Scholarship

Financial support for meritorious girl students from lower-income families pursuing the first year of a professional graduation course in academic year 2026–27.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

₹1.5 lakh per year until completion of the professional degree. The amount can support tuition, hostel, internet, transport, laptop, books, and stationery expenses.

Eligibility

Girl students across India who: - Scored at least 75% or equivalent CGPA in Class 12. - Have annual family income of ₹6 lakh or less. - Have secured admission to the first year of a professional degree in 2026–27 at a reputed NIRF/NAAC-accredited institution. - Are not children of employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation, or Buddy4Study.

Last Date

Thu Oct 15

Financial assistance for eligible students studying in Class XI, Class XII, ITI, Diploma, Graduation and Post-Graduation, including general, medical and engineering fields.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Assistance towards tuition fees and study materials, with additional accommodation support for eligible hostel students. The exact monetary amount depends on the eligibility category and is not specified in the current official FAQ.

Eligibility

Students up to 30 years of age. Annual family-income limit: ₹4 lakh for salaried employees and ₹2.5 lakh for other applicants, according to the published criteria. Final-year students are not eligible. Eligible students must satisfy the foundation’s academic and institution requirements.

Merit-based support for first-year postgraduate students in selected future-ready disciplines, with mentorship, industry exposure and professional development opportunities.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Up to ₹6 lakh over the duration of the postgraduate programme.

Eligibility

Indian citizens enrolled in the first year of a full-time postgraduate degree in a listed field, including computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics and computing, electrical/electronics engineering, mechanical or chemical engineering, renewable and new energy, materials science and engineering, or life sciences. Applicants must have a GATE score between 550 and 1,000 or an undergraduate CGPA of at least 7.5 (or equivalent percentage).

Merit-cum-means scholarship supporting students in their first year of an undergraduate degree in any stream, with additional mentoring and development opportunities.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Up to ₹2 lakh over the duration of the undergraduate programme.

Eligibility

Indian citizens who passed Class XII with at least 60% marks and are enrolled in the first year of a regular, full-time undergraduate degree in academic year 2026–27. Household income must be below ₹15 lakh. The online aptitude test is mandatory.

Scholarship for meritorious students from economically weaker families to encourage them to continue their school education from Class IX through Class XII.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

₹12,000 per year, paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to renewal and scheme requirements.

Eligibility

Generally, students selected through the State/UT selection examination for the fresh Class IX award. The guidelines require at least 55% marks or equivalent in Class VII, with a 5-percentage-point relaxation for SC/ST students, and parental income not exceeding ₹3.5 lakh per year. Students must attend eligible government, government-aided or local-body schools.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Financial support for SC students pursuing higher education in eligible institutions notified under the scheme.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges, capped at ₹2 lakh per year for private-sector institutions; academic allowance of ₹86,000 in the first year and ₹41,000 in each subsequent year under the published guidelines.

Eligibility

SC students with annual family income up to ₹8 lakh, admitted to a full-time eligible course at a notified institution. Fresh awards are for first-year students and depend on available institutional slots and merit.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Financial support for eligible students from OBC, EBC and DNT communities pursuing higher education in institutions notified under the scheme.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Tuition fee and non-refundable charges, capped at ₹2 lakh per year for private-sector institutions; eligible commercial pilot training has a separate ceiling of ₹3.72 lakh per year. Additional benefits include ₹3,000 per month for living expenses, ₹5,000 per year for books and stationery, and up to ₹45,000 one-time assistance for a computer/laptop and accessories.

Eligibility

OBC, EBC or DNT students with annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh, admitted to a full-time eligible course at a notified institution. Selection is subject to the institution’s available scholarship slots and merit criteria.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Financial support for eligible technical students facing specific family circumstances, including orphanhood and certain bereavement or serious parental health situations.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

₹50,000 per year towards eligible educational expenses, subject to the scheme rules and remaining course duration.

