Scholarships, fellowships, and educational assistance schemes for Gujarat students.
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Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (AC&ABC) scheme helps agriculture graduates start their own agri-based businesses — advisory clinics for farmers, or agri-input/processing businesses. Government
Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) provides equity support up to ₹30 lakh over 3 years to SC students and SC differently-abled youth whose innovative ideas are selected by Techn
Khadi Karigar Janashree Bima Yojana is a group insurance scheme for registered Khadi artisans (spinners and weavers) providing life cover, accident cover, and disability cover at no cost to the artisa
The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) is a ₹10,000 crore government fund that invests in SEBI-registered venture capital funds (AIFs), which then invest in DPIIT-recognised startups. Managed by SIDBI u
Members of India's six notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) aged 14–45 can access free skill training, education support for school dropouts, and dedica
A scheme by AICTE that funds SC/ST students in their final year of degree or diploma to launch registered startups. Eligible institutes receive ₹20 lakh total, which is distributed as ₹2 lakh seed mon
SITARE-GYTI is a central government grant for postgraduate and PhD students in India developing biotech innovations with real commercial potential. Selected students receive up to ₹15 lakh in mileston
This central government scheme under the National Technical Textile Mission trains workers, students, and professionals in technical textiles — specialty fabrics used in medical, agricultural, constru
Youth from NSKFDC target groups (primarily Safai Karamcharis and their dependants) can access low-interest loans up to ₹4 lakh for government-recognized vocational skill courses lasting 6 months to 2
Scheduled Tribe students from Gujarat's tribal areas who take a bank loan to study abroad can receive a 6% annual interest subsidy for up to 3 years, with a maximum total benefit of ₹1,50,000 on loans
Students from Gujarat's non-reserved (general) category who are going abroad for medical or post-graduate courses can get a low-interest education loan of up to ₹15 lakh from GUEEDC. The loan carries
Students from Gujarat's Educationally Backward Class (EBC) pursuing higher education abroad can get a study loan of up to ₹15 lakh at 4% simple interest to cover tuition, airfare, hostel, books, and o
Students from Gujarat's Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) can get a foreign study loan of up to ₹15 lakh at 4% simple interest to pursue higher education abroad. The loan covers airfare
Unreserved (General) category candidates from Gujarat who want to become commercial pilots can get a concessional loan of up to ₹25 lakh at 4% per annum from GUEEDC to fund their Commercial Pilot Lice
This scheme supports Scheduled Tribe (ST) students from Gujarat who want to study at recognized foreign universities by providing concessional education loans. Eligible students can borrow up to ₹15 l
This Gujarat state scheme by the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Development Corporation provides subsidized education loans of up to ₹10 lakh to students from Nomadic and Denotified Tribe communities p
This Gujarat state scheme by the Gujarat Gopalak Development Corporation provides low-interest education loans of up to ₹15 lakh to students from the Rabari and Bharwad communities pursuing profession
The Skill Loan Scheme helps any student in India get a loan of ₹5,000 to ₹1,50,000 to pay for NSQF-aligned skill development courses at ITIs, polytechnics, schools, colleges, or NSDC-affiliated traini
OBC and EBC students going abroad for a Masters, M.Phil, or PhD degree get the full interest on their education loan paid by the Central Government during the moratorium period — so they pay no intere
Gujarat's Educational Study Scheme provides affordable professional education loans at just 4% simple interest to unreserved-category students from Gujarat pursuing courses like Medical, Engineering,
Students from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat can get subsidized education loans up to ₹15 lakhs for professional courses like engineering, MBBS, MBA, or MCA. Male students pay 4% annual intere
The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme provides collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans to meritorious students admitted to India's top-ranked colleges (among 860 designated institutions). Students from fam
Vidhyadeep Yojana provides automatic accidental insurance cover to all students enrolled in primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in Gujarat, paying up to ₹50,000 to the student's family in
Scheduled Caste students can get education loans from the National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation (NSFDC) at subsidized interest rates of 5.5–7% for professional courses including
This Gujarat state government scheme provides free skill development training to Gujarat-domicile youth in manufacturing, services, and new-age technology sectors, fully funded by the government. Trai
This scheme covers the full interest on education loans during the moratorium period (course duration + 1 year) for students from economically weaker sections pursuing professional or technical course
This Gujarat state scheme provides financial protection to students at universities and colleges across Gujarat in case of accidental death or permanent disability, with a payout of up to ₹1 lakh to t
AICTE's Distinguished Professional Scheme invites India's top scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to visit AICTE-approved technical colleges and mentor students and faculty, earning ₹15,000 fo
This central government scheme provides grants to registered NGOs running skill development and income-generation programs for Other Backward Class (OBC) communities in India. The government can fund
The Buti Foundation Award is a biennial prize given to scientists or engineers below age 45 for outstanding research in Plasma Science and Technology conducted in India. The award includes a medal and
MeitY's Digital India Internship Scheme offers tech and management students a 2–3 month paid internship in New Delhi, working on live e-Governance and Digital India projects under expert supervision.
Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana is a newly announced (Budget 2026-27) central government scheme that provides customized, industry-relevant skill training to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in high-growth
This Gujarat state scheme gives Scheduled Caste students a loan of up to ₹15 lakh at a concessional 4% interest rate to pursue higher education abroad, covering tuition, hostel, living, travel, and po
The NSFDC Education Loan Scheme provides Scheduled Caste students with low-interest loans of up to ₹30 lakh for studies in India or ₹40 lakh for studies abroad, covering tuition, books, hostel, travel
The Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation (GBCDC) offers education loans of up to ₹15 lakh at concessional interest rates to students from socially and educationally backward communities pu
The Gujarat Minorities Finance and Development Corporation (GMFDC) offers low-interest education loans to students from minority religious and linguistic communities in Gujarat pursuing graduate or po
The FutureSkills Prime Incentive Program, run by MeitY, reimburses Indian citizens for completing paid online technology courses in areas like AI, Cloud Computing, IoT, Big Data Analytics, and Cyberse
A Gujarat government scheme for non-reserved (general) category professionals — doctors, lawyers, and technical graduates — who want to set up their own practice or office. It provides a 5% interest s
A one-month paid internship programme by the Ministry of Law and Justice for LLB students, offering hands-on research experience in justice delivery areas like Tele-Law, e-Courts, and Fast Track Court
An education loan scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for Safai Karamcharis, manual scavengers, and their dependents who want to pursue higher education in India or abroad. Loans
This scheme offers free coaching, career counseling, computer training, and competitive exam preparation to unemployed SC/ST candidates registered with Employment Exchanges. Participants receive a mon
NSAT gives engineering graduates, diploma holders, and 10+2 vocational students a paid one-year apprenticeship in one of approximately 10,000 industrial companies across India, bridging the gap betwee
PMGDISHA offers free 20-hour digital literacy training to rural residents aged 14–60 who have never used a computer or smartphone, covering email, internet browsing, digital payments, and government e
The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme offers 12-month paid internship opportunities in India's top 500 companies to youth aged 21–24 years from non-elite educational backgrounds. Interns receive ₹5,0
The PM Rural Development Fellows Scheme selects young graduates to work as Development Facilitators in backward districts across India, helping district administrations improve rural programme deliver
The RGSA Internship Program, run by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, engages students and research scholars from recognized universities for short-term research stints (15 days to 6 months) at the Mini
The DBT Research Associateship Program supports young postdoctoral researchers in biotechnology and modern biology, offering a 2-year fellowship (extendable to 4 years) at leading research institution
SAHAKAR MITRA is an internship program by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) that gives professional graduates 4 months of hands-on experience in cooperative development and agric
This scholarship scheme from the Ministry of Labour and Employment provides annual financial assistance ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 to children of Beedi, mine (IOMC/LSDM/Mica), and Cine workers stu
Gujarat's Industries and Mines Department funds industry-institution partnerships to run short-term skill training courses aligned with current job market needs. Industry partners and host institutes
Gujarat supports industry-sponsored institutions to become anchor institutes in priority sectors like biotech, aerospace, shipbuilding, marine, and agribusiness, with up to ₹10 crore in combined capit
Daughters of workers employed at jute mills or MSME jute processing units can receive a scholarship after passing their Class 10 or Class 12 board exams. The scheme is run by the National Jute Board u
Identified manual scavengers and their family members can access one-time cash grants, subsidised loans, and free skill training to move into alternative livelihoods through this central government sc
Engineering, MBA, and finance students can intern at the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to gain hands-on exposure to solar power, wind-solar hybrid, battery storage, and floating solar proje
Young professionals from Rabari and Bharwad communities in Gujarat can get a subsidised loan to start their own professional practice — such as a clinic, pharmacy, legal office, CA firm, or engineerin
Engineering and postgraduate students can intern with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to learn about developing India's inland waterways transport network, including analysis, report wr
Law, political science, public policy, and economics students can intern with the Lokpal of India for 6 weeks to learn about anti-corruption laws and the working of institutions like the CBI and CVC.
