Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Scholarship Value
₹80,000/year
Annual
Deadline
November 2025
Awards/Year
10,000 per year
Min. Marks
90%
Income Limit
No Income Limit
INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Scholarship for Higher Education is a prestigious scholarship to attract talented students to pursue science as a career. Awarded to top 1% in Class 12, it encourages the best minds to pursue pure science degrees rather than professional courses.
Est. Year
2008
Application Mode
Online
Award Type
Annual
Quick Eligibility Check
Keep both physical and digital (PDF/JPEG) copies of all documents ready before starting your application.
Based on Class 12 board results. Top 1% from each board (10,000 students per year) are eligible. First-come-first-served among eligible students for online applications.
Minimum 60% in each year. Must continue in natural/basic science stream only. Annual online renewal on INSPIRE portal.
10,000 per year scholarships available
Opens on official government/provider website
Education Level
Streams
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