Organisation : The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India under the Digital India Campaign
Scholarship Name : Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) Scholarship Program
Applicable For : Minimum score of 60% in 10th and 12th.
Last Date : 29th October 2022
Website : https://hest.wemakescholars.com/
What Is Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST)?
Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) is the largest scholarship test in India wherein students from top colleges in India compete for winning scholarships worth upto 1 lac each, for their abroad education. This national level test is funded and supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India under the Digital India Campaign. The Last Date of Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) is 29th October 2022.
Related / Similar Scholarship : BNAT BYJU’S National Aptitude Test For Class 10-12 October 2022
Eligibility Criteria For Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST)
Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) Eligibility Criteria :
** Applicant should be an Indian national with a valid Indian passport
** Applicants should have a minimum score of 60% in 10th and 12th.
** Applicants must be planning to study abroad within the next 2 years
** Applicant may use this scholarship for studying any course- STEM or non STEM from any recognised foreign university
** Applicants will need to submit proof of admission abroad, which can be a scorecard of GRE/IELTS/TOEFL, etc. OR foreign University admission confirmation. The proof of admission abroad need not be ready at the time of the test and can be submitted anytime before receiving the scholarship cash award
How To Apply For Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST)?
To Apply For Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST), Follow the below step
Steps :
Step 1: Go to the above link
Step 2: In Register Now For Free
Step 3: Choose the option
Step 4: Enter your mobile number get OTP
Step 5: Proceed further to complete it.
Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) Benefits
** This national level scholarship test organized by WeMakeScholars, an initiative supported by the IT Ministry is one of a kind and has the below benefits
** An opportunity to participate in India’s Largest Inter College Scholarship Test
** Winners will receive a Scholarship cash reward upto 1 lakh Rupees per student
** Participating students will also be given access to all the full fee waiver scholarships offered by various Govt bodies, Trusts and foundations
FAQ On Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST)
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) are,
1. Is HEST only for those who are planning to study abroad after their graduation?
** Yes, as of now, to be eligible for the HEST, you must be planning to study abroad after your graduation.
** The applicant will need to submit proof of admission abroad, which can be a scorecard of GRE/IELTS/TOEFL, etc. OR foreign University admission confirmation.
** The proof of admission abroad need not be ready at the time of the test and can be submitted anytime before receiving the scholarship cash award.
2. What is the test pattern?
** The questions will be based completely on Aptitude related topics. Hence practicing such questions will help you perform better in the test
** The test will have a total of 25 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 40 minutes with no negative marking.
3. What is the procedure after the online test?
** Post the test, there will be an interview round to select the final candidates.
** The college ID and original documents of the candidates will be verified before selection.
What Is The Importat Dates Of Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST)?
** The Last Date of Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) registration is 29th October 2022.
** Exam Date – 30th October 2022
** Exam Time – 1 PM
** Duration – 40 min
** Mode – Online