Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)
CENTRALMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs
Largest central scheme for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students in post-class-10 education. Covers tuition + monthly stipend + book grant. Applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Amount
- Tuition fees + maintenance allowance ₹230–₹1,200/month + book grant. Total ₹4,000–₹13,500/year depending on hostel/day-scholar status.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Family income ceiling varies by category (₹2.5L SC, ₹1L ST, ₹1.5L OBC). Indian citizen, regular full-time student in a recognised institution.
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Usually Oct–Dec each year (check NSP)
INSPIRE-SHE
RESEARCHDepartment of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Five-year scholarship to draw top board / JEE / NEET performers into pure science research careers. Covers BSc, integrated MSc, and BS-MS programmes at any approved institution.
- Amount
- ₹80,000/year (₹60,000 scholarship + ₹20,000 summer mentorship grant) for 5 years.
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Top 1% in class 12 boards OR top 10,000 in JEE/NEET ranks. Must enroll in a Natural / Basic Sciences UG/PG programme (BSc/MSc, integrated M.Sc., BS-MS).
- Min marks
- 90%
- Deadline
- Usually July–Aug, post board results
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)
MERITMinistry of Education, Govt. of India
Awarded to ~82,000 fresh class-12 students annually for college and PG study. Pure merit + means; no caste restriction. Applied via NSP.
- Amount
- ₹12,000/year for UG (3 years) + ₹20,000/year for PG (2 years). Total up to ₹76,000.
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Top 20 percentile in your state's class 12 board (subject to ~₹4.5L family income).
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Usually Oct–Nov on NSP
PM YASASVI Scholarship
CENTRALMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Pre-Matric and Post-Matric merit scholarship for OBC, EBC, and Denotified-Tribe students. Funds top schools and PUC colleges.
- Amount
- Class 9: ₹75,000/year. Class 11: ₹1,25,000/year. Covers tuition, books, hostel.
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Class 9 or 11 students from OBC / EBC / DNT communities. Selected via YASASVI Entrance Test (YET).
- Categories
- OBC, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- YET usually held Sep–Oct
Pragati Scholarship (AICTE)
CENTRALAll India Council for Technical Education
Encourages girls to take up technical education. Covers tuition fees + ₹30,000 for books / lab / hostel. Renewable each year.
- Amount
- ₹50,000/year (tuition reimbursement + incidentals). 10,000 girls/year.
- Levels
- Diploma · UG
- Eligibility
- Girls admitted to first year of AICTE-approved Diploma or Degree (engineering/technical). 2 girls per family limit.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Sep–Nov
Saksham Scholarship (AICTE)
CENTRALAll India Council for Technical Education
Specially-abled students in AICTE-approved technical courses. Same value as Pragati. Disability certificate required.
- Amount
- ₹50,000/year. 1,000 scholarships annually.
- Levels
- Diploma · UG
- Eligibility
- ≥40% disability. Admitted to first year of AICTE-approved diploma or degree.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Sep–Nov
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child
MERITCentral Board of Secondary Education
Small but symbolic merit award for only-daughters who clear CBSE class-10 well. Auto-renewed if class-11 results stay above 50%.
- Amount
- ₹500/month for 2 years (class 11 + 12).
- Levels
- Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Only-girl-child in family. CBSE class-10 with ≥60% in 5 subjects. Studying class-11/12 in a CBSE-affiliated school with tuition ≤₹1,500/month.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Usually Aug–Sep after class-10 results
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)
MERITMinistry of Education
Stops bright kids from poor families dropping out of secondary school. ~1L scholarships awarded each year via state-wise selection exam.
- Amount
- ₹12,000/year from class 9 through class 12.
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Class 8 students from govt / aided schools. Cleared state NMMSS exam. Continued in classes 9–12 in govt / aided / local-body schools.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- State NMMSS exam usually Nov; NSP application after results
Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for Girls
CENTRALMaulana Azad Education Foundation, Min. of Minority Affairs
Helps girls from minority communities complete secondary education. Renewable if marks stay ≥50%.
- Amount
- Class 9-10: ₹5,000/year. Class 11-12: ₹6,000/year.
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Girls from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi families. Class 9-12 in any recognised school.
- Categories
- MIN
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 50%
- Deadline
- Aug–Oct
PM Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K and Ladakh
CENTRALAICTE, Govt. of India
Covers tuition + maintenance for J&K and Ladakh students pursuing UG outside their home state — engineering, medical, or general degree.
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.25 lakh/year for general UG + ₹1.5 lakh/year for B.Tech + ₹3 lakh/year for medical.
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Domicile of J&K or Ladakh. Cleared class 12 from J&K/Ladakh state board or CBSE. Admitted to recognised college OUTSIDE J&K/Ladakh.
- Deadline
- Apr–Aug
MahaDBT Scholarships (Maharashtra)
STATEGovernment of Maharashtra
Single portal for ~38 Maharashtra government scholarships across welfare departments. Post-Matric Open Category, SBC, EBC, OBC, SC, ST, NT-A/B/C/D all live here.
- Amount
- Tuition reimbursement + ₹500–₹1,000/month maintenance, varies by scheme.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Maharashtra domicile. Multiple sub-schemes for SC/ST/OBC/EBC/NT/SBC/Minority/Open. Income caps vary by scheme (typically ₹8 lakh).
- Deadline
- Each scheme has its own window — usually Jul–Dec
Tamil Nadu Government Medical Free Tuition (NEET)
STATEGovt. of Tamil Nadu — Health and Family Welfare Dept.
TN govt covers full tuition for state-quota MBBS/BDS seats at government medical colleges. Effectively makes medical education free for TN residents.
- Amount
- Full tuition fees (~₹3.5L/year for MBBS) waived for govt-quota seats.
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Tamil Nadu domicile + NEET-qualified + admitted to a TN govt medical college under TN state quota.
- Deadline
- At time of counselling (Jul–Sep)
Telangana ePass Post-Matric Scholarship
STATEGovernment of Telangana
Telangana's flagship Post-Matric scheme. Covers tuition + maintenance for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, EWS, and minority students in approved courses.
- Amount
- Full tuition reimbursement + ₹240–₹570/month maintenance.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Telangana domicile. Income ≤₹2L (SC/ST), ≤₹1L (BC/EBC/Minorities/EWS).
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aug–Dec each year
Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Andhra Pradesh)
STATEGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
AP's full-tuition-fee reimbursement scheme. Covers actual tuition fees of every eligible student in any recognised post-matric course.
- Amount
- Full tuition reimbursement, paid directly to mother's bank account quarterly.
- Levels
- Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- AP domicile, ration card mandatory. ITI / Polytechnic / Degree / Engineering / Medical etc.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Rolling (per academic term)
Karnataka Vidyasiri Scholarship
STATEGovernment of Karnataka
Maintenance + fees scholarship for OBC, minority, and EWS students. Combined with the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
- Amount
- Up to ₹1,500/month for hostellers + tuition fee reimbursement.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Karnataka domicile. Family income ≤₹1L (or ₹2L for minorities).
- Categories
- OBC, MIN, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Sep–Dec
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
PRIVATEReliance Foundation
Need-cum-merit support for first-year UG students. Selection includes online aptitude test + interview. Open to all streams.
- Amount
- Up to ₹2 lakh over the course duration. 5,000 scholarships awarded annually.
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- First-year UG students from any recognised university in India. ≥60% in class 12.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹15 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Application window usually Aug–Sep
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship
PRIVATEAditya Birla Capital Foundation
Targeted at students at top-tier institutions (all IITs, ISB, IIMs A/B/C, BITS Pilani). Very competitive, pays full institute fees in most cases.
- Amount
- ₹1.8 lakh/year for B.Tech (4 years) or ₹3.5 lakh/year for MBA (2 years).
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Selected institutes only (IIT/IIM/BITS/ISB/etc.). Income ≤₹6L. Mix of merit + need.
- Min marks
- 70%
- Deadline
- Sep–Nov each year
Tata Trusts Scholarships
PRIVATESir Ratan Tata Trust / J.N. Tata Endowment
Umbrella covering several Tata-supported scholarships. Most well-known: J.N. Tata Endowment loan-scholarship for postgraduate study abroad.
- Amount
- Varies from ₹50,000 to full course funding for overseas study.
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Various sub-schemes: Tata Steel Scholarships, Lady Meherbai Tata Education Trust (women PG abroad), J.N. Tata Endowment (loan-scholarship for higher ed abroad). Each has its own eligibility.
- Deadline
- Each sub-scheme has its own window — check portal
Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS)
PRIVATEK.C. Mahindra Education Trust
Aimed at meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds entering diploma / engineering / vocational courses.
- Amount
- ₹10,000/year for 3-4 years.
