Scholarships for Studying in India

Indian Council for Cultural Relations

International students from 100+ countries with valid academic records. Age 18-30 for UG, 18-35 for PG/PhD.

Government of India (EdCIL)

International students from select countries. Minimum 60% in qualifying exam for UG, 55% for PG.

Ministry of External Affairs, India

Professionals and students from 160+ ITEC partner countries. Age 25-45 for most programmes.

Ministry of Education, India

Citizens of Commonwealth countries. Must hold a first-class degree for PG, Master's for PhD.

Ministry of Minority Affairs

Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) who have cleared NET/equivalent. Family income below Rs 6 lakh/year.

Ministry of Defence / Home Affairs

Wards and widows of ex/serving armed forces, para-military forces, and police personnel. Minimum 60% in 12th or graduation.

Ministry of Electronics & IT

SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below Rs 2-6 lakh/year (varies by scheme). Minimum academic performance required.

Ministry of Social Justice

SC/ST students studying post-matriculation (Class 11 onwards). Family income below Rs 2.5 lakh/year.

AICTE

Girl students admitted to AICTE-approved technical institutions. Family income below Rs 8 lakh/year.

University Grants Commission

Candidates who qualify UGC NET with JRF. Indian nationals or OCI holders. Age below 31 (relaxation for reserved categories).

AIIMS New Delhi

Students admitted to AIIMS through NEET/INI-CET with top merit ranks. Maintained on academic performance.

Indian Institutes of Technology

IIT students (JEE Advanced qualified) with family annual income below Rs 5 lakh. SC/ST/PwD students get full waiver regardless of income.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Students admitted to MPhil/PhD programmes at JNU through JNUEE. Open to Indian and select international students.

Banaras Hindu University

Students admitted to BHU through BHU-UET/PET with outstanding academic records. Renewed based on semester performance.

BITS Pilani

Students admitted through BITSAT with top ranks. Merit-cum-need: family income below Rs 8 lakh/year.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Students with excellent academic records. International students from partner countries. Need-based options available.

Vellore Institute of Technology

Students admitted through VITEEE with high ranks. Renewed based on CGPA each semester.

ICCR

Students from African nations with valid school-leaving certificates. Age 18-30. Nominated by Indian Embassy in respective country.

ICCR

Students from SAARC nations: Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan. Valid academic records required.

Ministry of AYUSH

International students interested in traditional Indian medicine systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy).

Defence Research and Development Organisation

M.Sc/M.Tech graduates in relevant science/engineering disciplines. Must clear DRDO entrance test. Indian nationals.

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Candidates qualifying CSIR-UGC NET with JRF. B.Sc/M.Sc in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences.

Ministry of Education, India

Citizens of countries with bilateral educational exchange agreements with India (e.g., Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Russia, China).

ICCR

International students interested in Indian culture, arts, music, dance, philosophy. From countries with cultural exchange agreements.

Tata Education and Development Trust

Indian students admitted to Tata-partnered universities. Family income below Rs 6 lakh/year for full aid. Based on merit and financial need.

Azim Premji Foundation

Students admitted to Azim Premji University programmes. Commitment to work in social development sector. No income ceiling but need-based.

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

Indian students admitted to top global/Indian universities for PG. Age below 30. Demonstrated academic excellence.

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Indian nationals under 30 with first-class degree. Admitted to top universities (Ivy League, Oxbridge, etc.). No income criterion.

JN Tata Endowment Trust

Indian graduates below age 45 pursuing PG/doctoral studies. Must demonstrate academic distinction and promise.

Sitaram Jindal Foundation

Indian students from economically weaker sections. Family income below Rs 3 lakh/year. Minimum 60% in qualifying exam.

Department of Science and Technology

Class 11/12 and UG science students. Must qualify KVPY aptitude test. Indian nationals.

NCERT

Class 10 students who qualify NTSE (National Talent Search Examination). Indian nationals studying in recognized schools.

Government of West Bengal

Domicile of West Bengal. Family income below Rs 2.5 lakh/year. Minimum 75% in qualifying exam.

AICTE

Girl students in AICTE-approved degree/diploma programmes. Family income below Rs 8 lakh/year. Lateral entry students also eligible.

AICTE

Students with 40%+ disability pursuing AICTE-approved technical courses. Family income below Rs 8 lakh/year.

Ministry of Education

Students scoring above 80th percentile in Class 12 board exams. Family income below Rs 8 lakh/year. Pursuing regular courses.

Government of Andhra Pradesh

AP domicile students from BC/SC/ST/EBC/Disabled/Minority categories. Family income below Rs 2 lakh/year.

Government of Telangana

Telangana domicile students from BC/SC/ST/EBC/Minority categories. Family income below Rs 2 lakh/year.

Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu domicile BC/MBC/DNC students. Family income below Rs 2 lakh/year. Pursuing education at TN recognized institutions.

Government of Karnataka

Karnataka domicile SC/ST/OBC students. Family income below Rs 2.5 lakh/year. Pursuing professional courses.

Government of Kerala

Kerala domicile students. Merit-based: top 20% in qualifying exam. Need-based: family income below Rs 1 lakh/year.

Government of Maharashtra

Maharashtra domicile SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC students. Family income below Rs 2.5 lakh/year.

O.P. Jindal Group

Students admitted to JGU (O.P. Jindal Global University). Academic merit and financial need considered.

Wipro Consumer Care (Santoor)

Girl students from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. First-generation college students preferred. Family income below Rs 3 lakh/year.

NSDL e-Governance

Students admitted to recognized institutions. Criteria varies by scholarship provider listed on the platform.

Aga Khan Foundation

Students from developing countries admitted to top universities. Financial need required. No country/religion restriction despite foundation name.

GE Foundation / IIE

Women and underrepresented students in STEM at select Indian universities. Strong academic record and leadership potential.