The last date to apply for the Bharatatma Award is 31st August 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered for the 2025 awards. 

Before applying, please ensure that you have thoroughly read and understood all the eligibility criteria and guidelines. 

Make sure you have attached all necessary documents/certificates/mark sheets as proof to meet the eligibility requirements. 

For the Utkrishta Vedvidyarthi, Adarsh Vedadhyapak, and Uttam Vedvidyalaya categories of the Bharatatma Award, you may apply online through the link provided on our website: www.bharatatmapuraskar.org 

On the online portal, the applicant must first register and carefully read the instructions provided before filling out the application. 

After registration, Part 1 of the application must be submitted at least ten days before the deadline. 

Once Part 1 is approved, Part 2 must be submitted before the final deadline. 

Applications received after the deadline will not be included in this year’s selection process. 

The evaluation of eligible Ved schools will be based on the following criteria: 

• Academic excellence demonstrated by the school’s Vedvidyarthi 
• Qualifications and experience of the school’s Vedadhyapak 
• Depth of Ved education provided (from Samhita/Moolanta to Lakshana/Bhashya, etc.) 
• Quality and number of Vedadhyapak trained by the school 
• Breadth (more than one Ved) and depth (advanced or exceptional Ved shastra) of Ved education provided 

Please ensure that you have submitted all required documents as evidence to meet the eligibility criteria. 

Singhal Foundation follows a high-quality, fair, and confidential selection process to determine the winners in each award category. 

The winners are chosen through a three-stage process:

• Stage 1: Applications are reviewed at a preliminary level based on eligibility and criteria. Only qualifying applications are selected for the next round. 
• Stage 2: A recommendation committee of Ved experts evaluates the shortlisted applications. The identities of Utkrishta Vedvidyarthi, teachers, and schools are kept anonymous during this process. The committee creates a list of potential winners based solely on the information provided in the application form. Therefore, filling the application form completely and accurately is extremely important. 
• Stage 3: A senior jury panel of distinguished Ved scholars from all four Veds reviews the shortlisted candidates. Before making the final decision, the jury may conduct site visits to the selected Ved schools and interview the shortlisted teachers and students.

The names of the winners of the Bharatatma Awards are announced only at the time of the award ceremony. Until then, the names are kept strictly confidential.