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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.

Level

Class 11–12, Undergraduate

State

National (all India)

Usual window

Auto-nominated by your board

Minimum marks

90%

Eligibility

Top-1% in your state's class 12 board. Replacing the discontinued KVPY scheme as the merit gateway to INSPIRE-SHE.

Questions

Who is eligible for INSPIRE-MANAK / Top-1% Board Awards?

Top-1% in your state's class 12 board. Replacing the discontinued KVPY scheme as the merit gateway to INSPIRE-SHE. Minimum 90% marks required.

How much does INSPIRE-MANAK / Top-1% Board Awards pay?

Lump-sum ₹10,000 award + automatic eligibility for INSPIRE-SHE worth ₹80,000/year if you join basic sciences UG.

How do I apply for INSPIRE-MANAK / Top-1% Board Awards?

Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://www.online-inspire.gov.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is auto-nominated by your board. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

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