Is PWNSAT Free Or Paid? Fee Structure Explained
Khushi Priya9 Sept, 2026
PWNSAT offers students several opportunities, including free education and scholarships for the top 500 students, cash prizes worth up to ₹2.5 Cr, and scholarships of up to 100%. The overall scholarship pool is up to ₹250 Cr, while students can also receive an All India Rank through the examination. These benefits are to be won through PWNSAT Prodigy.
PWNSAT: Overview
PWNSAT (Physics Wallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test) is more than a scholarship test. It gives students an opportunity to evaluate their preparation, unlock their potential and take confident steps towards their academic goals.
The test is open to students of Classes 5th to 12th and Droppers. PWNSAT brings together scholarships, mentorship opportunities and access to structured preparation pathways to help students move forward with confidence.
PWNSAT Offerings
PWNSAT provides students with an opportunity to access scholarships, cash prizes and structured academic support. The key highlights are:
| PWNSAT Offering | Details |
| Top 500 Students | Free Education & Scholarship |
| Cash Prizes | Worth cash prizes up to ₹2.5 Cr |
| Scholarship | Up to 100% |
| Scholarship Pool | Scholarship up to ₹250 Cr |
| Ranking | All India Rank* |
Note: To be won through PWNSAT Prodigy.
PWNSAT 2026 Brochure (English) Download PDF
PWNSAT 2026 Brochure (Hindi) PDF Link
How to Become a PWNSAT Prodigy?
PWNSAT Prodigy (Level-2) is more than just the next stage of the scholarship test. It is an opportunity to benchmark yourself against some of India's brightest young minds and showcase your academic potential on a bigger stage.
Who Can Appear for PWNSAT Prodigy?
There are two ways for students to appear for the PWNSAT Prodigy (Level-2). Students can either be shortlisted based on their performance in PWNSAT Level-1 or appear through a School recommendation.
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Students are shortlisted based on their performance in PWNSAT Level-1 (Classes 7th to 12th & Droppers).
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Students recommended by the School.
Route 1: Shortlisting Through PWNSAT Level-1
Students from Classes 7th to 12th & Droppers can be shortlisted for PWNSAT Prodigy based on their performance in PWNSAT Level-1. The Level-1 examination follows a different question pattern for different classes and streams.
PWNSAT SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN PDF
PWNSAT Exam Details 2026
The brochure states that PWNSAT 2026 will be conducted in both online and offline modes. Students should check the examination dates, timings, eligibility, duration and marking scheme before appearing for the test.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam | PWNSAT 2026 |
| Exam mode | Online & Offline |
| Online exam dates | 1st Oct – 15th Oct 2026 (Daily) |
| Offline exam dates | 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th Oct 2026 |
| Online exam timing | 24 Hrs Window |
| Offline exam timing | 10 AM–11 AM; 4 PM–5 PM |
| Eligibility | Classes 7th to 12th & Droppers |
| Exam duration | 60 Minutes |
| Marking scheme | +4 for Correct Answer |
| Negative marking | No Negative Marking |
PWNSAT Registration Steps
Candidates need to complete the registration process by entering their personal details and selecting their preferred examination mode. The brochure provides the following steps for registration:
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Visit the PWNSAT website.
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Enter personal details.
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Choose the examination mode: Online/Offline.
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For online examination, select the exam mode with the date.
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For offline examination, select the exam mode with the exam date, time and venue.
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Download the admit card.
PWNSAT 2026 OFFICIAL WEBSITE LINK
Route 2: Students Recommended by the School
Students can also appear for PWNSAT Prodigy through School recommendation. The brochure lists specific offerings for the Recommended Top 5 Students, including academic engagement, mock tests, revision support and learning resources.
Offerings for Recommended Top 5 Students
The recommended students can access the offerings listed below. These include Lateral Exam Entry, Olympiad Batch Access, NCERT-Based Comic Content, Mock Tests With Rewards, a Formula Book and the Pi OTT Batch for learning in Animation form.
- Lateral Exam Entry: Directly eligible for PWNSAT Prodigy Exam
- Olympiad Batch Access: Core academic engagement
- NCERT-Based Comic Content: Junior-class (6th–10th) engagement
- Mock Tests With Rewards: Recurring engagement + performance data
- Formula Book: Quick revision always with you
- Pi OTT Batch for learning in Animation form
PWNSAT Prodigy Exam Details
Both Level 1 cleared students and recommended students will sit in PWNSAT Prodigy. The exam details, including the date, duration, mode of examination, marking scheme and syllabus information, are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
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| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Mode of Examination | Offline at PW Vidyapeeth Centres |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for every correct answer-1 for each incorrect answer (Negative Marking) |
| Exam Pattern & Syllabus | The detailed Prodigy (Level-2) syllabus and question pattern will be shared directly with all qualified students. |
PWNSAT Prodigy – Cash Rewards
PWNSAT Prodigy offers cash rewards to students based on their rank and class category. The cash rewards vary across different classes and rank ranges.
Class 7th, 8th & 9th Studying
The cash rewards for students studying in Classes 7th, 8th and 9th are given below according to their rank.
| Rank | Total Students | Cash Rewards* |
| 1 | 1 | ₹1,00,000/- |
| 2 | 1 | ₹75,000/- |
| 3 | 1 | ₹50,000/- |
| 4–10 | 7 | ₹35,000/- |
| 11–20 | 10 | ₹25,000/- |
| 21–55 | 35 | ₹10,000/- |
| 56–150 | 95 | ₹5,000/- |
Class 10th Studying (Medical & Engineering Aspirants)
The cash rewards for Class 10th students who are Medical & Engineering Aspirants are distributed across the following rank categories.
| Rank | Total Students | Cash Rewards* |
| 1 | 1 | ₹2,00,000/- |
| 2 | 1 | ₹1,50,000/- |
| 3 | 1 | ₹1,00,000/- |
| 4–10 | 7 | ₹75,000/- |
| 11–20 | 10 | ₹50,000/- |
| 21–100 | 80 | ₹25,000/- |
| 101–200 | 100 | ₹10,000/- |
| 201–500 | 300 | ₹5,000/- |
Class 11th Studying (Medical & Engineering Aspirants)
For Class 11th students who are Medical & Engineering Aspirants, cash rewards are provided according to the rank categories mentioned below.
| Rank | Total Students | Cash Rewards* |
| 1 | 1 | ₹1,50,000/- |
| 2 | 1 | ₹1,00,000/- |
| 3 | 1 | ₹75,000/- |
| 4–10 | 7 | ₹50,000/- |
| 11–20 | 10 | ₹25,000/- |
| 21–100 | 35 | ₹10,000/- |
| 101–300 | 95 | ₹5,000/- |
Class 12th Studying & 12th Passed (Medical & Engineering Aspirants)
The cash rewards for Class 12th studying and 12th passed Medical & Engineering Aspirants are given according to the following rank categories.
| Rank | Total Students | Cash Rewards* |
| 1 | 1 | ₹1,50,000/- |
| 2 | 1 | ₹1,00,000/- |
| 3 | 1 | ₹75,000/- |
| 4–10 | 7 | ₹50,000/- |
| 11–25 | 15 | ₹30,000/- |
| 26–50 | 25 | ₹20,000/- |
PWNSAT Terms and Conditions
Candidates should read the official PWNSAT Terms and Conditions carefully for complete information regarding the examination, eligibility, scholarships, cash rewards and other applicable guidelines.
PWNSAT Terms and Conditions PDF
FAQs on PWNSAT 2026
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