Pratibha Poshak – ASCEND

About the Program

The Pratibha Poshak – ASCEND Program supports talented students from economically weaker families who wish to pursue PUC Science (11th & 12th) and prepare for competitive examinations such as NEET, JEE, CET, and NDA.

The program provides academic support, digital learning resources, and mentorship to help students successfully progress from school to higher education.

The Pratibha Poshak – ASCEND Program is currently available only in the following districts: Bagalkote, Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Uttar Kannada, and Vijayapura.

Program Support

Selected students will receive the following support for two years:

• Tablet PC with parental controls for learning
• Subject Dictionary / Glossary to understand technical terms
• Physics Wallah 2-Year Subscription for NEET / JEE / CET / NDA preparation
• Academic Monitoring and Mentorship
• Career Guidance and Counselling Sessions
• 3-day residential program on soft skills and interpersonal development (Pratibha Sammelan)

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 85% average in Mathematics, Science, and English in 10th board exams
• Completed 10th (SSC) from Government / Local Body / Government-Aided School in Karnataka
• Annual family income below ₹3.5 lakhs
• Planning to take PUC Science stream in Government or low-fee colleges
• Students should not be enrolled in integrated coaching colleges

Selection Process

• Application Submission
• Document Verification
• Screening Test
• Interview
• Home Visit
• Final Selection

Monitoring & Support

• Quarterly academic progress review
• Career counselling sessions
• Technical support for learning devices
• 3-day residential program on soft skills and interpersonal development (Pratibha Sammelan).

Documents Required for Application

Files may be uploaded in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. Each file should not exceed 5 MB.

• 9th Marks Card
• Income Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Electricity Bill
• Passport Size Photograph

Apply Now

If you meet the eligibility criteria and aspire to build a strong academic future, we encourage you to apply for the Pratibha Poshak ASCEND Program.

For any enquiries, please contact:

• Swati Birje: +91 7795674856
• Kirti Shivakumar: +91 9449007550