- Levels
- Diploma · UG
- Eligibility
- First-year students at recognised govt polytechnic / engineering / vocational colleges. ≥60% in class 12.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.2 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug–Oct
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship
PRIVATESitaram Jindal Foundation
Broad-coverage private scholarship that funds students from class 11 through PG and PhD across most streams. Notable for being well-funded and accepting applications year-round.
- Amount
- ₹500–₹3,200/month, depending on course and stream.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian citizens. Marks bar varies by stream (60% general, 65% engineering, 70% medical). 14 categories from class 11 to PhD.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time of the year)
Adani Foundation Scholarship
PRIVATEAdani Foundation
Need-cum-merit programme for UG/PG students from middle-class and lower-income families. Several streams supported including engineering, medical, MBA.
- Amount
- ₹50,000–₹1.5 lakh/year, depending on stream and need.
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian nationals, age ≤25, admitted to UG/PG at recognised institutes (priority for engineering/medical/management).
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 65%
- Deadline
- Aug–Oct
INSPIRE-MANAK / Top-1% Board Awards
MERITDepartment of Science & Technology
Awarded by DST to top 1% of class-12 board pass-outs. Acts as a feeder to INSPIRE-SHE and earlier KVPY-style mentorship.
- Amount
- Lump-sum ₹10,000 award + automatic eligibility for INSPIRE-SHE worth ₹80,000/year if you join basic sciences UG.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Top-1% in your state's class 12 board. Replacing the discontinued KVPY scheme as the merit gateway to INSPIRE-SHE.
- Min marks
- 90%
- Deadline
- Auto-nominated by your board
State Govt Merit Scholarships (post-NTSE)
STATEVarious State Governments
Post-NTSE legacy: even though the central NTSE was wound down, multiple state boards run continuation/replacement merit scholarships for class-10 toppers.
- Amount
- Typically ₹1,250–₹2,000/month from class 11 through PG.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- NTSE was discontinued centrally in 2021 but ~15 state boards continue similar talent search exams (e.g., Maharashtra Scholarship, MP MMVY, UP Pratibha). Check your state's school education department.
- Min marks
- 85%
- Deadline
- Varies by state
Buddy4Study Scholarships Portal
PRIVATEBuddy4Study (aggregator)
Single largest aggregator of Indian scholarships. Useful as a second pass after the shortlist on this page — search by state, level, category, gender, exam.
- Amount
- Varies — ranges from ₹5,000 to full course funding.
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Aggregator listing 800+ active scholarships. Each underlying scholarship has its own eligibility — use it to discover schemes not listed here.
- Deadline
- Each underlying scholarship has its own deadline
Kanyashree Prakalpa K1 + K2
STATEGovernment of West Bengal, Department of Women & Child Development
Conditional cash transfer for girls to delay marriage and stay in school. UN Public Service Award 2017. State-funded and runs entirely via schools.
- Amount
- K1: ₹1,000 annual; K2: ₹25,000 one-time on turning 18.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG
- Eligibility
- Unmarried girls aged 13-19 (K1) or 18-19 (K2). Studying in Classes 8-12 (K1) or pursuing UG/voc course (K2). UN award-winning conditional cash transfer.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.2 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Apply through school — rolling enrolment
Mukhyamantri Ladli Laxmi Yojana
STATEMadhya Pradesh Department of Women & Child Development
Long-running MP state scheme to improve girl-child education + delay marriage. Payouts staged across Classes 6, 9, 11, 12 + post-Class 12 to disincentivise dropout.
- Amount
- ₹1,18,000 cumulative across Class 6 → Class 12 → after Class 12 milestones, plus ₹25k on marriage after 21.
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Girls born in MP after Jan 2006. Parents must be Indian citizen residents of MP. Family with 2 or fewer children. Cumulative payouts at multiple milestones — Class 6, 9, 11, 12 + after Class 12.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Apply at birth or in early childhood
Kalpana Chawla Scholarship for Girls (Haryana)
STATEGovernment of Haryana, Department of Higher Education
Named after India's first woman in space. Annual grant for Haryana-domicile girls pursuing PG. Auto-renewed each year subject to academic progress.
- Amount
- ₹31,000 (one-time per year of PG course)
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Domicile of Haryana. Girl student pursuing PG (MA / MSc / MTech / MBA). 60%+ in Class 12 + UG. Family income within prescribed slab.
- Categories
- GEN, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, MIN
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Usually Aug-Nov each academic year
UP Scholarship (Sashakta Abhibhavak Yojna + Post-Matric)
STATEGovernment of Uttar Pradesh, Social Welfare Department
UP state portal aggregating pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for all categories. Largest state-level disbursement network in India.
- Amount
- Tuition fees + maintenance ₹2,500-₹13,500 per year
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- UP domicile. Income slab varies by category. Multiple sub-schemes through scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN, GEN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Usually Sep-Dec each year
Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana (Scholarship Component)
STATEGovernment of Odisha, Department of Cooperation
Odisha state scheme for children of small/marginal farmers entering professional higher ed. Targets engineering, medical, agriculture, fisheries.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹50,000 per year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Children of small/marginal farmers in Odisha. Pursuing professional UG/PG (engineering, medicine, agriculture, fisheries).
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Apply through state portal yearly
Kerala State Scholarships (e-Grantz)
STATEGovernment of Kerala, Department of Higher Education
Kerala's unified scholarship portal. Covers central + state sub-schemes for SC/ST/OBC students at all levels post-matric. Strict income gating.
- Amount
- Tuition + maintenance varies by sub-scheme
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Kerala domicile. Multiple sub-schemes through e-Grantz: post-matric, central-sector-merit-cum-means, top-class. Detailed eligibility per sub-scheme.
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each academic cycle
Maulana Azad National Fellowship
RESEARCHMinistry of Minority Affairs
5-year doctoral fellowship for students from notified religious minorities. Stipend matches UGC-NET-JRF rates. Awarded by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
- Amount
- ₹31,000-₹35,000/month + HRA + contingency.
- Levels
- PhD
- Eligibility
- 5-year MPhil/PhD fellowship for minority students. Cleared NET-JRF or equivalent. Indian citizen of notified minority community.
- Categories
- MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Usually called via UGC/MAEF — check portal
UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship
RESEARCHUniversity Grants Commission
The single most-tested PhD funding gateway in India. JRF for 2 years then auto-converts to SRF for 3 more. Stipend has been revised upward periodically.
- Amount
- ₹37,000/month for 2 years + ₹42,000/month for next 3 years + HRA + contingency.
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Cleared UGC NET-JRF in current/recent attempt. PG degree in qualifying subject with 55% (50% reserved). Indian citizen. Age limit varies.
- Deadline
- NET held twice yearly (Jun + Dec)
ICMR Junior Research Fellowship
RESEARCHIndian Council of Medical Research
ICMR's parallel to CSIR-NET-JRF for biomedical research. Cleared candidates can pursue PhD at any ICMR institute or recognised university.
- Amount
- ₹37,000/month + HRA + contingency for first 2 years; ₹42,000/month + HRA for next 3.
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- MSc / MTech / MVSc / MPharm / MD in biomedical/life sciences with 55%. Cleared ICMR JRF entrance. Below 28 years (relaxations apply).
- Deadline
- Annual exam — usually July
LPU NEST Scholarship
EXAM SPECIFICLovely Professional University
LPU's entrance-tied scholarship: better LPUNEST/JEE/NEET score → larger tuition waiver. Applied at admission time; renewable subject to CGPA.
- Amount
- 10%-100% tuition waiver based on score slab
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Cleared LPUNEST + admission to LPU. Scholarship slab depends on LPUNEST score, Class 12 board %, JEE Main rank, or NEET rank.
- Deadline
- Around admission cycles, Apr-Jul
Amity University Merit Scholarship
PRIVATEAmity University
Amity's published-rate merit scholarship across all campuses. Bands tied to board %, entrance ranks. Renewal subject to maintaining CGPA.
- Amount
- 25%-100% tuition waiver
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Admission to Amity + Class 12 board % above threshold. Slabs based on board %, JEE/NEET rank, or Amity JEE rank.
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- At admission, May-Aug
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (Kerala State Allocation)
MERITGovernment of Kerala (administered via DCE)
Kerala's allocation under the central CSSS. Better-targeted than NSP for high-scoring state-board students. Renewed yearly subject to UG performance.
- Amount
- ₹12,000-₹20,000 per year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Top 80th percentile in Class 12 Kerala State Board. Pursuing UG in recognised college. State allocation under the Central CSSS scheme.
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, MIN, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov each year
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
CENTRALDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MoSJE
Central scheme via NSP for PwD students. Covers tuition + monthly maintenance + reader/escort allowance for students with severe disabilities.