UG, graduate, and postgraduate students can intern at the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) to gain hands-on experience in a government enterprise that runs socio-e
Farmers, students, farm workers, and self-employed individuals from all categories in Gujarat can attend 10–30-day horticulture skill training courses at a Centre of Excellence run by the Agriculture
Female scientists who are unemployed or on a career break (preferably 2+ years) can apply for a government research grant to pursue independent bench-level research in physical, chemical, life, earth,
Female scientists on a career break can get a research grant under WOS-B to develop science and technology solutions that address real grassroots societal challenges — such as improving community qual
Meritorious Master's and Ph.D. students enrolled at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) in Gujarat can receive a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000 to support their postgraduate studi
Scheduled Tribe students in Gujarat who have passed Class 12 (HSC) and joined the first year of a graduate-level course get a free tablet from the state — depositing only a ₹1,000 token fee, which is
The Advocate Graduate Stipend scheme from Gujarat's Tribal Development Department supports young Scheduled Tribe (ST) law graduates who start legal practice by providing a declining monthly stipend fo
The Ashramshalas Grant-in-Aid scheme from Gujarat's Tribal Development Department funds NGO-run residential schools (classes 1–12) in tribal areas that provide fully free education, food, hostel, book
This scheme helps Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Gujarat purchase essential instruments and tools required for medical, engineering, or technical diploma courses. Eligible students receive an annual
This scheme provides a one-time financial grant to students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in Gujarat who are pursuing medical or engineering courses. The grant helps cover th
Senior artists aged 60 and above who have achieved national recognition in painting, sculpture, or graphic arts can receive a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000 from the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy. Up
Scheduled Caste students from Gujarat who rank in the top three at state or district level in Class 10 or 12 board exams receive cash prizes ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹41,000. There is no income limit, a
Scheduled Caste girl students in Gujarat whose family income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh (making them ineligible for the central post-matric scholarship) can apply for the Bhagwan Buddha Scholarship to support
Gujarat students from families earning under ₹4.5 lakh per year can receive merit-based scholarships ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹5 lakh for higher education in medical, engineering, pharmacy, and other p
Gujarat government funds coaching fees for Scheduled Caste students in Class 12 (Science stream) who are preparing for NEET, JEE, or GUJCET entrance exams. The scheme covers up to ₹20,000 or the actua
Scheduled Caste graduates in Gujarat preparing for government recruitment exams (UPSC, GPSC, Bank, LIC, and similar Class 1, 2, and 3 exams) can receive up to ₹20,000 for coaching fees. The benefit ca
SEBC and economically backward students from Gujarat can get up to ₹20,000 reimbursed for coaching fees when preparing for top national exams like IIM, NIFT, NLU, CEPT, or international language tests
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat preparing for IIM, NIFT, NLU, or CEPT entrance exams can receive coaching fee assistance of up to ₹20,000 from the state government, with no family income limit. Th
Non-reserved (general) category Science students in Gujarat studying in Class 11 or 12 can receive ₹15,000 per year to pay for private coaching or tuition outside their school. Families must earn less
Non-reserved (general) category Science students in Gujarat can receive up to ₹20,000 per year to fund coaching for JEE, GUJCET, or NEET entrance exams. Families earning up to ₹4.5 lakh annually are e
SEBC and Economically Backward Class students in Gujarat preparing for NEET, JEE, or GUJCET can receive up to ₹20,000 to cover their coaching fees. The amount is paid directly to the student's bank ac
Students from Classes 1–8 in government schools across 28 tribal talukas of Gujarat receive 200 ml of free fortified flavoured milk at school five days a week under this scheme. Children under 6 and p
This scheme by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board rewards children of factory workers who have scored 70% or more in their Class 10 or Class 12 board exams. Eligible students receive a one-time cash awa
This Gujarat Education Department scheme allocates ₹500 per student per year to government secondary and higher secondary schools to fund educational tours within the state. The goal is to help studen
