Ans. MAKSTARS stands for “Maulana Kalbe Sadiq Talent Reward & Scholarship Exam Module”. It is a unique initiative to encourage the community's young talent by offering rewards, scholarships, and mentoring, making higher education an achievable dream for deserving students.

Ans. MAKSTARS combines preparation for board exams and competitive tests through an integrated residential program. It emphasizes a holistic approach (deen-duniya), time efficiency, and expert mentorship. Students benefit from balanced focus, peer learning, and guidance from experienced faculty, helping them excel in academics and beyond.

Ans. The exam will be held in two stages:
1. Stage 1: Online test.
2. Stage 2: Offline personal interview.
For 2025, the MAKSTARS Stage-1 examination is scheduled for the last week of December 2024

Ans. Follow these steps:
1. Click the "Register Now" link on the website.
2. Fill out the application form completely.
3. Upload the required documents to proceed.

Mandatory Documents:
- Passport-size Photograph (see guidelines below).
- Class 10th First Semester Report Card (2024).

Image Uploading Guidelines:
- Photograph must be in color with a light-colored background (preferably white), taken in a professional studio.
- Photos taken on mobile phones or tablets will not be accepted.
-Ensure a front view of the face and shoulders, with the face centered and straight.
- Photos with caps or dark glasses will be rejected.
- Scanned photo should be in JPG format, 200 x 230 pixels (preferred), and a file size of no more than 2 MB.
- If wearing a hijab, ensure the face is visible.

Ans. - Registration is completely FREE.
- Successfully registered students will receive a confirmation message along with a ROLL NUMBER on their registered email address.

Ans. No, only one student can be registered with a single email address. To register another student, use a different email address. For assistance, please contact our helpline number.

Ans. - Stage 1: NCERT syllabus of the applicant’s previous and/or current class, as mentioned in the booklet and website.
- Stage 2: Full NCERT syllabus of the current class studied in the academic session 2024–25.

Ans. - Number of Questions: 60
- Marks per Question: 4
- Total Marks: 240
- Negative Marking: Yes (-1 for each wrong answer).

Ans. - Boys: Full-course fee scholarship through our flagship residential program at the partner academy.
- Girls: A scholarship of upto INR 1,00,000 to support further studies.

Ans. In case of a tie in aggregate marks, the ranking will be determined as follows:
1. Compare scores in priority subjects: IQ, Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.
2. If subject scores are also equal, the student with the lower age/ time-span taken for completion of the exam will be ranked higher.