- Amount
- Tuition + maintenance ₹500-₹2,500/month + escort/reader allowance
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian citizen with 40%+ disability (PwD certificate). Pursuing post-matric / professional / technical course. Income ceiling ₹2.5L/year.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aligned with NSP cycle (Oct-Dec)
Prime Minister's Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel
CENTRALKendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence
PM Scholarship for wards of jawans / officers / ex-servicemen. Pays through the duration of professional UG. Administered by Kendriya Sainik Board.
- Amount
- ₹30,000/year for boys + ₹36,000/year for girls (up to 5 years)
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Wards/widows of armed forces personnel killed/disabled in action, ex-servicemen + their wards. Pursuing professional UG (engineering, medicine, MBA, law) recognised by AICTE/UGC/MCI.
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Usually Sep-Nov each year
Devnarayan Scholarship for Girls + Medhavi Chhatra
STATEGovernment of Rajasthan, Social Justice & Empowerment Department
Rajasthan's flagship girls' scholarship — pays high-scoring girls a scooty + cash + reimburses tuition. Class 10/12 board topper variant + community-specific variant.
- Amount
- Scooty + ₹50,000 + tuition reimbursement for top-bracket
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Rajasthan domicile. Specific OBC sub-communities (Gurjar/Banjara/Gadia Lohar/Raika-Rebari) plus high-scoring girls from any community in Class 10/12 boards.
- Categories
- OBC, GEN
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Usually Aug-Nov each year
Ashirwad Scheme (Punjab)
STATEDepartment of Welfare of SCs and BCs, Government of Punjab
Punjab state scheme for SC/BC students from low-income families. Tuition + cash component. Easier income gating than NSP.
- Amount
- ₹3,000-₹6,000 + tuition fee waiver at govt colleges
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Punjab domicile. SC/BC students in classes 9-12 + UG. Family income ceiling ₹2.5L/year.
- Categories
- SC, OBC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aug-Nov each year
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
STATEGovernment of West Bengal, Higher Education Department
West Bengal's largest merit-cum-means scheme for general + OBC categories (SC/ST get other schemes). Renewed annually subject to performance.
- Amount
- ₹1,000-₹5,000/month + book grant
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- West Bengal domicile. Non-SC/ST students. 60%+ in last board exam. Family income ceiling ₹2.5L/year.
- Categories
- GEN, OBC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Usually Jul-Oct each year
Telangana Overseas Scholarship (Minorities + SC/ST/BC)
STATETelangana Minorities Welfare Department
Telangana's flagship overseas scholarship — pays up to ₹20L for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students admitted to ranked overseas universities for PG/PhD.
- Amount
- Up to ₹20 lakh (one-time) for overseas studies
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Telangana domicile. Admitted to a recognised overseas university for PG/PhD. Family income ceiling ₹5L/year. Below 35 years.
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Apply after overseas admission, twice yearly
Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Fee Reimbursement)
STATEGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
AP's full tuition reimbursement scheme — replaces tuition fees for low-income SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS students at recognised UG/PG institutions in AP.
- Amount
- 100% tuition fee reimbursement (varies by course)
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- AP domicile. Family income ceiling ₹1L. Recognised UG/PG course. White ration card.
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Each academic semester
Generation Google Scholarship for Women in CS
PRIVATEGoogle + EdCast (admin)
Google's APAC scholarship program for women in computer science. Year-cycle application; selected awardees also get invited to Google APAC dev events.
- Amount
- $1,000 (~₹85,000) one-time
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Female student pursuing a CS-related UG in India. Demonstrated leadership + academic strength. Must be enrolled in an accredited Indian institution.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Usually Dec-Feb
K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad
PRIVATEK.C. Mahindra Education Trust
K.C. Mahindra Trust's overseas PG scholarship — partly grant, partly interest-free loan repayable after employment. Highly selective, ~50 awardees/year.
- Amount
- Up to ₹10 lakh (interest-free loan / grant)
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- Indian citizen accepted to a recognised overseas PG program. First-class UG. Below 38 years. Demonstrated need + merit.
- Deadline
- Usually Mar-Apr
Lila Poonawalla Foundation Scholarship
PRIVATELila Poonawalla Foundation
Pune-based Lila Poonawalla Foundation pays tuition + a yearly stipend for girls in STEM UG/PG. Selection by interview + academic record.
- Amount
- Tuition fees + ₹15,000-₹30,000/year stipend
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Girls pursuing engineering, science, IT, or biotech UG/PG. Pune/Maharashtra preferred but national admissions accepted.
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, MIN
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Mar-Jul each year
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Loan Scholarship
PRIVATENarotam Sekhsaria Foundation
Interest-free loan (not grant) for high-merit Indian students pursuing PG in or out of India. Repayment after employment. Cement-industry-funded.
- Amount
- Interest-free loan up to ₹20 lakh
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- Indian citizen accepted to a recognised PG program in India or abroad. Below 30 years. First class in UG.
- Deadline
- Annual cycle, Apr-May
Telangana CM Overseas Scholarship (BC)
STATETelangana BC Welfare Department
Telangana BC Welfare's overseas scheme — counterpart of the MWD overseas scheme but for OBC/BC students. Highly competitive shortlist.
- Amount
- Up to ₹20 lakh (one-time)
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- Telangana domicile + OBC (BC) category. Admitted to ranked overseas PG program. Below 35 years.
- Categories
- OBC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Twice yearly
Infosys Foundation Aarohan Social Innovation Scholarship
PRIVATEInfosys Foundation
Infosys Foundation's social-innovation grant program. Not a traditional academic scholarship — funds students/teams building tech-for-good solutions.
- Amount
- ₹50 lakh grants distributed across selected projects
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian individual / NGO / student team building a social-impact tech solution. Application via competitive submission of project.
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Yojana (Bihar)
STATEGovernment of Bihar, Education Department
Bihar girls who pass Class 12 in 1st division get a ₹25k one-time grant. Ties to the conditional cash-transfer goal of keeping girls enrolled through Class 12.
- Amount
- ₹25,000 one-time on Class 12 pass + ₹10,000 on Class 10
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Bihar domicile, girls passing Class 12 in 1st division from BSEB schools. Unmarried.
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, MIN
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Apply after board results, Jun-Oct
Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Medha Chhatravriti
STATEGovernment of Jharkhand, School Education Department
Jharkhand state scheme for high-scoring school students with family income up to ₹1.5L/year.
- Amount
- ₹1,500-₹3,000/year
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Jharkhand domicile, JAC board students.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov each year
Mukhyamantri Gyan Protsahan Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
STATEGovernment of Chhattisgarh, School Education Department
Chhattisgarh's incentive for SC/ST students scoring 75%+ in Class 10 to continue into Class 11-12 instead of dropping out.
- Amount
- ₹15,000/year
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Chhattisgarh domicile. SC/ST students with 75%+ in Class 10.
- Categories
- SC, ST
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- After Class 10 results
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
STATEGovernment of Gujarat, Education Department
Gujarat's flagship UG fee-reimbursement for high-scoring Class 12 students from middle-income families. Renewable yearly subject to SGPA.
- Amount
- 50% tuition reimbursement (up to ₹2L) + book grant + hostel allowance
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Gujarat domicile. 80%+ in Class 12 (state board) or top 5 percentile (CBSE/ICSE). Pursuing UG in Gujarat.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Jul-Nov each year
Goa CM's Higher Education Scholarship
STATEDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa
Goa's broad-coverage UG scholarship — modest income gate, modest marks gate, applies to Goans studying anywhere in India.
- Amount
- ₹25,000-₹50,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Goa domicile. UG in any recognised Indian college.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Nov each year
Anundoram Borooah Award (Assam)
STATEGovernment of Assam, Education Department
Assam's incentive for high-scoring Class 10 students. Some cycles include a laptop in the award.
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹20,000 one-time + laptop (some years)
- Levels
- Class 9–10
- Eligibility
- Assam domicile, HSLC (Class 10) passed with letter marks in 4+ subjects.
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Post Class 10 results
Tripura CM's Merit Scholarship
STATEGovernment of Tripura, Higher Education Department
Tripura's general merit-cum-means scholarship for UG/PG students. State allocation supplements central NSP rates.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹25,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Tripura domicile. UG/PG at recognised institution.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov each year
Sikkim CM's Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
STATEHRD Department, Government of Sikkim
Sikkim's merit-cum-means UG/PG scholarship — covers tuition for Sikkimese students attending recognised Indian institutions.
- Amount
- Tuition + ₹10,000-₹25,000/year stipend
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Sikkim domicile. Indian citizen.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
Manipur CM's Scholarship Scheme
STATEManipur Directorate of Education (S)
Manipur state-allocation scholarship supplementing central schemes for general-category students from the state.