This Gujarat government fellowship scheme provides a monthly stipend to Scheduled Caste students enrolled in M.Phil or Ph.D. programs at recognized universities in India. The fellowship supports stude
This Gujarat Education Department scheme gives an annual scholarship to students who scored 70% or more in Class 10 and are continuing their studies in Class 11, college, or higher education. It is pr
This Gujarat scheme provides a one-time grant to Scheduled Caste students in their first year of Medical, Engineering, or Diploma programs to help purchase study instruments and equipment. Grants rang
This Gujarat scheme provides ₹1,500 per month (for up to 10 months per year) to non-reserved category students pursuing graduate-level Medical, Dental, Technical, or Para-Medical courses who live in h
This Gujarat scheme helps students from Nomadic Tribes (NT) and Denotified Tribes (DNT) pursuing full-time Medical or Engineering degrees within Gujarat by covering their monthly food and mess expense
This Gujarat scheme provides ₹1,500 per month (for up to 10 months per year) to Scheduled Caste students living in college-affiliated hostels, helping them cover food and mess expenses. It is administ
This Gujarat scheme provides monthly food assistance to students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) pursuing Medical or Engineering degrees, helping them cover mess and canteen co
This Gujarat scheme provides low-interest education loans to non-reserved category students who want to study MBBS, graduation, post-graduation, or equivalent diploma courses abroad. Students can borr
This Gujarat Tribal Development Department scheme supports NGOs in running hostels that provide free boarding and lodging to Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes 5 to 12, especially in areas w
This Gujarat scheme provides annual scholarships directly to Scheduled Tribe students from Class 1 to Class 10, with higher amounts for girls and extremely backward students. The money is transferred
This Gujarat Labour Welfare Board scheme gives a one-time education grant to children of factory workers who scored 70% or above in Class 12 and secured admission to a graduate course. MBBS students r
This Gujarat Education Department scheme gives annual scholarships to students in Class 11, Class 12, or college (at government or grant-in-aid institutions) whose family income is up to ₹2,50,000. Sc
This Gujarat Tribal Development scheme provides ₹3,10,000 in financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students from notified tribal areas who want to pursue higher education abroad after Class 12. The
Gujarat's Education Department offers a 100% interest subsidy on education loans up to ₹10 lakh for students from families earning under ₹6 lakh per year. The subsidy covers the entire moratorium peri
Gujarat's State Fine Arts Academy offers monthly fellowships to artists in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts — supporting experimental, research-based, or revival-focused projects for one year. Th
Krushi Mahotsav Yojana is a Gujarat government agricultural development program open to all farmers in the state, including women. Agriculture scientists and officers visit farming communities at dist
The Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme (Gujarat Labour Welfare Board) helps children of factory workers buy laptops for professional or design courses by reimbursing 50% of the laptop cost — up to ₹25,
This Gujarat government scheme provides free hostel accommodation, meals, and educational materials to Scheduled Caste (SC) students who have passed Class 10 and are pursuing higher education. Student
This Gujarat government scheme provides free residential schooling to Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Standards 9 to 12, covering accommodation, meals, uniforms, textbooks, and other academic support
Gujarat youth from age 14 onwards can enroll in paid apprenticeship training with industry employers and earn a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 to ₹3,000, depending on their qualification level. This state
Meritorious Gujarat students who have studied in government or aided schools through Class 5 can win scholarships to continue studying from Class 6 to Class 12 in selected schools. Each year, 30,000 s
Gujarat students from families with annual income up to ₹6 lakh who scored 80%+ in Class 10 or 12 can receive scholarships for higher education — covering engineering, medicine, pharmacy, diploma, and
First-year college and polytechnic students in Gujarat who passed Class 12 from a Gujarat institution are eligible to receive a 7-inch 4G tablet preloaded with educational content at a nominal cost of
Indian graduation and post-graduation students can do a 2-month internship with the National Productivity Council (NPC) across areas like Industrial Engineering, Energy Management, IT, and Industry 4.
