📘 2025-26 EDITION • FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS
✨ Crores in Scholarships — Know How to Apply ✨
Over 30+ scholarships to support your child's education expenses. Find out when and how to apply.
📌 Why Scholarships Matter for Indian Families
Central government, state governments, NGOs, and corporate foundations provide financial assistance to lakhs of students every year. Tuition fees, books, hostel expenses — all can be covered. The table below lists all major scholarships for Classes 1 to 12.
🧭 Understanding Scholarship Types
Pre-Matric
Classes 1-10 for SC/ST/OBC/Minority
Post-Matric
Classes 11-12 and beyond
Merit-cum-Means
Meritorious + low-income families
Girl Child
Exclusively for daughters
State Schemes
State-specific scholarships
📋 Complete List of Scholarships (Class 1-12)
| # | Scholarship Name | Organizer | Class | Link / Portal | Description | How to Apply | Application Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC | MoSJ&E, Govt of India | 1-10 | NSP | Fee + maintenance for SC students. | Online via NSP, Aadhaar/caste certificate | July – October |
| 2 | Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | 1-10 | NSP | Prevents dropouts among ST students. | NSP, ST certificate, income proof | July – October |
| 3 | Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC | MoSJ&E | 1-10 | NSP | Financial aid for OBC students. | NSP, OBC certificate | July – October |
| 4 | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC | MoSJ&E | 11-12+ | NSP | Tuition + maintenance for higher education. | NSP after Class 10 | June – November |
| 5 | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | 11-12+ | NSP | Post-matric support for ST. | NSP | June – November |
| 6 | Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC | MoSJ&E | 11-12+ | NSP | For OBC students in higher secondary/college. | NSP | June – November |
| 7 | National Means-cum-Merit (NMMS) | Ministry of Education | 9 (continues to 12) | NSP | ₹12,000/year, family income ≤ ₹3.5 lakh. | State exam in Class 8 | Aug–Sep (exam Nov) |
| 8 | PM YASASVI (Top Class) | MoSJ&E | 9-12 | NSP | OBC/EBC/DNT, income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh. | NSP, merit-based | Check NSP updates |
| 9 | CBSE Single Girl Child | CBSE | 11-12 | cbse.gov.in | ₹500/month, single girl child in CBSE, 60% marks. | CBSE portal after Class 10 | September – October |
| 10 | Begum Hazrat Mahal National | Maulana Azad Education Foundation | 9-12 | NSP | ₹5k-₹6k, minority girls, 50% marks, income ≤ ₹2 lakh. | NSP | August – October |
| 11 | Saksham Scholarship (School) | Synergie Insights | 1-12 | saksham.synergieinsights.in | Merit-cum-means, income ≤ ₹5 lakh. | Online portal | Check website |
| 12 | Kotak Kanya Scholarship | Kotak Education Foundation | 12 pass, UG | kotakeducationfoundation.org | Meritorious girls for professional courses. | Online | June – August |
| 13 | Mahindra EmpowerHer | Mahindra & Buddy4Study | 9-12 | b4s.in/sen/MNM2 | ₹5,500 one-time, 50% marks, income ≤ ₹4 lakh. | Buddy4Study | Until 15 Nov 2025 |
| 14 | Aditya Birla Capital | Aditya Birla Capital | 9-12 | Buddy4Study | Up to ₹60,000, 60% marks, income ≤ ₹6 lakh. | Online | December 2025 |
| 15 | Reliance Foundation UG | Reliance Foundation | 12 pass, UG | scholarships.reliancefoundation.org | Up to ₹2 lakh, income ≤ ₹15 lakh. | Online | August – October |
| 16 | INSPIRE Scholarship (SHE) | DST, Govt of India | 12 pass, BSc | online-inspire.gov.in | ₹80,000/year, top 1% in board exams. | INSPIRE portal | Varies |
| 17 | HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS | HDFC Bank | 1-12+ | Buddy4Study | For economically weaker sections. | Buddy4Study | Check website |
| 18 | AICTE Pragati (Girls) | AICTE | Diploma/Degree | NSP | ₹50,000/year for girls in technical education. | NSP | Sept – Nov |
| 19 | AICTE Saksham (Differently-Abled) | AICTE | Diploma/Degree | NSP | ₹50,000/year, 40%+ disability. | NSP + disability certificate | Until 15 Nov 2025 |
