The Mera Dost India Post Contest is a sports-themed scholarship open to Indian students of all study levels. It invites participants to engage with philately-related challenges through advertisements in *The Hindu* newspaper. Contestants read the weekly advertisement, answer simple questions, and stand a chance to win prizes. The initiative combines sports knowledge with postal heritage, encouraging young minds to explore both fields while competing for recognition.

Indian students aged 15 years or younger as on a specified date are eligible to apply. Applicants must hold a Philatelic Deposit Account (PDA) with India Post. The PDA number and date of birth must be quoted in contest entries. There are no additional academic or income-based conditions for participation.

To apply, open a Philatelic Deposit Account (PDA) with India Post if you do not already have one. Weekly questions are published every Friday in *The Hindu* newspaper. Submit your answers within one week via Speed Post or Registered Post. Include your PDA number and date of birth in the entry. Ensure entries are sent within the stipulated timeframe to be considered for prizes.