The post matric scholarship for students with disabilities 2026-27 covers tuition and admission fees up to Rs 1.40 lakh a year, a maintenance allowance of Rs 1,200 a month for hostellers, a disability allowance and a book allowance. Income limit Rs 2.5 lakh. Apply on NSP by 31 October 2026.
The National Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students 2026-27 covers the full tuition fee up to Rs 2.50 lakh a year, pays a Rs 3,000 a month stipend and gives Rs 45,000 for a computer. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal by 31 October 2026.
The pre-matric scholarship for students with disabilities 2026-27 pays a maintenance allowance of Rs 800 a month for hostellers, a disability allowance and a book allowance to Class 9 and 10 students with 40% or more disability. Income limit Rs 2.5 lakh. Apply on NSP by 31 October 2026.
The NMMSS scholarship 2026-27 pays Rs 12,000 a year (Rs 1,000 a month) to meritorious Class 9 to 12 students from families with income up to Rs 3.50 lakh. Selection is through the Class 8 merit test; apply on NSP by 31 October 2026.
The Top Class Scholarship for SC Students 2026-27 covers the full tuition fee, up to Rs 2 lakh a year, and pays an academic allowance of Rs 86,000 in the first year. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal by 31 October 2026.
The AICTE Swanath Scholarship 2026-27 pays Rs 50,000 a year to orphans, Covid-bereaved students and wards of martyrs studying at Degree or Diploma level. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal by 31 October 2026.
The UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27 pays Rs 15,000 a month for two years to 10,000 PG students in India. Applications on the National Scholarship Portal close on 31 October 2026.
Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship 2026-27 is open for first-year postgraduate students in engineering and life sciences – up to Rs 6 lakh grant and 100 scholars selected. Last date to apply is 5 October 2026.
PM Vidyalaxmi scheme gives collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans with a 75% credit guarantee and 3% interest subvention for family income up to Rs 8 lakh. Check eligibility, documents and how to apply.
Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2026-27 is open for first-year engineering students – 100% tuition fee, hostel and mess fees, a laptop and mentorship. Last date to apply is 30 September 2026.