- Amount
- ₹5,000-₹15,000/year
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Manipur domicile. Indian citizen. Pursuing Class 11-12 or UG.
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
Mizoram State Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
STATEHigher & Technical Education Department, Mizoram
Mizoram allocation for UG/PG students. ST students from Mizoram are eligible for the larger amount under the ST sub-scheme.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹20,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Mizoram domicile, ST students included with adjusted income gate.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov each year
Nagaland State Merit Scholarship
STATEHigher Education Department, Nagaland
Nagaland state's annual merit scholarship for UG students. Modest amount but eligibility is broad.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹15,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Nagaland domicile. UG enrolment.
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
Arunachal Pradesh CM Scholarship for Higher Studies
STATEHigher & Technical Education Department, Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal's broad UG/PG scholarship — tuition reimbursement + stipend for state-domicile students.
- Amount
- Tuition reimbursement + ₹15,000-₹25,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Arunachal Pradesh domicile, UG/PG enrolment.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
Meghalaya CM's Merit-cum-Means
STATEDirectorate of Higher Technical Education, Meghalaya
Meghalaya's general merit-cum-means scholarship. Income gate is lower than most states, eligibility broader.
- Amount
- ₹8,000-₹20,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Meghalaya domicile.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 50%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov each year
Nanda Devi Kanya Yojana (Uttarakhand)
STATEGovernment of Uttarakhand, Department of Women Empowerment
Uttarakhand's girls'-education conditional-cash-transfer. Stagger-paid across Class 6, 8, 10, 12 to keep girls in school.
- Amount
- ₹51,000 cumulative across milestones
- Levels
- Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Uttarakhand domicile, girls born after 2019. Cumulative payouts across Class 6 → Class 12.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Birth-time + milestone-based
Himachal Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Vidya Yojana
STATEHigher Education Department, HP
HP's interest-free education loan (not a grant) for high-scoring students from middle-income HP families. Repayable after employment.
- Amount
- Interest-free education loan up to ₹1 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- HP domicile. 75%+ in Class 12. Pursuing UG (any stream) in HP.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle, Aug-Oct
PMSS for J&K and Ladakh
CENTRALAICTE on behalf of MHRD
PM Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K + Ladakh students pursuing UG outside the union territories. Pays full tuition + maintenance.
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.25 lakh/year (tuition) + ₹1 lakh/year (maintenance for outside-state)
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- J&K or Ladakh domicile. Pursuing UG in recognised institution outside J&K/Ladakh.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Apply early Jun-Aug each cycle
Defence Dependants Education Concession (CBSE / KVS)
CENTRALKendriya Sainik Board
School-level fee concessions for defence families through KSB. Often combined with KV/Sainik schools' internal waivers.
- Amount
- Tuition concession + book grant + hostel fee waiver
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Wards/widows of armed forces (Army/Navy/Air Force) personnel and ex-servicemen.
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
Khelo India Talent Identification + Stipend
CENTRALSports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Government scheme for promising athletes — 8-year sponsorship with stipend, coaching, equipment, tournament expenses. Identified through Khelo India and state events.
- Amount
- ₹6.28 lakh/year (₹1.2L stipend + training + nutrition + tournament expenses)
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Identified through Khelo India Games / state-level talent identification. Athletes age 14-25 in priority sports.
- Deadline
- Identified via Khelo India Youth Games / SAI talent search
TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme)
CENTRALMission Olympic Cell, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
India's top-tier athlete sponsorship for Olympic/Paralympic medal candidates. Comprehensive support package; selection by Mission Olympic Cell.
- Amount
- ₹50,000/month + customised training + travel + nutrition + equipment
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- World-class Indian athletes in Olympic + Paralympic disciplines. Selected by Mission Olympic Cell.
- Deadline
- Selected from existing athlete pool
CCRT Junior + Senior Fellowships (Performing/Visual Arts)
RESEARCHCentre for Cultural Resources and Training, Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture fellowship for serious practitioners + researchers in traditional Indian arts. Junior (developing artist) or Senior (established).
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹20,000/month for 2 years
- Levels
- UG · PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Practitioners or researchers in classical music, dance, theatre, visual arts, folk arts. Age 18-40 for Junior, 40+ for Senior.
- Deadline
- Annual cycle, usually Apr-Jul
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship
MERITCCRT, Ministry of Culture
School-level scholarship for children with talent in classical music/dance/theatre/visual arts. Runs through Class 10-12.
- Amount
- ₹3,600/year tuition + ₹9,000/year maintenance
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Children aged 10-14 with demonstrated talent in traditional Indian art forms. Family income below ₹4L/year.
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
IEEE India Council Merit Scholarship
PRIVATEIEEE India Council
Award + scholarship streams from IEEE India for student members with demonstrated engagement (papers, projects, society leadership).
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹50,000 (varies by award)
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Active IEEE student member. Pursuing engineering UG/PG in India. Demonstrated technical contributions / IEEE involvement.
- Deadline
- Per award — check council site
Computer Society of India Student Scholarship
PRIVATEComputer Society of India
CSI's annual student scholarships + project funding. Member-driven; volume varies by year.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹25,000/year (variable)
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- CSI student member. Pursuing CS / IT / Software UG or PG.
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
IEI Young Engineer Awards + Scholarships
PRIVATEInstitution of Engineers (India)
Institution of Engineers (India) — student awards + scholarships for active members. Local-chapter discretion on award amount.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹30,000
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Student member of IEI. Engineering UG/PG. Demonstrated technical contributions.
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
HDFC Bank Parivartan Badhte Kadam Scholarship
PRIVATEHDFC Bank Parivartan
HDFC Bank Parivartan's badhte-kadam program — targeted at students from families hit by adverse life events. Single-cycle award.
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹75,000 (slabbed by level)
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · Diploma · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian student with family income below ₹2.5L hit by life event (illness, natural calamity, family loss).
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 55%
- Deadline
- Aug-Nov each year
Axis Bank Foundation Scholarship
PRIVATEAxis Bank Foundation
Axis Bank Foundation's UG support program. Renewable subject to academic progress.
- Amount
- Up to ₹40,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Indian student admitted to a recognised UG program. Below ₹4L family income.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
Bharti Foundation — Higher Education Scholarship
PRIVATEBharti Foundation
Bharti (Airtel) Foundation's higher-ed scholarship. Need + merit blend. Renewable subject to UG performance.
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000/year tuition + book grant
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Need-based selection. Pursuing UG in India.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 70%
- Deadline
- Mar-May each year
Wipro Earthian + Wipro Cares Scholarships
PRIVATEWipro Foundation
Wipro Foundation runs both project-based (Earthian) + need-based (Cares) student support programs.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹2,00,000
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Indian student demonstrating sustainability + STEM engagement. Wipro Earthian is project-based, Wipro Cares is need-based.
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
O.P. Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship (OPJEMS)
PRIVATEO.P. Jindal Group
O.P. Jindal Group's flagship merit + leadership scholarship for engineering + management students at top Indian institutions.
- Amount
- ₹70,000-₹2,00,000/year (renewable)
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- UG/PG students in engineering/management at IITs/NITs/IIMs and select institutions. Selection via written test + interview.
- Min marks
- 70%
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle, usually Aug-Oct
JSW Foundation Scholarships
PRIVATEJSW Foundation
JSW Foundation runs multiple scholarship programs across STEM, arts, and sports. Some restricted to plant-area communities; others national.
- Amount
- ₹25,000-₹2,00,000/year (program-dependent)
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian student in UG/PG at recognised institution. JSW has both general + employee-family streams.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Program-dependent
Vedanta Cairn Pink Scholarships for Girls in STEM
PRIVATEVedanta Cairn Oil & Gas
Vedanta's girls-in-STEM scholarship — renewable for the full UG duration. National coverage; weighted toward operational regions.
- Amount
- ₹1.5 lakh/year (renewable for 4 years)
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Girl students from low-income families pursuing STEM UG. Selection via essay + interview.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
Murugappa Group Engineering Scholarship
PRIVATEMurugappa Group
Chennai-based Murugappa Group's engineering scholarship. Annual cycle; renewal subject to performance.
- Amount
- ₹25,000-₹75,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Engineering UG in a recognised institution. Need + merit selection.
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Apr-Jul each year
Suzlon Tushti Scholarship for Girls in Engineering
PRIVATESuzlon Foundation
Suzlon Foundation's girls-in-engineering award. Focused on renewable-energy and core engineering disciplines.
