To be eligible, an applicant must:
- have passed Class 12 from a recognised institution
- have scored in the top 80% of students in the relevant stream (such as science, commerce, or humanities) in Class 12 board exams
- be pursuing UG/PG degree in a professional course such as Medical, Engineering etc., at colleges/institutions recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education and respective Regulatory Bodies concerned
- have a gross parental/family income up to INR 4,50,000 annum
Note: Students pursuing degree courses through distance mode or correspondence and diploma courses are not eligible.
The selected candidates will receive financial assistance in the following manner:
- Graduation level – INR 10,000 per annum for the first three years of college and university courses
- Postgraduation level – INR 20,000 per annum
- For 5-year professional course/integrated course – INR 20,000 per annum will be provided in the 4th and 5th years
- For technical courses such as B.E./B.Tech. degree up to graduation level – INR 12,000 per annum for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year and INR 20,000 in the 4th year
Note – The rate of scholarship is INR 10,000 per annum for the first three years of fresh/renewal scholarships with respect to the academic year 2021-22, even if the actual release happens in FY 2022-23.
- Aadhaar card (Note – In case aadhaar the applicant doesn’t have Aadhaar card, alternatives like Aadhaar enrolment ID slip, an application made for Aadhaar enrolment, Voter ID card, Driving license, PAN, Passport, etc., can be used.)
- Class 12 marksheet
- Income certificate
Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps –
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Applicant Corner’and click on ‘New Registration’ tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Step 5: Enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Fresh Application’ tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Note – All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.