HETS announces STAR scholarship programme for Maharashtra students

NEW DELHI: The Higher Education Talent Skill (HETS) board has announced the Scholarship Test for All Rounders (STAR) programme for Class 12 students. This scholarship programme offers the chance to avail up to 100% scholarships at top universities in Maharashtra.

STAR offers scholarships across various streams, including arts, commerce, science, and vocational studies. Interested students can register online and complete their profiles by June 10, 2024, through the official website, hets.in.

After registering online and completing their profiles, students will participate in an offline digital test at partner university campuses. The test scores are analyzed and matched to universities, and the results are announced, connecting students to appropriate institutions.

The STAR scholarship programme covers the following educational institutions of Maharashtra under its ambit.

• Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

• Sri Balaji University, Pune

• MIT-ADT University, Pune

• D Y Patil University, Ambi, Talegaon

• Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur

• MGM University, Aurangabad

• Sandip University, Nashik

• GH Raisoni University, Amravati

The scholarship examination features a comprehensive assessment structure designed to evaluate various facets of student capabilities. It assesses skills such as creative thinking, problem-solving, and practical application, as well as focusing on general aptitude and subject-specific knowledge, the board said.

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Assessment and weightage

The assessment process assigns weightage to different factors, with 75% of the evaluation focused on academic knowledge, aptitude, and skills. Additionally, 10-15% is allocated to academic achievements and consistency over the past three years, emphasizing stability and excellence. The remaining 10-15% consider non-academic achievements, such as involvement in extracurricular activities and community service, contributing to a well-rounded profile.

Through its scholarship allocation framework, HETS recognises student excellence across four categories, including:

• Super stars: Top 2%, full scholarship: 90-100% tuition coverage

• All-rounders: Top 5%, partial scholarship: 80-90% tuition coverage

• Rising stars: Top 10%, significant scholarship: 50-80% tuition coverage

• Shining stars: Top 20%, merit-based scholarship: 40-50% tuition coverage