- Amount
- ₹30,000-₹50,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Girl engineering UG students. Need + merit.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
L&T Build-India Scholarship
MERITLarsen & Toubro
L&T's elite MTech (CTM) program at IIT Madras — full sponsorship + stipend + guaranteed L&T job. ~30-40 selected annually from top GATE ranks.
- Amount
- Full tuition + ₹40,000/month stipend + L&T job offer
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- Top GATE rankers in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering. Admitted to IIT Madras MTech in Construction Tech & Management.
- Deadline
- After GATE results, Apr-May
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship
PRIVATETata Capital Limited
Tata Capital's CSR scholarship — annual awards for low-income students at school + UG level.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹25,000/year
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Indian student, family income below ₹2.5L. Pursuing Class 11-12 or UG.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
TCS iON Empowers Scholarship
PRIVATETata Consultancy Services iON
TCS iON's UG scholarship program tied to its online learning platform. Hybrid certification + financial-aid award.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹1,00,000
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Engineering/IT UG students. Demonstrated learning on TCS iON platform.
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
Deshpande Foundation Sandbox Fellowship
PRIVATEDeshpande Foundation
Hubli-based Deshpande Foundation's flagship program for young entrepreneurs in social-impact verticals. Money + mentorship.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹3,00,000 + mentorship
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian student-entrepreneurs aged 18-35 building social-impact ventures. Founder-grade application + interview.
- Deadline
- Yearly cohorts
Parsi Zoroastrian Trust Funds Scholarship
PRIVATEBombay Parsi Punchayet + multiple BPP Trust Funds
Umbrella for ~100+ trust funds administered by Bombay Parsi Punchayet, each scholarship-funding Parsi students. Apply through BPP's central form.
- Amount
- Varies by trust — typically ₹10,000-₹1,00,000/year
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Parsi Zoroastrian community members. Pursuing recognised study. Verified through BPP records.
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
Sikh Foundation Scholarship
PRIVATESikh Foundation International / DGPC Education Wing
Community-funded education support for Sikh students. Multiple sub-grants administered by gurdwara committees + the international foundation.
- Amount
- ₹25,000-₹1,50,000
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Sikh community members pursuing recognised UG/PG. Need + merit blend.
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
MESCO + Muslim Educational Society Scholarships
PRIVATEMultiple regional MES bodies
Network of regional Muslim Educational Society bodies funding education for Muslim students. Kerala MES + Mumbai MESCO are the largest.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹50,000/year (varies by body)
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Muslim community members from low-income families. State-specific MES bodies (Kerala MES, Mumbai MESCO, etc.) administer separately.
- Categories
- MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
PMKVY 4.0 (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana)
CENTRALNational Skill Development Corporation
Flagship skill-development scheme. Free vocational training across 300+ courses + monetary reward on certification. Strong placement linkage.
- Amount
- Free training + ₹500-₹8,000 monetary reward on certification
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Diploma
- Eligibility
- Indian citizen aged 15-45. Class 8+ pass for short-term skilling, more for advanced courses.
- Deadline
- Rolling enrolment
Super 30 — Free JEE Coaching (Anand Kumar)
PRIVATERamanujan School of Mathematics, Patna
Anand Kumar's iconic free-coaching program. Selects 30 financially-weak students per year for full-board JEE prep. Featured in 2019 biopic.
- Amount
- Free year-long JEE coaching + food + lodging at Patna campus
- Levels
- Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Selection via Super-30 entrance test. Targeted at financially weak students from across India.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Selection test held annually
FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE)
EXAM SPECIFICFIITJEE Limited
Coaching-tied scholarship. Score well on FTRE → free or heavily-subsidised FIITJEE classroom coaching for JEE prep.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition waiver on FIITJEE coaching
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Class 6-12 students. FTRE entrance — better score = larger tuition waiver on FIITJEE coaching.
- Deadline
- Multiple FTRE sittings yearly
Allen TALLENTEX Scholarship Exam
EXAM SPECIFICAllen Career Institute
Allen's annual scholarship-test brand. Cash prizes for top ranks + heavily-subsidised classroom coaching for high scorers.
- Amount
- ₹50 lakh prize money pool + up to 90% Allen coaching waiver
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Class 5-12 students. TALLENTEX entrance. Coaching-tied tuition waiver based on score.
- Deadline
- Annual cycle (Oct-Nov sittings)
IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
MERITIIT Madras
IITM's institute MCM. Free tuition + token stipend for low-income UG students. Auto-renewable subject to CGPA.
- Amount
- Full tuition + ₹1,000/month + free hostel + mess subsidy
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- IIT Madras BTech students. Family income below ₹4.5L/year. CGPA threshold maintained.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Apply at admission + renewal yearly
IIT Bombay Merit-cum-Means + Institute Top Award
MERITIIT Bombay
IITB institute MCM. Full tuition + token stipend. Top-academic-prize streams (Institute Silver Medal etc.) layered on top.
- Amount
- Full tuition waiver + monthly stipend ₹1,000
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- IIT Bombay BTech. Income below ₹4.5L. Class 9+ CGPA preferred.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- At admission + yearly renewal
IIM Need-Based Scholarship (NBS)
MERITIndividual IIMs + IIM Alumni Trust funds
Each IIM publishes its own need-based fee-waiver matrix. IIM-A, B, C, L all have multi-lakh waivers for students from sub-₹10L families.
- Amount
- ₹2-25 lakh tuition reduction (slab-based)
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- IIM PGP/MBA students. Family income below ₹10L. Each IIM publishes its own NBS slabs and trust-fund-sourced waivers.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹10 lakh/year
- Deadline
- At admission + each year
PDEU/PDPU Merit Scholarship
MERITPandit Deendayal Energy University, Gujarat
PDEU/PDPU's tiered scholarship for high entrance scores. Useful for energy/petroleum specialisation seekers.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition waiver
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- PDEU admission + Class 12 / GATE / CUET score above threshold.
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- At admission
NLSIU Bangalore Need-Based Financial Aid
MERITNational Law School of India University
NLSIU Bangalore's published need-based aid matrix — covers up to full tuition for low-income BA-LLB / LLM students.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition waiver + hostel + book grant
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- NLSIU students. Family income below ₹8L. Renewable annually based on academic performance.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Apply each year
NUJS Kolkata Merit-cum-Means
MERITWest Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
NUJS Kolkata's MCM aid scheme for low-income law students. Renewal subject to CGPA.
- Amount
- Up to 75% tuition waiver
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- NUJS Kolkata BA-LLB or LLM students. Family income below ₹6L.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students
CENTRALMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs
Pre-matric counterpart of the post-matric scheme. Applied via NSP. Catches the highest-dropout-risk years (Class 9-10).
- Amount
- ₹150-₹525/month + ₹1,000-₹1,750 books/annum
- Levels
- Class 9–10
- Eligibility
- Class 9-10 students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority families. Income ceiling varies by category and is lower than post-matric.
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aligned with NSP cycle
IndianOil Academic Scholarship
PRIVATEIndian Oil Corporation Limited
Indian Oil's published academic scholarships — annual cohort across school, UG, PG. ~2,600 awarded each year nationally.
- Amount
- ₹1,000-₹4,000/month based on level
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian student from low-income family. Studying Class 11-12 / UG (10+2/ITI/Engineering/MBBS) / PG. Different sub-schemes for each level.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 65%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
ONGC Scholarship
PRIVATEOil and Natural Gas Corporation
ONGC's UG scholarship for reserved-category students in specific high-demand disciplines. Annual cohort ~1,000.
- Amount
- ₹48,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- SC/ST/OBC/Minority. UG in MBBS / engineering / MBA / geology / geophysics.
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
NTPC Scholarship Scheme
PRIVATENTPC Limited
NTPC's engineering-UG scholarship. Roughly split between plant-area beneficiaries and a national open pool.
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹40,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- UG in engineering. NTPC plant-area communities + national pool.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 65%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct each year
Tata Trusts SDTT Scholarship
PRIVATESir Dorabji Tata Trust
Dorabji Tata Trust's overseas-study program. Highly selective; awarded a few dozen times per year.
- Amount
- Up to ₹10 lakh — partly grant, partly loan
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Indian student accepted to ranked overseas PG/PhD in select fields. Partly interest-free loan, partly grant.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹10 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Mar-Apr
Padho Pardesh + National Overseas Scholarship
CENTRALMinistry of Minority Affairs + MoSJE
Central schemes for SC/ST/Minority students pursuing overseas PG/PhD. Two parallel schemes — full sponsorship (NOS) + interest-subsidy on bank education loan (Padho Pardesh).
- Amount
- Tuition + maintenance + 1-time air travel (NOS); interest subsidy on loan (Padho Pardesh)
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- SC/ST/Minority student accepted to a ranked overseas PG/PhD. National Overseas (SC/ST) + Padho Pardesh (Minority interest subsidy).