| 20 | Central Sector Scheme (CSSS) | Ministry of Education | 12 pass, UG | NSP | ₹12k-20k/year, top performers, income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh. | NSP | August – October |
| 21 | Delhi SC/ST/OBC Scholarship | Delhi Govt | 1-12 | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in | ₹8k-24k/year for Delhi students. Open until 30 April 2026 | e-District portal | Until 30 Apr 2026 |
| 22 | Delhi Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha | Delhi Govt | 9-12 | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in | ₹5k/₹10k, 60% marks. Open until 30 April 2026 | e-District | Until 30 Apr 2026 |
| 23 | UP Scholarship Schemes | UP Govt | 1-12 | scholarship.up.gov.in | Multiple schemes for SC/ST/OBC/General. | UP portal | Varies |
| 24 | Karnataka State Scholarships | Karnataka Govt | 1-12 | karepass.cgg.gov.in | For Karnataka domiciled students. | Karnataka portal | Varies |
| 25 | Maharashtra State Scholarships | Maharashtra Govt | 1-12 | mahadbtmahait.gov.in | Via MahaDBT. | MahaDBT | Varies |
| 26 | Tamil Nadu Scholarships | TN Govt | 1-12 | tn.gov.in | State specific schemes. | e-Sevai | Varies |
| 27 | West Bengal Scholarships | WB Govt | 1-12 | wb.gov.in | Including Kanyashree. | e-District | Varies |
| 28 | Nirman Shramik Kalyan (Odisha) | Odisha Govt | 1-12 | odisha.gov.in | For children of construction workers. | Labour Dept | — |
| 29 | Project Aarohan (NHAI) | NHAI & Vertis | 11-12 | bharatcares.org | ₹12,000/year, children of toll plaza employees. | Online | July 2025 – Mar 2026 |
| 30 | Sunbird Trust Scholarship | Sunbird Trust | 1-12 (NE) | sunbirdtrust.org | Remote/conflict areas of Northeast. | Contact trust | — |
| 31 | Azim Premji Foundation for Girls | Azim Premji Foundation | School/College | azimpremjifoundation.org | Up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 states. | Online | Announced May 2025 |
| 32 | KVPY (merged with INSPIRE) | DST | 11-12, Science | online-inspire.gov.in | Now under INSPIRE umbrella. | — | No separate exam |
| 33 | Maulana Azad Fellowship | Minority Affairs | MPhil/PhD | NSP | For minority research scholars. | NSP | — |
| 34 | Ishan Uday (NE Region) | UGC | 12 pass, UG | NSP | For students from North East. | NSP | — |
| 35 | NTSE | NCERT | 10 | ncert.nic.in | Prestigious national talent search. | State + National exam | August – September |
| 36 | ALLEN Career Institute | ALLEN | 6-12 | allen.ac.in | Coaching scholarship. | Entrance test | Until 30 Sep 2025 |
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🚀 How to Apply – Simple Steps
1
Identify the Right Scholarship
Check class, income, category, state.2
Register on the Portal
NSP or state portal. Aadhaar OTR required.3
Keep Documents Ready
Aadhaar, marksheet, income/caste certificate, bank passbook.4
Apply Before Deadline
Main period: July – November.✅ Do's
- Apply for multiple scholarships.
- Check renewal conditions.
- Keep scanned copies ready.
- Take help from CSC centre if needed.
❌ Don'ts
- Don't wait until the last date.
- Don't provide false information.
- Don't ignore income limits.
- Ensure bank account is Aadhaar-linked.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can private school students apply? – Yes, students from recognized private schools are eligible for most government scholarships.
Is Aadhaar mandatory? – For NSP scholarships, Aadhaar-based OTR is mandatory.
Can I get two scholarships at once? – Only one central scholarship at a time, but can combine with state/private.
What is the income limit? – Varies: Pre-matric ~₹2.5L, NMMS ₹3.5L, Reliance up to ₹15L.
When do forms open? – Most government forms open between July and October.
📅 Important Dates at a Glance
| NSP Portal Opens | June – July |
| Pre-Matric Deadline | September – October |
| Post-Matric Deadline | October – November |
| NMMS Registration | August – September |
| Institute Verification | Mid November |
🏁 Final Words
Every child deserves a chance to learn and succeed. These scholarships are investments in India's future. Apply on time and secure the support your child deserves.
👉 Bookmark the NSP Portal: scholarships.gov.in
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