India's Most Complete Scholarship Guide 2025

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Total Scholarships

10

Government Schemes

7

Private Scholarships

3

Study Abroad

Pro Tip: Apply to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) first — it covers 50+ government schemes in one application.

Featured Scholarships

Government₹10,000–20,000/year

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students

The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) is India's largest scholarship program for college ...

82,000 new scholarships per year October 2025
GovernmentFull Fee + Maintenance

Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students is one of India's most important social welfare scholarship ...

40+ lakh students per year November 2025
Government₹2,500–3,000/month

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme honours the sacrifice of armed forces and central paramilita...

5,500 new scholarships per year October 2025
Government₹80,000/year

INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)

INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Scholarship for Higher Education is a ...

10,000 per year November 2025
Private₹2–6 Lakhs/year

Reliance Foundation Scholarships

Reliance Foundation Scholarships are among India's most prestigious private scholarships, supporting...

5,000 per year January 2026
Private₹65,000/year

Aditya Birla Scholarships

The Aditya Birla Scholarships are awarded to the best students entering India's most elite instituti...

~60 per year September 2025
InternationalUp to ₹70 Lakhs

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

The Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship is India's most prestigious fully-funded scholarship for studying ...

~20 per year February 2026
InternationalFully Funded (UK Study)

Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Commonwealth Scholarships for Indian students are administered by INYAS (Indian National Young Acade...

~30 for India per year October 2025
International€934/month + Benefits

DAAD Scholarship (German Academic Exchange Service)

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is the world's largest international student exchange organi...

500+ for India annually November 2025

All Scholarships(20 found)

Government FeaturedMerit-cum-Means

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students

Ministry of Education, Government of India

The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) is India's largest scholarship program for college students. Funded by the Ministry of Education, it ...

UGPGAny Stream
Min 80% marks₹8 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹10,000–20,000/year

Deadline

October 2025

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Government FeaturedReserved Category

Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students is one of India's most important social welfare scholarship schemes. It covers tuition fees, maintenance allow...

Class 11-12UGPGAny Stream
₹2.5 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

Full Fee + Maintenance

Deadline

November 2025

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Government FeaturedDefence/Paramilitary

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme honours the sacrifice of armed forces and central paramilitary forces personnel by supporting their children's...

UGPGEngineeringMedical
Min 60% marksNo Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹2,500–3,000/month

Deadline

October 2025

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Government FeaturedScience & Research

INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)

Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Scholarship for Higher Education is a prestigious scholarship to attract talented studen...

UGPGScience
Min 90% marksNo Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹80,000/year

Deadline

November 2025

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GovernmentMinority

Scholarships for Minority Communities (Pre-Matric & Post-Matric)

Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India

Maulana Azad National Fellowship and Scholarship Schemes provide financial assistance to students from minority communities for pursuing higher educat...

Class 11-12UGPGAny Stream
Min 50% marks₹2 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹25,000/year (Girls), ₹20,000/year (Boys)

Deadline

October 2025

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PrivateCorporate CSR

Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program

Tata Capital Limited

Tata Capital's Pankh Scholarship is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to support bright but financially challenged students. The scholarshi...

Class 11-12UGDiplomaAny Stream
Min 60% marks₹4 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

Up to ₹10,000/year

Deadline

August 2025

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Private FeaturedMerit-cum-Means

Reliance Foundation Scholarships

Reliance Foundation

Reliance Foundation Scholarships are among India's most prestigious private scholarships, supporting extraordinary students with the potential to crea...

UGPGEngineeringScience
Min 85% marks₹15 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹2–6 Lakhs/year

Deadline

January 2026

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Private FeaturedMerit

Aditya Birla Scholarships

Aditya Birla Group

The Aditya Birla Scholarships are awarded to the best students entering India's most elite institutions — IITs, IIMs, and top NLUs. Named after the la...

UGPGEngineeringManagement
No Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹65,000/year

Deadline

September 2025

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PrivateFinancial Crisis

HDFC Bank Educational Crisis Scholarship Support

HDFC Bank Parivartan

HDFC Bank Educational Crisis Scholarship Support is specifically designed for students who face sudden financial hardship due to the death, disability...

Class 11-12UGPGAny Stream
Min 55% marks₹2.5 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

Up to ₹75,000/year

Deadline

Rolling (Apply Anytime)

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PrivateMerit-cum-Means

Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship

Sitaram Jindal Foundation

The Sitaram Jindal Foundation has been supporting Indian students for over four decades. Known for its simple application process and reliable disburs...

Class 11-12UGPGAny Stream
Min 55% marks₹3.5 Lakhs/yearBoth Application

Scholarship Value

₹500–2,000/month

Deadline

September 2025

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PrivateCorporate CSR

Vidyasaarathi Scholarship Platform (NSE Foundation)

NSE Foundation

Vidyasaarathi is NSE Foundation's digital scholarship platform connecting students with corporate CSR scholarship programs. The platform hosts scholar...

