About PATH 2026
Preksha Admission & Talent Hunt (PATH) is a scholarship and assessment examination designed to identify talented students and provide them with opportunities to excel in academics. The examination helps students evaluate their preparation level while competing for scholarships, awards and recognition.
Exam Starts In
Mark your calendar — 17 & 18 October 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
Exam Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | PATH 2026 (Preksha Admission & Talent Hunt) |
| Eligible Classes | 7th to 11th |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper Based) |
| No. of Questions | 60 Questions |
| Exam Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Subjects | Mathematics | Science | Mental Ability |
| Exam Date | 17 & 18 October 2026 |
| Registration Fee | ₹100 |
Benefits of Participating
Every student who takes PATH 2026 walks away with something valuable.
Up to 100% Scholarship
Merit based scholarships for bright students.
Exciting Cash Awards
Rank 1 ₹21,000 | Rank 2 ₹11,000 | Rank 3 ₹5,100.
District Rank Recognition
Top performers are recognized district-wide.
Detailed Performance Report
Subject-wise analysis to identify your strengths.
Career Guidance & Counseling
One-on-one mentorship from expert faculty.
Access to Excellence Programs
Entry into foundation batches for IIT-JEE & NEET.
Merit-Based Recognition
Trophies, certificates & prizes for achievers.
Early Exam Preparation
A head start on your IIT-JEE & NEET journey.
Scholarship Structure
Four tiers of recognition, built to reward every level of achievement.
The Success Path
From your first PATH exam to your dream career.
Why Choose Preksha?
What Parents & Students Say
The performance report after the exam helped us understand exactly where our son needed to focus. The scholarship made a real difference to our decision.
— Parent of a Class 9 StudentPATH gave me my first real exposure to competitive exam pressure. The mentorship after the results kept me motivated all year.
— PATH Alumnus, Class 11 BatchTransparent process, well-organized centers, and the faculty guidance afterwards was more valuable than the cash award itself.
— Parent of a Class 7 StudentOur Results
A few of the students PATH has helped launch toward their dream careers.
GMC Amritsar
B.Tech CSE, NIT Allahabad
GMC Jammu
MBBS, AIIMS Bathinda
B.Tech CSE
Exam Syllabus
SYLLABUS FOR THE EXAMINATION
Mental Ability (Common for Classes 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th) It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test will include questions on:
Series | Direction Test | Mathematical Operations | Missing Character | Puzzles | Mirror & Water Image | Symbolic Operations | Symbolic/Number Analogy | Trends | Figural Analogy | Space Orientation | Venn Diagrams | Symbolic/Number Classification | Figural Classification | Punched Hole | Pattern Folding & Unfolding | Figural Pattern – Folding and Completion | Number Series | Embedded Figures | Figural Series | Coding and De-coding | Direction Sense | Blood Relations and other sub-topics, if any | Numerical Operations
For Class 7th Studying Students
Integers | Fractions and Decimals | Data Handling | Simple Equations | Line and Angles | Triangle and its Properties | Congruence of Triangles | Comparing Quantities | Heat | Winds, Storms and Cyclones | Motion and Time | Fibre to Fabric | Acids, Bases and Salts | Physical and Chemical Changes | Nutrition in Plants | Nutrition in Animals | Weather, Climate and Adaptation of Animals to Climate | Respiration in Organisms
For Class 8th Studying Students
Geometry | Mensuration | Simple Equations | Number System | Squares and Square Roots | Cubes and Cube Roots | Exponents and Powers | Metals & Non-metals | Fuels | Cell – Structure and Functions | Reproduction in Animals | Force & Pressure | Friction | Sound | Light | Pollution and other sub-topics
For Class 9th Studying Students
Mathematics: Linear Equations | Polynomials | Geometry | Triangles | Circles | Mensuration | Probability | Number System
Science: Matter | Atoms & Molecules | Cells & Tissues | Motion | Force | Gravitation | Floatation | Sound | Diversity in Living Organisms | Diseases and other sub-topics
For Class 10th Studying Students
Mathematics: Real Numbers | Polynomials | Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables | Quadratic Equations | A.P. | Triangles | Circles | Area & Volumes Related to Circle, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Trigonometry | Co-ordinate Geometry | Statistics & Probability
Science: Carbon and Its Compounds | Natural Phenomena | Effects of Current | Life processes | Natural Resources | Magnetism and other sub-topics | Magnetic Effects of Electric Current | Light – Reflection and Refraction | Electricity
For Class 11th Studying Students
Physics: Units and Measurements | Motion in a Straight Line | Motion in a Plane | Laws of Motion | Work, Energy and Power | System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Structure of Atom | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | States of Matter | Thermodynamics
Mathematics: Sets | Relations and Functions | Trigonometric Functions | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Linear Inequalities | Permutations and Combinations | Sequences and Series | Probability
Biology: The Unit of Life | Cell Cycle and Cell Division | The Living World | Biological Classification | Morphology of Flowering Plants | Structural Organisation in Animals | Animal Tissues | Biomolecules | Breathing and Exchange of Gases | Body Fluids and Circulation | Excretory Products and Their Elimination | Locomotion and Movement
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA PATH 2025 (For 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th Aspirants)
| Category | Score | Scholarship | Admission Fee | Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 01 | 100% Waiver | 100% Waiver | 100% Waiver |
| B | 02-05 | 100% Waiver | 100% Waiver | Chargeable |
| C | 06-10 | 100% Waiver | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| D | 11-20 | 90% Waiver | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| E | 21-50 | 80% Waiver | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| F | 51-100 | 70% Waiver | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| G | 101-200 | 60% Waiver | Chargeable | Chargeable |
To be eligible for Cash Award, it is mandatory for Top 3 Students from each class to join our Long Term and Short Term Courses before deadline.
The Legacy of PATH
Empowering students year after year through excellence and recognition.
Record Participation
Distributed over ₹25 Lakhs in scholarships and recognized 50+ district toppers.
Expansion Phase
Successfully conducted PATH across multiple districts in North India with a 98% student satisfaction rate.
Who Can Participate?
Students currently studying in Classes 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th (Medical / Non-Medical).
🎁 Win Scholarships & Attractive Prizes — Take the Next Step Towards Your Dreams!
PATH Exam Gallery
Moments captured from our examination centers across districts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students currently studying in Classes 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th (Medical / Non-Medical) are eligible to appear for the examination.
PATH 2026 consists of 60 Multiple Choice Questions covering Mathematics, Science and Mental Ability, to be completed within 60 minutes.
PATH 2026 is conducted offline, in pen-and-paper format, at our examination centers in Pathankot, Dinanagar and Billawar.
Scholarships are awarded based on your score and rank, ranging from 60% up to 100% fee waiver for top scorers, along with cash awards for the top 3 rank holders.
The registration fee for PATH 2026 is ₹100 per student.
Results and scholarship offers are announced shortly after the exam. Please check with your nearest branch for the exact date.
Our Branches
Visit us or register at any of our examination centers.
📍 Pathankot Branch
Near Hanuman Mandir, Old Khanpur Madhopur Road, Pathankot 145023
📞 7837383896
📍 Dinanagar Branch
Near Birla Mandir, Awankha, Dinanagar 143531
📞 7837131407
📍 Billawar Branch
Billawar Public School, Sukrala Mata Road, Ward No. 6, Kathua 184204
📞 7837131408