Find government, merit, need-based and private scholarships for engineering, medical, MBA and all other courses. Check eligibility, amount, and application deadlines.
These scholarships are funded and managed by the Government of India. They are the most reliable, high-value scholarships with nationwide coverage.
For girl students enrolled in AICTE-approved degree or diploma courses. Covers tuition fee up to ₹30,000 + incidental charges of ₹20,000/year. Family income must be below ₹8 lakh/year.
For wards and widows of ex-servicemen, ex-coast guard, and RPF/RPSF personnel. ₹3,000/month for boys and ₹3,600/month for girls. For professional/technical degree courses only (MBBS, Engineering, MBA, MCA, etc.).
Department of Science & Technology scholarship for top 1% students in Class 12 board exams pursuing BSc, Integrated MSc/BS in natural and basic sciences. ₹80,000/year + summer attachment of ₹20,000.
For meritorious students from economically weaker sections selected through state-level examinations. Renewable from Class 9 to Class 12. Family income must be below ₹3.5 lakh/year. Separate NMMS scholarships for higher education are also available.
Central sector scheme for SC and ST students pursuing post-matric level education. Covers full course fee at government institutions + maintenance allowance. Family income limit: ₹2.5 lakh/year (SC), ₹2.5 lakh/year (ST).
For Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi and Jain minority students pursuing M.Phil. and PhD programs at universities. UGC NET/JRF qualification required. Covers fellowship + contingency grants.
Each Indian state has its own scholarship programs for students enrolled in colleges within that state. Here are the major state scholarship portals and schemes:
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal | SC/ST, OBC, EWS, Minority scholarships for Gujarat students.
↗ scholarships.gujarat.gov.inMahaDBT Portal scholarships | Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, EBC, OBC Bahujan Kalyan scholarships.
↗ mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.inKarnataka Rajyotsava scholarships, SC/ST fee concession, Post-Matric SC/ST scholarship scheme.
↗ sw.kar.nic.inTamil Nadu Adi Dravidar scholarship, BC/MBC scholarship, and free education for government college students.
↗ tnscholars.tn.gov.inSJE Rajasthan scholarships | Chief Minister Scholarship, EBC Higher Education, Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chatra.
↗ sje.rajasthan.gov.inUP Scholarship Portal | Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/General EWS students.
↗ scholarship.up.gov.inThe National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) is the single unified platform for all central government scholarship schemes. Here is a step-by-step guide:
Visit scholarships.gov.in and click "New Registration". Enter your Aadhaar, mobile number, and email. Verify OTP. Create your login credentials.
After login, go to "Application Form" and select the appropriate scholarship scheme based on your category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority), course level, and state.
Fill in personal details, academic details (Class 12 and current course), bank account details (must be in your name), parent income details, and institution details.
Upload: Passport photo, signature, domicile/residential certificate, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), Class 10 & 12 marksheets, current admission proof, bank passbook copy.
Submit the application before the deadline. Your application goes for institute-level verification, then district/state verification. Track status on NSP. Amount is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your bank account.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Income Limit | Deadline | Where to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AICTE Pragati | ₹50,000/year | Girl + AICTE institute | ₹8 L/year | Oct 31, 2026 | NSP / AICTE |
| PM Scholarship | ₹36,000/year (girl) | Ex-servicemen ward | No limit | Nov 15, 2026 | NSP |
| INSPIRE (DST) | ₹80,000/year | Top 1% in board + BSc | No limit | Dec 1, 2026 | online-inspire.gov.in |
| NMMS | ₹12,000/year | Class 9 (state exam) | ₹3.5 L/year | Oct 15, 2026 | NSP |
| Post-Matric SC/ST | Full fee + allowance | SC/ST + any PG course | ₹2.5 L/year | Oct 31, 2026 | NSP |
| Minority Post-Matric | ₹10,000–23,000/year | Minority community | ₹2 L/year | Oct 31, 2026 | NSP |