Fees and Rewards

Nominal fee, merit certificates, and prizes at state and district levels.

Registration fee

₹150 only per student

Stage 1 online + Stage 2 at an HKCL ALC, with a Personalised Performance Report.

Hindi and English papers are included, and this one fee covers both computer-based stages - with no extra charge.

Stage 1 online exam
Stage 2 at HKCL ALC
Personalised Performance Report

Recognition

Winners will be proudly recognized at both the State and District levels across four groups covering Classes 5^th to 12^th.

Your hard work and dedication could earn you an exciting range of rewards, including:

Cash Awards
Merit Certificates
School Bag
Robotic Starter Kit
Medals of Achievement
Kurukshetra Panorama & Science Centre Visit

State level winners

Details	Quantity
Classes	5^th to 12^th
Winners per group	3
Number of groups	4
Total winners and prizes	12

State-level awards (amount in ₹):

Rank	Group A (5–6)	Group B (7–8)	Group C (9–10)	Group D (11–12)
First	5,100	5,100	5,100	5,100
Second	4,100	4,100	4,100	4,100
Third	3,100	3,100	3,100	3,100

District level winners

Details	Quantity
Classes	5^th to 12^th
Districts	23
Number of groups	4
Winners in one district	12
Total winners and prizes	276

Awards & Winner Selection Criteria

To ensure a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection process, HTSE 2026 follows the criteria below:

Minimum 60% in Stage 2: A candidate must secure at least 60% marks in the Stage 2 examination to be eligible for consideration for State-level or District-level awards.
State-level winners are not considered for District-level awards, ensuring wider recognition among deserving candidates.
One student is eligible for only one prize under the HTSE 2026 award structure.
A consolidated merit list is prepared across all mediums, and winners are selected from this common merit list.
Winner selection is based on overall performance, including marks obtained, questions solved, subject-wise accuracy, difficulty level, and the prescribed qualifying criteria.
In case of a tie, the winner will be determined according to the predefined tie-breaker rules specified in the official HTSE 2026 Notification.

Important: The eligibility and award selection process is governed by the official HTSE 2026 Notification. Students, parents, and schools are advised to refer to the notification for complete and authoritative details.