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MANDATORY ENTRANCE & SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION (ESE)

THUNDER STRIKE 2027

"Earn Your Admission. Earn Your Scholarship."

EXAM DURATION 120 MINS

APPLICATION FEE ₹1,100

MARKING SCHEME NO NEGATIVE

MAX FEE WAIVER 50% MAX CAP

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// 01. ASSESSMENT_FRAMEWORK

2-HOUR (120 MINS) EXAMINATION STRUCTURE

MCQs & Fill-in-the-Blanks | English & Hindi Mediums | Online Proctored (ORPE) & Test Center Modes

SECTION A

General Aptitude

Reasoning, Problem Solving, and Basic Numerical Ability.

SECTION B

Language & Comm.

Reading Comprehension, Communication Skills, and Basic English/Hindi.

SECTION C (1st TIE-BREAKER)

Observation & Creativity

Creativity Assessment, Visual Interpretation, and Practical Thinking.

SECTION D

Professional Awareness

Career Awareness, Workplace Behaviour, and Learning Readiness.

// 02. SCORE_BRACKETS

PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOLARSHIP SLABS

Merit-based fee waivers awarded strictly based on STRIKE examination score cutoffs.

TIER DESIGNATION	STRIKE SCORE CUTOFF	SCHOLARSHIP FEE WAIVER	TIER CATEGORY
💎 Platinum Bracket	95% and above	50% FEE WAIVER (MAX CAP)	Thunder Elite
🥇 Gold Bracket	90% to 94.99%	40% Fee Waiver	Merit Tier 1
🛡️ Titanium Bracket	80% to 89.99%	38% Fee Waiver	Merit Tier 2
🥈 Silver Bracket	70% to 79.99%	35% Fee Waiver	Standard Merit
🥉 Bronze Bracket	60% to 69.99%	30% Fee Waiver	Basic Scholarship

// 03. FINANCIAL_IMPACT

PROGRAM FEE & SAVINGS IMPACT MATRIX

Tuition savings comparison across program durations under the maximum 50% scholarship cap.

PROGRAM TIER	DURATION	STANDARD FEE	AVERAGE (35% SILVER) FEE	THUNDER ELITE (50% PLATINUM) FEE	MAX STUDENT SAVINGS
Beginners Program	3 Months	₹18,500	₹12,000	₹9,250	₹9,250 SAVED
Intermediate Program	6 Months	₹54,000	₹35,000	₹27,000	₹27,000 SAVED
Advanced Program	1 Year	₹1,15,500	₹75,000	₹57,750	₹57,750 SAVED

// 04. ALTERNATIVE_PATHWAYS

SPECIAL CATEGORY SCHOLARSHIPS (MAX 50% CAP)

Alternative eligibility routes for entrepreneurs, artists, EWS, and special categories.

PATHWAY A

Financial Assistance (EWS)

Up to 50% waiver for economically weaker sections.

Govt Income Certificate required
Signed Family Financial Declaration
Panel Verification Interview

PATHWAY B (ENROLLED STUDENTS)

Entrepreneurship & Startup Support

Up to 50% fee waiver exclusively for enrolled Thunder students operating startups or social ventures.

INCLUDES INCUBATION & MENTORSHIP

PATHWAY C

Skill Talent Scholarship

For outstanding talent in Fashion, Beauty, Coding, Painting, Music, Dance, or Photography.

National: Up to 50%
State: 38% – 40%
District: 35% | Institutional: 25%

PATHWAY D

Creative Excellence

Verified achievements in Fashion Shows, Hackathons, Coding events, or Art competitions.

National: 50%
State: 38% – 40%
District / College: 25% – 35%

PATHWAY E

Orphan & Special Category

Up to 50% grant support for orphans, children of widows, PwD candidates, and defense/paramilitary wards.

PATHWAY F

Phase-Wise Early Decision

Phased seat allocation prioritizing early decision applicants.

Phase 1: Full 50% Pool
Phase 2: Moderate Allocation
Phase 3: Residual Quota

[NON-DUPLICATION POLICY ENFORCED]

RULE ON COMBINING SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships cannot be stacked, added together, or combined. If an applicant qualifies for both a Performance Score Slab (Section 2) and a Special Category Pathway (Section 4), the system automatically awards only the single highest individual fee waiver.

PROHIBITION EXAMPLE: A 35% Silver score + a 40% EWS waiver CANNOT equal 75%. The applicant receives the single highest waiver of 40%. Absolute ceiling is strictly 50% maximum tuition waiver.

// 05. APPLICANT_SUPPORT

STUDENT COUNSELING & ADVISORY NETWORK

Multi-channel guidance ecosystem to assist applicants through the entrance process.

📹 Live Video Counseling & Advisory

Interactive video sessions hosted daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Advisors assist with course selection, STRIKE syllabus review, proctoring setup, and fee calculations.

📞 Call Scheduling & Direct Hotline

Use the "Schedule a Call" portal feature for callback appointments or reach out via direct WhatsApp and applicant support hotlines on exam day.

// 06. GOVERNANCE_PROTOCOLS

TIE-BREAKING & CANCELLATION NORMS

Tie-Breaking Priority Hierarchy:

Higher score in Section C (Creativity & Observation)
Higher score in Section B (Language & Communication)
Earlier Registration Date
Earlier Admission Confirmation

Cancellation & Forfeiture Standards:

Scholarship awards are non-transferable and apply exclusively to the awarded session. Benefits will be cancelled immediately if forged documents are submitted, malpractice is detected during proctoring, or minimum academic CGPA and 75% attendance criteria are breached.