Girl students in Gujarat studying in Classes 9–12 at any government, aided, or private school can receive up to ₹50,000 in total financial assistance to complete their secondary education. The money i
Gujarat students who scored 50%+ in Class 10 from a government or aided school and enroll in the science stream for Classes 11–12 can receive ₹25,000 over two years as a monthly stipend plus a bonus f
The PURNA Scheme supports adolescent girls aged 15–18 years enrolled at Anganwadi centres in Gujarat with nutritional supplements, health check-ups, life skills education, and vocational training. The
Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and Nomadic/De-notified Tribes (NTDNT) in Gujarat can receive annual scholarships of ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 for studies after 10th standard.
Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Gujarat pursuing post-10th education can receive annual scholarships and academic allowances for tuition and living costs, up to postgraduate level. This centrally spo
Students from minority communities in Gujarat studying in Classes 1–10 at government or aided schools can receive an annual scholarship to reduce financial barriers to education. Girls in Classes 6–10
Students from Notified Tribes and Denotified Tribes in Gujarat studying in government or aided schools from Classes 1–10 can receive an annual scholarship to stay in school. No income limit applies fo
Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in Gujarat enrolled in government or aided schools from Classes 1–10 can receive an annual scholarship. No income limit applies for Cla
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat studying in Classes 1–10 at government, grant-in-aid, or private schools can receive an annual scholarship (Parixitlal Majmudar Scholarship) — with no income limit.
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat who scored 75% or more in Class 10 and are pursuing the General Stream in Classes 11–12 can get annual grants toward private coaching fees. This is a merit-based sc
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat who scored 70% or more in Class 10 and are studying the Science Stream in Classes 11 or 12 can receive ₹15,000 per year toward private coaching fees. Family income
Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) students in Gujarat pursuing the Science Stream in Classes 11 or 12 can receive ₹15,000 per year toward private coaching fees. Family income must be be
MBA/MCA students from institutes near Mumbai with an engineering or BCA background and strong programming/data analytics skills can complete a 1-year paid internship at SEBI, working on IT and data an
Girls from Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families in Gujarat studying in Class 9 at a government or grant-in-aid school receive a free bicycle to help them commute to school. Family income must be
Girls from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in Gujarat studying in Class 9 at a government or grant-in-aid school receive a free bicycle to make commuting to school easier. Family in
Children of salt workers in India who pass their Class VI–XII exams in the first attempt can receive annual cash rewards of ₹1,000–₹2,000 to help cover books and stationery costs for the new academic
Full-time students at Anand Agricultural University (AAU) can receive monthly fellowships — ₹500/month for undergraduates, ₹1,500/month for postgraduates, and ₹2,000/month for PhD scholars. Family inc
Newly admitted postgraduate students at Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU) who hold a first-class UG degree in agriculture or allied sciences can receive a monthly scholarship — ₹2,000/month for M
Undergraduate students at Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU) who scored at least 45% in HSC Science receive ₹1,000/month throughout their degree. Girl students also get free hostel accommodation.
