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 eligibility criteria and guidelines. 

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

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

On the online portal, first complete the registration process. Before filling the application, please carefully read the instructions provided. 

After registration, submit Application Part 1 at least ten days before the deadline. 

Once Part 1 is approved, proceed to fill and submit Application Part 2 before the deadline. 

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

Eligible Vedvidyarthi will be assessed based on the following criteria: 

• Excellence in Ved study, demonstrated through academic achievements at various levels of Ved education 
• Consistency in pursuing Ved education 
• Fluency in the traditional recitation of the Ved studied 
• Level of interest in other areas of learning 
• Conduct in accordance with Ved traditions
• Study of additional Ved branches or texts beyond one’s own primary Vedshaakha or Ved scripture 

When applying for the award, please ensure that all relevant documents have been submitted as evidence to support your eligibility. 

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.