

What is the
Khoj Program?
Khoj is an initiative by IIT Ashram that was started by our founder Prof. S R Mishra in 2008. It is a science aptitude test for students from Class V to X. Khoj was born with an intention to celebrate and support students in their studies at IIT Ashram, by offering them scholarships and cash prizes based on their merit. With this program the aim is to make sure that students realize their potential and build their aspiration in taking up high research oriented roles in the field of medical and engineering. Adding to this, the program also aims to motivate students to take up challenging research work and teaching assignments.
Why Participate in KHOJ?
KHOJ is more than just a scholarship exam. It’s your gateway to recognition, rewards, and a clear academic roadmap. Every year, IIT Ashram students take the KHOJ test to unlock scholarships, cash prizes, and certificates of merit. Based on your performance, you can earn substantial financial support for your coaching at IIT Ashram, with the scholarship amount directly adjusted against your fees. Outstanding performers can win cash prizes worth up to ₹5 crores across all classes.
But the benefits go far beyond prizes. KHOJ is designed to help you:
- Predict your future rank in top national-level exams like JEE Advanced, JEE Main, NEET, NTSE, KVPY, and Olympiads.
- Evaluate your IQ scientifically for success in competitive exams.
- Measure your mastery of Maths & Science concepts with a clear picture of your preparation level.
- See where you stand nationally among peers aiming for the same competitive goals.
- Receive a detailed analytical report pinpointing your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement along with strategies to achieve your target score.
- Know your subject-wise performance compared to other students at the state level.
KHOJ is your chance to assess, improve, and celebrate your abilities while being rewarded for your hard work.
Scholarship Rules

- Cash prize will be offered only on admission for 2 years or more.
- Cash prize will be adjusted with tuition fees in two years / three years.
- Students who are already enrolled with IIT Ashram for 2 years program will not be entitled for KHOJ/UDAAN cash prize & scholarship of 2 year academic session. For example: enrolment for classes 9-10, Academic session 2026-2028 will not be eligible for KHOJ- 2025.
- Cash prizes will be given in two years in two installments. For example, in the case of INR 10,000/, the payment will be made in the 1st year in the month of Aug: INR 5,000/- and then in the second year in the month of Sept- INR 5,000/-.
- A student eligible for cash prize will not be awarded the cash money in case of withdrawal of admission.
- In case of withdrawal in the second year (2-year program) the cash prize for the second year shall not be awarded. The other conditions of refund will remain as per the rules.
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How Can it Help You?
Appearing for Khoj can help students in developing skills that can get them through various scholarship examinations successfully. These may include scholarship-based examinations like NTSE, NSTSE, KVPY and Olympiads for classes 8th, 9th and 10th, and other career-oriented competitive examinations like JEE Main(AIEEE), JEE Advanced(IIT-JEE), AIIMS and NEET. In fact, competing in Khoj allows students to build their basics of Mathematics, Science and Mental Ability at an early stage and these abilities can help them in performing better at other competitive exams like CAT, MAT as well as Civil Services. Khoj has been designed to encourage students who are inclined to take up careers in research, and to foster their interest in pure sciences and engineering programs.