Full-time PhD scholars registered at recognized universities in Gujarat receive ₹15,000/month stipend for 2 years plus ₹20,000/year in contingency expenses under the SHODH scheme — a total of ₹4 lakh
Children of sanitation workers in Gujarat who rank 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in state-level Class 10 or Class 12 board exams receive cash prizes ranging from ₹11,000 to ₹41,000 along with certificates of appre
Students enrolled in government colleges in Gujarat who rank 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at the university level in Science, Commerce, or Arts streams receive annual scholarships of ₹3,000, ₹2,000, or ₹1,000 res
SEBC students in Gujarat pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. at a recognized institution can receive a one-time scholarship of ₹25,000 or ₹1 lakh respectively to support their research. The Social Justice and E
Students from Nomadic Tribes and De-notified Tribes (NT/DNT) in Gujarat studying at self-financed colleges can receive up to ₹50,000 to cover tuition, registration, and other educational fees. The Soc
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat enrolled in professional courses at government or private ITIs receive ₹400 per month as a stipend under this Swami Vivekanand Scholarship. The Directorate of Sched
Male Gujarat athletes who represent the state at national-level sports events can receive a scholarship of ₹2,500 (if they win a medal) or a stipend of ₹2,000 (for any national-level participation). T
Children who are HIV-positive (sero positive), or who have one or both HIV-positive parents, receive annual educational scholarships covering school fees, books, uniforms, food, and hostel costs from
This scheme reimburses coaching fees up to ₹20,000 for students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in Gujarat who are preparing for Class 1, 2, or 3 government competitive exams s
This scheme from the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare provides financial assistance to SC students enrolled at prestigious private schools like Doon School (Dehradun), Mayo School (Ajmer), Sainik S
The Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship provides annual financial assistance to students from the most socially and economically backward sub-castes within the Scheduled Caste community — speci
This scheme from the Social Justice and Empowerment Department gives a monthly stipend of ₹400 to students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in Gujarat who are enrolled in recognized technical o
Gujarat-based students from Minority Caste communities who have passed SSC (Class 10) can receive a monthly stipend of ₹400 for one year while enrolled in an ITI or other recognized vocational course.
Students from Nomadic Tribe (NT) and Denotified Tribe (DNT) communities in Gujarat who have completed Class 10 and enrolled in ITI or vocational training can receive a monthly stipend of ₹400 for one
Students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in Gujarat who have passed SSC and are enrolled in ITI or vocational training can receive a monthly stipend of ₹400 for one year. The p
Individuals and organizations in Gujarat—including rickshaw drivers, women entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, and educational institutions—can receive a flat subsidy of ₹48,000 on the purchase of a batter
Students in Gujarat studying from Class 9 to 12 or in college can receive a subsidy of ₹12,000 toward the purchase of a battery-operated electric two-wheeler from GEDA-authorized manufacturers. The sc
Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Gujarat enrolled in government or recognized private ITIs can receive a monthly stipend of ₹400 for 12 months to support their technical training expenses. This schola
Economically weaker residents of Gujarat who aspire to join the Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary, or Police can access free residential coaching covering written exams, physical fitness, personalit
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat currently studying in Class 12 can receive a tablet device by paying just a ₹1,000 token fee—the rest of the cost is covered by the state government. There is no in
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) awards a monthly fellowship of ₹1,000 to meritorious undergraduate students who rank in the top 10% of their class, along with free railway a
The Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economic Development Corporation supports general-category students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, GPSC, Railways, and Banks by covering coaching fees
The Gujarat Social Justice Department provides ₹900 to Economically Weaker Section students studying in Classes 1 to 8 at government or government-aided schools to buy three school uniforms. The schem
The Gujarat Social Justice Department provides ₹900 to students from Notified Tribes (NT) and Denotified Tribes (DNT) studying in Classes 1 to 8 at government or government-aided schools, to purchase
The Gujarat Social Justice Department provides ₹900 to minority OBC students studying in Classes 1 to 8 at government or government-aided schools to purchase three pairs of school uniforms. The scheme
This scheme by Gujarat's Social Justice and Empowerment Department provides ₹900 to Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes 1 to 8 in government or government-aided schools to purchase three pair
The Vidhya Sadhana Yojana provides free bicycles to Scheduled Tribe girl students entering Class 9 in Gujarat, helping them commute to schools that are often several kilometers away in remote tribal a
Children of construction workers registered with Gujarat's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) can get their coaching and registration fees fully reimbursed for CA (Charter
AICTE's Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship invites highly experienced retired professionals to share their expertise with students and faculty at AICTE-approved technical colleges. The fellowshi
The AICTE-MITACS Globalink Research Internship sends 300 Indian engineering undergraduates to Canadian universities each year for a fully funded 12-week research stay from May to September. The total
The AICTE Saksham Scholarship (Degree) supports specially-abled students pursuing B.E./B.Tech or other degree-level technical programs at AICTE-approved colleges. It pays ₹50,000 per year as a lump su
