How much does INSPIRE-SHE pay?

₹80,000/year (₹60,000 scholarship + ₹20,000 summer mentorship grant) for 5 years.

How do I apply for INSPIRE-SHE?

Apply directly on the awarding body's official portal: https://online-inspire.gov.in/. Shishya does not collect applications. Deadline: Usually July–Aug, post board results.

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INSPIRE-SHE

RESEARCH

Department 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.
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Usually July–Aug, post board results
Minimum marks: 90%

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India.

Open official portal ↗Awarding body website ↗

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).

Relevant for these exams

JEE MAIN JEE ADVANCED NEET UG

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You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

शिShishya Back

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

Home · Scholarships · INSPIRE-SHE

INSPIRE-SHE

RESEARCH

Department 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.
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Usually July–Aug, post board results
Minimum marks: 90%

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India.

Open official portal ↗Awarding body website ↗

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).

Relevant for these exams

JEE MAIN JEE ADVANCED NEET UG

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

Open Match Wizard →