- Categories
- SC, ST, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
Stree Shakti (Women Entrepreneurs Education Support)
PRIVATERGVN North East
RGVN North East's UG support for women planning to enter entrepreneurship after graduation. Pairs with their startup mentorship program.
- Amount
- ₹25,000-₹75,000
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Women UG students in NE India with entrepreneurial intent.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
Young India Fellowship (Ashoka)
MERITAshoka University
Ashoka's 1-year postgraduate-diploma fellowship for fresh UG graduates. Multidisciplinary; selective (~250/year).
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition waiver (₹9.5 lakh) + ₹40,000/year living stipend
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- Indian / global UG graduate below 28 years. One-year post-grad diploma + meritorious selection.
- Deadline
- Apr-Jul
Azim Premji University Need-Based Financial Aid
MERITAzim Premji University
APU's published need-based aid matrix. Generous slabbing — covers full tuition + hostel for sub-₹2L families.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition + hostel + living stipend
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- APU students. Family income below ₹10L. Slabbed fee waiver based on income band.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹10 lakh/year
- Deadline
- At admission + yearly
Shiv Nadar Foundation Scholarship (SSN/SNU)
PRIVATEShiv Nadar Foundation
Shiv Nadar Foundation's institute-specific aid for SNU + SSN College students. Generous waiver for low-income high-scorers.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition + hostel waiver
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Admitted to Shiv Nadar University / SSN College. Family income below ₹6L.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- At admission
BITS Pilani Merit-cum-Need Financial Aid
MERITBITS Pilani
BITS Pilani's published aid matrix — slabbed by BITSAT score and family income. Covers UG students across all three campuses.
- Amount
- 25%-90% tuition waiver
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- BITS Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad UG students. Family income below ₹8L. Slabbed by income + BITSAT score.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- At admission
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Aid
MERITManipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal's institute aid matrix. Covers UG + PG students; separate sports scholarship slab; MET rank tier for tuition reduction.
- Amount
- 10%-100% tuition waiver (slab-based)
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- MAHE admission. Need + merit blend. Multiple sub-schemes including MET-rank-based + sports scholarships.
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- At admission
NID Foundation Programme Aid
MERITNational Institute of Design
NID Ahmedabad's institute-specific tuition-reduction matrix. Critical for sub-₹2L families since NID UG tuition is steep.
- Amount
- Tuition reduction (up to 100% for sub-₹2L)
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- NID Ahmedabad admission. Family income below ₹6L.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Deadline
- At admission
CEPT Need-Based Financial Aid
MERITCEPT University, Ahmedabad
CEPT's institute aid for architecture + planning UG students. Covers a meaningful slice of CEPT's relatively high tuition.
- Amount
- Tuition reduction (10%-80%)
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- CEPT admission (architecture / planning / design). Family income below ₹8L.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- At admission
ICAI Merit + Merit-cum-Need Scholarships
PRIVATEInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India
ICAI's published scholarship for CA aspirants. Covers Foundation through Final. Modest monthly stipend over 1-2 years.
- Amount
- ₹1,500-₹2,500/month based on slab
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- CA Foundation / Intermediate / Final registered students. Multiple slabs — Merit-cum-Need has income cap ₹3L.
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
ICSI Scholarship for CS Students
PRIVATEInstitute of Company Secretaries of India
ICSI's published support for Company Secretary aspirants. Covers exam-fee waivers + monthly stipend at selected slabs.
- Amount
- ₹1,000-₹5,000/month
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- ICSI-registered students at Executive / Professional level. Merit + need blend.
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
Anundoram Borooah Laptop + Award (Assam)
STATEGovernment of Assam
Assam's continuing programme to reward HSLC + HS achievers.
- Amount
- Free laptop + ₹15-25k cash
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Assam HSLC + HS examinees with letter marks in 4+ subjects
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Yearly
Yuvashree Arpan (West Bengal)
STATEGovt of West Bengal Labour Department
WB unemployment allowance + skill-training programme.
- Amount
- ₹1500/month unemployment allowance + skill training
- Levels
- Diploma · UG
- Eligibility
- Skilled but unemployed youth aged 18-45
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Rolling
Punjab Aatmnirbhar Bharat Scholarship
STATEPunjab Higher Education Department
Punjab merit-cum-means scholarship for college students.
- Amount
- ₹5000-₹20000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, SC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct yearly
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Uchch Shiksha Chhatravriti
STATERajasthan Higher Education Department
Rajasthan UG/PG fee + stipend for state-domicile students.
- Amount
- Free tuition + ₹10-30k/year stipend
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
Haryana Indira Gandhi Sambal Yojana
STATEGovt of Haryana
Haryana state UG support for low-income meritorious students.
- Amount
- ₹12,000-₹25,000/year + uniform + book grant
- Levels
- UG
- Categories
- SC, OBC, GEN, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.8 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
Odisha Medhabruti Scholarship
STATEGovt of Odisha Higher Education Department
Odisha state merit scholarship — UG + PG.
- Amount
- ₹6000-₹26000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Sep-Oct
MP Pratibha Kiran Scholarship
STATEMP Government
MP girls' UG scholarship targeting BPL families.
- Amount
- ₹5,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Girl BPL student admitted to UG course in MP
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
MP Vidya Vikas Laptop Yojana
STATEGovt of MP
MP laptop scheme for state-board Class 12 high scorers.
- Amount
- ₹25,000 for laptop
- Levels
- Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Class 12 toppers from MP Board
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Post Class 12 results
Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Meritorious
STATETN Government
TN state scholarship for SC/ST/OBC meritorious students.
- Amount
- Tuition + book grant
- Levels
- UG
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
Kerala CMSPS — CM's Scholarship
STATEGovt of Kerala
Kerala CM's UG/PG scholarship for general + EWS students.
- Amount
- ₹12,000-₹40,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
Telangana CM Overseas Scholarship (BC)
STATETelangana BC Welfare Dept
TS BC welfare's overseas scholarship for PG abroad.
- Amount
- Up to ₹20 lakh
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- BC student admitted to ranked overseas PG
- Categories
- OBC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Twice yearly
Karnataka CIET / Vidyasiri Continuance
STATEKarnataka SC/ST Welfare
Karnataka SC/ST UG/PG fee + stipend scheme.
- Amount
- Tuition + stipend ₹2,500-₹15,000/month
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- SC, ST
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
Bihar Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana
STATEGovt of Bihar
Bihar girls' bicycle scheme for school transport.
- Amount
- ₹2,500 for bicycle
- Levels
- Class 9–10
- Eligibility
- Bihar girls in Class 9-10 of govt schools
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
Bihar Mukhyamantri Poshak Yojana
STATEGovt of Bihar
Bihar uniform support scheme.
- Amount
- ₹400-₹1500/year for uniforms
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Bihar Class 1-12 students; uniform support
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC
- Deadline
- Yearly
Gujarat Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (Fees)
STATEGovt of Gujarat
Gujarat 50% tuition support for top Class 12 performers.
- Amount
- 50% tuition fee waiver
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Gujarat domicile UG students in eligible courses
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
UP Savitribai Phule Balika Shiksha
STATEGovt of UP
UP girls' Class 9-12 retention scholarship.
- Amount
- ₹2000/year + book + dress
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- UP Class 9-12 girls in govt schools
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Yearly
Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vishesh Sahayata
STATEGovt of Maharashtra Social Justice
Maharashtra welfare dept UG/PG scholarship.
- Amount
- Fee reimbursement + maintenance
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
Maharashtra Rajashree Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
STATEGovt of Maharashtra
MH girls' UG merit scholarship.
- Amount
- ₹3000-₹10000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Maharashtra girl UG students
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
Telangana Minority Overseas Scholarship
STATETS Minority Welfare
TS Minority's overseas PG scholarship.
- Amount
- Up to ₹20 lakh
- Levels
- PG
- Categories
- MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Twice yearly
AP Jagananna Vasathi Deevena (Hostel)
STATEGovt of Andhra Pradesh
AP hostel + mess subsidy.
- Amount
- ₹20,000/year for hostel/food
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Each semester
Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Sukanya Samriddhi
STATEGovt of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand girls' education scheme.
- Amount
- Cumulative milestone payouts ₹15-30k
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- UK domicile girl students from BPL families
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Yearly
Chhattisgarh Shaheed Mahendra Karma Scholarship
STATEGovt of Chhattisgarh
CG state scheme for children of martyrs (security forces).
- Amount
- Free education + monthly stipend
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Children of martyrs + affected families
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vistar Yojana
STATEGovt of Jharkhand
Jharkhand UG merit-cum-means for reserved categories.
