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Khelo India Athlete Stipend (Individual Sport)
CENTRALSAI + Ministry of Youth Affairs
Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is selected via Games. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
Khelo India ongoing athlete stipend programme.
- Amount
- ₹1.2L/year stipend + training + nutrition + tournament expenses
- Level
- Class 9–10, Class 11–12, Undergraduate
- State
- National (all India)
- Usual window
- Selected via Games
Apply directly
Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to SAI + Ministry of Youth Affairs.
Open official portal ↗Eligibility
Selected via Khelo India Games + state events. Individual + team sport athletes.
Questions
- Who is eligible for Khelo India Athlete Stipend (Individual Sport)?
- Selected via Khelo India Games + state events. Individual + team sport athletes.
- How much does Khelo India Athlete Stipend (Individual Sport) pay?
- ₹1.2L/year stipend + training + nutrition + tournament expenses
- How do I apply for Khelo India Athlete Stipend (Individual Sport)?
- Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://kheloindia.gov.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is selected via Games. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
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