declared based on an equal weighting of quiz marks (50%) and interview marks (50%).

Important Links

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