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹30,000/year + tuition
- Levels
- UG
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
Andaman + Nicobar Education Scholarship
STATEA&N Administration
A&N education scholarship for state-domicile students.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹40,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- A&N domicile UG/PG students
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
Puducherry Higher Education Scholarship
STATEGovt of Puducherry
Puducherry UT scholarship for domicile UG/PG students.
- Amount
- ₹8,000-₹25,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
Chandigarh Merit Scholarship
STATEChandigarh Administration
Chandigarh UT scholarship for residents.
- Amount
- ₹5,000-₹15,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Yearly
Dadra Nagar Haveli + Daman Diu Merit
STATEDNH&DD UT Admin
DNH&DD UT scholarship for residents.
- Amount
- ₹6,000-₹20,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Yearly
Sikkim Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
STATEGovt of Sikkim
Sikkim UG/PG merit-cum-means.
- Amount
- Tuition + ₹10-25k/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Aug-Oct
Lakshadweep Merit Scholarship
STATELakshadweep Administration
Lakshadweep UT scholarship for domicile students.
- Amount
- ₹8,000-₹35,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Yearly
National Award for PwD Scholarship
CENTRALDepartment of Empowerment of PwD, MoSJE
PwD students scholarship — full disability spectrum.
- Amount
- Tuition + ₹500-₹2,500/month + reader/escort allowance + book grant
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Eligibility
- 40%+ disability cert, full-time studies post Class 9
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Aligned with NSP
Top-Class for PwD (Higher Education)
CENTRALMoSJE
Centre scheme for PwD students at premier institutions.
- Amount
- Full tuition + maintenance + book + computer support
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- PwD students at notified institutions (IITs, NLU, IIMs etc.)
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly via NSP
Free Coaching for PwD (UPSC/SSC/Banking)
CENTRALDEPwD
Free coaching cover for PwD aspirants.
- Amount
- Free coaching at empanelled institutes
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- PwD students preparing for UPSC, SSC, banking exams
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Notified yearly
NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards
PRIVATENCPEDP + Mphasis
Universal design + accessibility champion awards.
- Amount
- ₹1 lakh + recognition
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Persons with disabilities + accessibility champions
- Deadline
- Yearly
Khelo India Athlete Stipend (Individual Sport)
CENTRALSAI + Ministry of Youth Affairs
Khelo India ongoing athlete stipend programme.
- Amount
- ₹1.2L/year stipend + training + nutrition + tournament expenses
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- Selected via Khelo India Games + state events. Individual + team sport athletes.
- Deadline
- Selected via Games
Tata Football Academy (Jamshedpur)
PRIVATETata Football Academy
India's premier residential football academy.
- Amount
- Full scholarship — boarding + training + education
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Boys 14-16 selected via tryouts. Full residential football training.
- Gender
- Boys / Men only
- Deadline
- Annual tryouts
CSIR-UGC JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)
RESEARCHCSIR
CSIR's parallel to UGC NET-JRF for sciences PhD.
- Amount
- ₹37,000/month for 2 years + ₹42,000/month for 3 years
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Cleared CSIR-NET JRF; MSc/MTech in sciences
- Deadline
- CSIR NET twice yearly
DST INSPIRE-MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations)
MERITDST
DST early-school innovation award.
- Amount
- ₹10,000 prize + recognition
- Levels
- Class 9–10
- Eligibility
- Class 6-10 students with science aptitude. Selection via school nominations.
- Deadline
- Yearly
DST Manak (Awards for Innovation)
MERITDST
DST INSPIRE-MANAK extended for innovation projects.
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000 + national exhibition entry
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Class 6-12 students with innovation project
- Deadline
- Yearly
Ratan Tata Trust Scholarship (Higher Studies)
PRIVATERatan Tata Trust
RTT individual + institutional grants.
- Amount
- ₹30,000-₹2 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Indrani Balan Foundation Scholarship
PRIVATEIndrani Balan Foundation
Women in STEM + arts; merit + need.
- Amount
- ₹30,000-₹1 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Siemens Scholarship Program
PRIVATESiemens India Foundation
Engineering UG support + Siemens internship pipeline.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹1 lakh/year + Siemens internship
- Levels
- UG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 75%
- Deadline
- Apr-Jul
Schlumberger Faculty for the Future
PRIVATESchlumberger Foundation
Foreign PG/PhD scholarship for women in STEM.
- Amount
- Up to USD 50k/year
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Women in STEM PhD/PG abroad. Strong career-return-to-India commitment preferred.
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
Tata Trusts Overseas PhD Scholarship
PRIVATESir Dorabji Tata Trust
Tata Trusts overseas PhD support.
- Amount
- Up to ₹10 lakh (partial loan, partial grant)
- Levels
- PhD
- Eligibility
- Top universities' overseas PhD admits
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹10 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Annual
LR Pasrich Foundation Scholarship
PRIVATELR Pasrich Foundation
Private foundation general scholarship.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹2 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian student in UG/PG at recognised institution
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Veer Bal Pradhan Mantri Yodha Yojana
CENTRALMinistry of Home Affairs
Centre scheme for CAPF + state police martyrs' wards.
- Amount
- Free tuition + maintenance up to ₹3,000/month
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Wards of CAPF martyrs + state police martyrs
- Deadline
- Yearly
LICHFL Shilavati Award
PRIVATELIC Housing Finance Ltd
LIC HFL girls' UG/PG scholarship.
- Amount
- ₹30,000-₹1.5 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Intel India AI Scholar Program
PRIVATEIntel India + AICTE
Intel India AI talent pipeline.
- Amount
- ₹25,000 + Intel internship + ML cert
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- BTech CS/IT/AI/ECE; demonstrated ML interest
- Deadline
- Yearly
IBM SkillsBuild Women in Tech
PRIVATEIBM India
IBM SkillsBuild women's programme.
- Amount
- Free certifications + ₹50,000/year stipend + IBM mentorship
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian women pursuing tech UG/PG
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Yearly cohorts
Google CS Research Mentorship
PRIVATEGoogle Research India
Google's CS research mentorship for underrepresented groups.
- Amount
- $1,000 + Google Research mentorship + community
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Indian student pursuing CS/AI; from underrepresented groups
- Deadline
- Yearly
Amazon Future Engineer
PRIVATEAmazon India
Amazon's CS UG scholarship + internship pipeline.
- Amount
- ₹40,000/year + Amazon internship + mentorship
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- BTech CS at AICTE-accredited college
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship India
RESEARCHQualcomm India
Qualcomm research fellowship for top IIT/IISc PhDs.
- Amount
- USD 40,000/year for 2 years + Qualcomm mentor
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- PhD candidates at IIT/IISc working on EE/wireless research
- Deadline
- Yearly
SAP Young Thinkers Scholarship
PRIVATESAP India
SAP's ERP-tech UG talent programme.
- Amount
- Free SAP certifications + ₹50,000 cash + internship
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- BTech with SAP technologies focus
- Deadline
- Yearly
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Scholarship
PRIVATEMata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's charity scholarship.
- Amount
- ₹25,000-₹1 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Indian students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Indian Jain Charity Trust Education Scholarship
PRIVATEIndian Jain Charity Trust
Jain community education trust.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹50,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Jain community students
- Categories
- MIN
- Deadline
- Yearly
Christian Student Education Trust
PRIVATEChristian Charity Bodies (Cath + Prot)
Catholic + Protestant education trusts (CBCI etc.).
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹75,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Buddhist Foundation India Scholarship
PRIVATEMahabodhi Society + Buddhist trusts
Buddhist community education fund.
- Amount
- Variable; ₹15,000-₹75,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- MIN
- Deadline
- Yearly
ICMR MTech BME Fellowship
RESEARCHICMR
ICMR funding for BME MTech research.
- Amount
- ₹20,000/month + ₹2 lakh/year contingency
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- MTech Biomedical Engineering at IIT
- Deadline
- Yearly
ICMR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
RESEARCHICMR
ICMR's bridge for MSc → PhD in medical sciences.
- Amount
- ₹37,000/month + HRA + contingency
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- MSc/MTech graduates pursuing PhD in medical research
- Deadline
- Annual exam
NCBS Research Stipend (TIFR)
RESEARCHTata Institute of Fundamental Research
NCBS PhD stipend matching UGC NET-JRF rates.
- Amount
- ₹37,000-₹42,000/month + contingency
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- MSc/MTech graduates joining NCBS PhD
- Deadline
- Yearly
IIT Madras BSc/BS Online Degree (Data Science)
PRIVATEIIT Madras Online
IIT Madras online BSc + BS Data Science scholarship slabs.