Eligibility

Students in AICTE-approved regular degree/diploma courses who meet one of the prescribed conditions: orphaned; either or both parents died due to COVID-19; ward of Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces personnel martyred in action; or a parent has a critical life-threatening disease or died or became severely disabled in an accident, as defined in the guidelines. Annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh. Students receiving a Central Government, State Government or AICTE-sponsored scholarship are excluded under the published rules.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Financial assistance for specially-abled students pursuing eligible technical courses.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

₹50,000 per year, subject to scheme rules and eligible course duration.

Eligibility

Generally, students with a disability of at least 40%, admitted to the first year of an eligible AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma course or to the second year through lateral entry. Annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Financial assistance to support girls pursuing technical education in AICTE-approved institutions.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

₹50,000 per year, subject to scheme rules and course duration.

Eligibility

Girl students admitted to the first year of an eligible AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma course, or second year through lateral entry. Maximum two eligible girls per family; annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Merit-based financial assistance for students starting their first postgraduate degree at eligible institutions in India.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

₹15,000 per month for 10 months each year, for two years — up to ₹3,00,000 over the two-year programme, subject to the scheme's conditions.

Eligibility

Students admitted to the first year of their first recognised PG degree, generally below 30 years of age at admission, studying full-time at an eligible institution. Distance and part-time courses are excluded. Selection is based on all-India merit, with the scheme’s specified provisions for women and single/twin/fraternal girl children.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Financial support for eligible children of workers in the beedi, cinema, specified mining and related covered worker categories.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Class XI–XII: ₹3,000 per year; ITI, Polytechnic and general degree courses: ₹6,000 per year; eligible professional courses such as engineering and medicine: up to ₹25,000 per year.

Eligibility

Students studying in recognised regular courses, generally from Class XI through postgraduate/professional levels. A parent must belong to a covered worker category and have at least six months of service. The applicable family-income ceiling is ₹21,000 per month or ₹2.52 lakh per year under the published guidelines. Other conditions apply, including passing the qualifying examination on the first attempt.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

Financial assistance for eligible students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and postgraduate diploma courses at specified recognised institutions in India.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Full eligible tuition and specified academic fees; hostel and mess expenses for eligible institutional hostel residents; ₹10,000 per year for books and other educational expenses, subject to scheme rules.

Eligibility

Maharashtra residents belonging to the Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi or Kunbi-Maratha communities; family income up to ₹8 lakh per year; generally at least 55% in Class 12 for undergraduate admission or 55% in the undergraduate degree for postgraduate admission. Maximum age is 25 for UG and 30 for PG under the published scheme criteria. The institution must be covered by the scheme.

Last Date

Tue Oct 27

Financial assistance for eligible students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and postgraduate diploma courses at specified recognised institutions in India.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Full eligible tuition and specified academic fees; hostel and mess expenses for eligible institutional hostel residents; ₹10,000 per year for books and other educational expenses, subject to scheme rules.

Eligibility

Maharashtra residents belonging to the Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi or Kunbi-Maratha communities; family income up to ₹8 lakh per year; generally at least 55% in Class 12 for undergraduate admission or 55% in the undergraduate degree for postgraduate admission. Maximum age is 25 for UG and 30 for PG under the published scheme criteria. The institution must be covered by the scheme.

Last Date

Tue Oct 27

Merit-cum-need-based scholarship for students from financially weaker families who face financial difficulties or personal/family crises that may interrupt their education.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

Class 1–6: ₹15,000; Class 7–12, Diploma, ITI and Polytechnic: ₹18,000; General Undergraduate: ₹30,000; Professional Undergraduate: ₹50,000; General Postgraduate: ₹35,000; Professional Postgraduate: ₹75,000.

Eligibility

Indian nationals studying in Classes 1–12, eligible Diploma/ITI/Polytechnic courses, or recognised undergraduate/postgraduate programmes. Minimum 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination and annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh. Preference is given to students facing personal or family crises.

Last Date

Sat Oct 31

A scholarship test conducted by Mahendra Educational Institutions. According to the official website, the MST 2026 test has concluded.

Scholarship Amount / Benefits

The exact scholarship amount, fee concession, and benefits have not been confirmed in the official MST information available online

Eligibility

Detailed eligibility criteria, qualifying marks, and eligible courses have not been specified on the official MST page. Students should contact the institution for confirmation.