UGPGDiplomaEngineeringManagement
Min 60% marks₹2–8 Lakhs/year (varies)Online Application

Scholarship Value

₹10,000–50,000/year

Deadline

Rolling Deadlines

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GovernmentResearch/PG

GATE Fellowship/Scholarship (MHRD)

Ministry of Education, AICTE

The GATE scholarship provides a monthly stipend to students admitted to M.Tech/M.E. programs using their GATE score. It is one of the most sought-afte...

PGPhDEngineeringScience
No Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹12,500/month

Deadline

September 2025

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International FeaturedStudy Abroad

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

The Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship is India's most prestigious fully-funded scholarship for studying abroad. Each year, only about 20 extraordinary ind...

PGPhDAny Stream
Min 65% marksNo Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

Up to ₹70 Lakhs

Deadline

February 2026

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International FeaturedStudy Abroad

Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK Government

Commonwealth Scholarships for Indian students are administered by INYAS (Indian National Young Academy of Science) and funded by the UK government. Av...

PGPhDAny Stream
Min 60% marksNo Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

Fully Funded (UK Study)

Deadline

October 2025

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International FeaturedStudy Abroad

DAAD Scholarship (German Academic Exchange Service)

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), Germany

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is the world's largest international student exchange organization. For Indian students, DAAD offers a range o...

PGPhDEngineeringScience
Min 55% marksNo Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

€934/month + Benefits

Deadline

November 2025

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GovernmentResearch/PhD

UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India

UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship is India's premier fellowship for PhD research. Awarded to candidates who qualify in the top band of UGC-NET exam, ...

PhDScienceArts & Humanities
Min 55% marksNo Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹37,000/month (JRF), ₹42,000/month (SRF)

Deadline

Rolling (After NET Results)

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GovernmentScience & Research

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)

Department of Science & Technology / IISc Bangalore

KVPY is a prestigious national fellowship program to encourage students with exceptional aptitude for research to pursue careers in basic science. Sel...

Class 11-12UGScience
Min 80% marksNo Income LimitOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹5,000–7,000/month

Deadline

August 2025

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GovernmentState Scholarship

Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Scheme (Pre & Post-Matric)

Backward Class Welfare Dept., Government of Uttar Pradesh

The UP Scholarship Scheme is India's largest state-level scholarship program, covering over 2 crore students annually. It provides fee reimbursement a...

Class 11-12UGPGAny Stream
₹2–2.5 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹3,000–20,000/year

Deadline

October 2025

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GovernmentReserved Category

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India

The Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students is a central government scheme to support Other Backward Class students in pursuing post-matriculation ed...

Class 11-12UGPGAny Stream
₹1 Lakh/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

Fees + ₹1,000–1,200/month

Deadline

November 2025

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PrivateCorporate CSR

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship

LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)

LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship is LIC's flagship CSR scholarship program to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections. With a tra...

Class 11-12UGAny Stream
Min 60% marks₹2.5 Lakhs/yearOnline Application

Scholarship Value

₹20,000/year

Deadline

May 2026

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How to Apply for Scholarships

01

Check Eligibility

Review income limit, marks requirement, caste/category criteria, and education level

02

Gather Documents

Collect income certificate, marksheets, Aadhaar, admission proof, and bank details

03

Apply Online

Register on NSP (scholarships.gov.in) for government schemes or company websites for private

04

Track & Renew

Check application status regularly, renew before deadline each year with updated documents

Important Scholarship Portals

Government

National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Official Govt. portal — 50+ central schemes

scholarships.gov.in

Private

Buddy4Study

India's largest private scholarship platform

buddy4study.com

Corporate

Vidyasaarathi

NSE Foundation — corporate scholarships

vidyasaarathi.co.in

Technical

AICTE Scholarships

PG GATE stipend & technical scholarships

aicte-india.org

Science

INSPIRE — DST

Science scholarship for top 1% students

online-inspire.gov.in

International

DAAD India

Germany scholarships for Masters & PhD

daad.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for multiple scholarships simultaneously?
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships. However, some government schemes restrict you from receiving more than one Central Government scholarship at the same time. Private scholarships generally have no such restriction. Always read the terms carefully.
What documents are most commonly required?
Almost every scholarship requires: Aadhaar card, income certificate from competent authority, previous exam marksheet, current admission and fee receipt, bank account details (linked with Aadhaar for DBT), and passport size photograph. Keep digital and physical copies ready.
What is the NSP (National Scholarship Portal)?
The National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) is the official Government of India portal that hosts 50+ central government scholarship schemes. A single registration gives you access to multiple schemes. All central government scholarships are now disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via NSP.
How do I get income certificate for scholarship?
Income certificate is issued by the Tehsildar/SDM/Circle Officer in your district. Visit your local government office with proof of family income (salary slips, ITR, or declaration). It typically takes 7–15 working days. Some states issue it online through their e-district portals.
When should I start applying for scholarships?
Start applying as soon as you get your admission letter. Most scholarship deadlines fall between August–November. Government portals typically open in July-August. Private scholarships have varying deadlines. Set reminders 30 days before each deadline.

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