- Amount
- Fee waiver based on income band (₹1,000-₹4L total instead of ₹2.5L)
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Class 12 PCM (any board); foundation course entrance
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 60%
- Deadline
- Yearly cohorts
Pratham Open School / Azim Premji Foundation Stipend
PRIVATEAzim Premji Foundation + Pratham
Pratham + Azim Premji rural first-gen learner support.
- Amount
- Stipend + skill courses + placement support
- Levels
- Diploma · UG
- Eligibility
- First-generation learners from rural India
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
ISF Young Scholars Programme
PRIVATEIndian Scholars Foundation
ISF's UG mentorship + financial support.
- Amount
- ₹30,000-₹1 lakh/year + mentorship
- Levels
- UG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Yearly
Rishihood University Scholar Programme
PRIVATERishihood University
Rishihood UG full scholarship for entrepreneurial-track students.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition + boarding waiver
- Levels
- UG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- At admission
Ashoka Young India Fellowship — Tuition Subsidy
MERITAshoka University
Ashoka YIF (1-year postgrad) financial support.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition waiver
- Levels
- PG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Apr-Jul
Krea University Need-Based Aid
PRIVATEKrea University
Krea University need-based UG aid.
- Amount
- 10%-100% tuition reduction
- Levels
- UG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹12 lakh/year
- Deadline
- At admission
Shiv Nadar University Academic Excellence
MERITShiv Nadar University
SNU's pure-merit Class 12 toppers scholarship.
- Amount
- Up to 100% tuition + hostel
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Top 1% Class 12 + SNU entrance
- Min marks
- 90%
- Deadline
- At admission
Mahindra Foundation Education Support
PRIVATEMahindra Foundation
Mahindra Group employees' children + general scholarships.
- Amount
- ₹30,000-₹1.5 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 70%
- Deadline
- Yearly
Godrej Education Fund
PRIVATEGodrej Foundation
Godrej Group philanthropy for education.
- Amount
- ₹25,000-₹75,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
SAI Khel Pratibha Award
CENTRALSports Authority of India
SAI's recognition awards for promising athletes.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹2 lakh + training scholarship
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · UG
- Eligibility
- National-level sport medallists
- Deadline
- Yearly
NCPA Music + Performing Arts Fund
PRIVATENational Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA)
NCPA Mumbai's performing arts support.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹3 lakh/year + training opportunities
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Classical music/dance/theatre students
- Deadline
- Annual cycle
Dhruv Pathak IPTA Foundation
PRIVATEIndian People's Theatre Association
Theatre + cinema education support.
- Amount
- ₹40,000-₹1.5 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Theatre + cinema students from low-income backgrounds
- Deadline
- Yearly
NCPEDP-Javed Abidi Stipend (Disability)
CENTRALNCPEDP
NCPEDP disability + STEM stipend.
- Amount
- ₹50,000-₹3 lakh + assistive tech
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- Persons with disabilities + STEM focus
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
TN Mukhyamantri Puratchi Thalaivar Award
STATETN Government
TN's MGR-named welfare scholarship for SC/ST/OBC UG students.
- Amount
- Free tuition + free boarding + book grant
- Levels
- UG
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
TN Anna Centenary Girls Scholarship
STATETN Government
TN girls' UG support across reserved + EWS categories.
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹50,000/year
- Levels
- UG
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Kerala Vidya Jyoti for Women
STATEGovt of Kerala
Kerala girls' UG/PG support.
- Amount
- ₹20,000-₹50,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Categories
- GEN, OBC, MIN, EWS
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹4 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
AP CBSE Group Scholarship
STATEGovt of Andhra Pradesh
AP reserved-category Class 11-12 support.
- Amount
- ₹10,000-₹25,000/year
- Levels
- Class 11–12
- Categories
- SC, ST, OBC, MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
TS Tribal Welfare Overseas Scholarship
STATETS Tribal Welfare Dept
TS tribal welfare overseas PG scholarship.
- Amount
- Up to ₹20 lakh
- Levels
- PG
- Categories
- ST
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Twice yearly
Gujarat Saksham Scholarship for Disabled Students
STATEGovt of Gujarat
GJ state PwD support.
- Amount
- Tuition + ₹5,000-₹20,000/year
- Levels
- UG · PG
- Eligibility
- PwD students in Gujarat-domicile
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Rajasthan Balika Protsahan Yojana
STATEGovt of Rajasthan Department of Education
Rajasthan girls' Class 9-12 milestone payouts.
- Amount
- ₹5,000-₹40,000 over school years
- Levels
- Class 9–10 · Class 11–12
- Eligibility
- Rajasthan girl students
- Gender
- Girls / Women only
- Deadline
- Yearly
WB Aikyashree Pre-Matric for Minorities
STATEGovt of West Bengal Minority Affairs
WB minority pre-matric scholarship.
- Amount
- ₹2,000-₹3,000/year + book grant
- Levels
- Class 9–10
- Categories
- MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
WB Aikyashree Post-Matric Minorities
STATEGovt of West Bengal Minority Affairs
WB minority post-matric scholarship.
- Amount
- Tuition + maintenance up to ₹13,500/year
- Levels
- Class 11–12 · UG · PG
- Categories
- MIN
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
Param Vir Chakra Awardee Wards Fund
CENTRALMinistry of Defence
PVC awardee family education support.
- Amount
- Full tuition + maintenance
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Wards of Param Vir Chakra recipients
- Deadline
- Yearly
War Widow / Disabled War Veteran Children
CENTRALMinistry of Defence + KSB
Children of war widows + disabled veterans support.
- Amount
- Full tuition + ₹3,000/month maintenance
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Wards of war widows + disabled war veterans
- Deadline
- Yearly
Armed Forces Flag Day Fund Education
CENTRALKSB + Indian Ex-Servicemen League
AFFD education welfare for ex-servicemen families.
- Amount
- ₹20,000-₹1 lakh/year
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Wards of ex-servicemen + serving personnel; need-based
- Deadline
- Yearly
Tata First-Generation Learner Scholarship
PRIVATETata Trusts
Tata Trusts first-gen UG support.
- Amount
- ₹30,000-₹2 lakh/year + mentorship
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- First-generation learner; parents didn't complete college
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Feeding India Education Stipend
PRIVATEFeeding India + Zomato Foundation
Feeding India + Zomato Foundation UG support.
- Amount
- ₹15,000-₹50,000/year + mentorship + Zomato internship
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- Underprivileged UG students with strong academic track
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year
- Deadline
- Yearly
Rhodes Scholarship (Oxford, India region)
MERITRhodes Trust
Rhodes Trust Oxford scholarship — among most prestigious globally. 5 from India yearly.
- Amount
- Full tuition + £18,000+/year stipend (~₹20+ lakh/year)
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Top Indian students for Oxford PG/PhD. Age 18-28.
- Income cap
- Family income ≤ ₹99 lakh/year
- Min marks
- 80%
- Deadline
- Aug 1
Fulbright-Nehru Scholarships
MERITUSIEF / United States-India Educational Foundation
USIEF Fulbright-Nehru research + study fellowships.
- Amount
- Tuition + stipend + travel + health (US-funded)
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Indian academics + students pursuing research / PG in US
- Deadline
- Spring (May/Jun)
Chevening Scholarship
MERITUK Foreign + Commonwealth Office
Chevening 1-year UK Master's scholarship.
- Amount
- Full tuition + ₹15,000+ GBP living + travel + health
- Levels
- PG
- Eligibility
- UK Master's; demonstrated leadership; 2+ years work
- Deadline
- Aug-Nov
Endeavour Leadership Programme (Australia)
MERITGovt of Australia
Australian Govt overseas PG/PhD funding.
- Amount
- Tuition + stipend + travel + health (AUD)
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- PG/PhD in Australia for international students
- Deadline
- Yearly
MEXT Scholarship (Japan Govt)
MERITGovt of Japan
Japanese Government education scholarship.
- Amount
- Full tuition + ₹1.4-1.7 lakh/month JPY equivalent + travel + airfare
- Levels
- UG · PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Indian students for Japanese universities
- Deadline
- Yearly cycle
DAAD Scholarship — Indian Students
MERITDAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
DAAD's broad scholarship portfolio for Indians studying in Germany.
- Amount
- €934-€1200/month stipend + tuition coverage + insurance
- Levels
- PG · PhD
- Eligibility
- Indian students pursuing Master's/PhD in Germany
- Deadline
- Variable by programme
Khorana Programme for Scholars (US-India)
RESEARCHIndo-US Science + Tech Forum
US-India undergrad research exchange.
- Amount
- Travel + stipend ~USD 4,500 for 12 weeks
- Levels
- UG
- Eligibility
- BSc/BTech students in life sciences for 10-12 week US research internship
- Deadline
- Sep-Nov
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