The AICTE Saksham Scholarship (Diploma) supports specially-abled students enrolled in diploma-level technical programs at AICTE-approved institutions. It pays ₹50,000 per year as a lump sum toward fee
The AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme connects experienced industry experts and retired INAE Fellows with engineering colleges across India, where they deliver lectures, guide stu
The AICTE-INAE Travel Grant helps engineering students cover the cost of attending international conferences abroad to present their research papers. It reimburses up to ₹1,00,000 per student, coverin
AICTE's National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (NITTT) provides a structured three-phase training program for newly appointed teachers at AICTE-approved technical institutions, covering o
The AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (Foreign University) funds permanent faculty at AICTE-approved degree colleges to pursue a PhD at one of the top 500 ranked universities in the world (QS, Times
AICTE's Swanath Scholarship supports orphaned students, children who lost a parent to COVID-19, and wards of Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces martyrs who are pursuing diploma or degree-leve
AICTE's Technical Book Writing and Translation Scheme provides financial grants to faculty who write or translate technical textbooks in one of 12 Indian scheduled regional languages including Gujarat
The ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF) is a 2–6 month research fellowship for young scientists and researchers from ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
The Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship (AKTINF) recognizes outstanding engineers at Indian public-funded institutions who are doing translational research — work that turns lab disc
The A2K+ Studies scheme (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) funds research studies on emerging technologies to create knowledge bases for industry, academia, and policymakers. Industry
Indian artists aged 18-25 with at least 5 years of training can apply for a central government scholarship to pursue advanced study in classical music, dance, theatre, visual arts, or folk arts under
Afghan nationals aged 18-35 can apply for fully funded online undergraduate or postgraduate degrees from Indian universities through India's Ministry of External Affairs. Up to 1,000 scholarships are
Science Ph.D. students admitted to UGC-recognised universities can receive a monthly fellowship and annual research contingency grant through this UGC scheme. Fellows receive funding for up to 5 years
The BioCARe Programme by India's Department of Biotechnology funds independent research projects for unemployed women scientists who want to re-enter or advance in biotechnology and life sciences. It
The CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child supports Indian families raising only one daughter by funding her continued school education in Classes 11 and 12. Girls who scored 60% or more in CBSE
ICAR-CIFE (Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai) offers institutional fellowships to students pursuing Masters (M.F.Sc.) and PhD degrees in fisheries sciences. Fellows receive a monthly st
The National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students funds M.Phil and PhD research by SC students at UGC-recognized universities across India in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Selected fel
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Internship Scheme offers Indian graduate and post-graduate students a short-term internship at the CVC office in New Delhi to gain exposure to anti-corruption go
Dr. Ambedkar's Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students provides monthly financial support to Other Backward Class (OBC) students pursuing education after Class 10 in India — from senior secondary and
This scholarship is for school students from Other Backward Classes (OBC) whose family income is below ₹2.5 lakh per year. It pays a monthly stipend during Class 1–10, plus an annual ad-hoc grant for
This scheme provides free coaching to Scheduled Caste students in Classes 9–12 through residential or non-residential schools, covering remedial academics and preparation for competitive entrance exam
This central government scholarship supports Scheduled Caste students in Classes 9 and 10 whose family income is below ₹2.5 lakh per year, covering a monthly stipend and annual books grant. Students w
UGC-recognized universities can receive funding to run three types of free coaching for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and minority students: remedial academic support at UG/PG level, preparation for
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) offers 1–3 month paid internships to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students from any recognized university in India or a
The Department of Posts awards ₹6,000/year scholarships to Class 6–9 students with good academic records who pursue stamp collecting (philately) as a hobby. The scheme selects 920 students nationwide
The Department of Personnel and Training sponsors eligible central government officers to attend long-term (6–12 months), short-term (up to 6 months), or partially funded foreign training programmes a
This central scholarship scheme supports students from the General Category (not SC/ST/OBC) whose family income does not exceed ₹1 lakh/year in completing post-matriculation studies at government inst
The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation runs an annual essay competition open to Class 10–12 school students and college/university students on themes related to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's contributions to social justic
The University Grants Commission offers two-year post-doctoral fellowships to unemployed PhD holders in science fields — preferably under 35 years of age — to pursue full-time research at Indian unive
The University Grants Commission gives newly appointed Assistant Professors at accredited universities and colleges a one-time research grant of ₹10 lakh to launch their independent research programme
The Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship is for unemployed PhD holders under 35 years of age who want to continue advanced research at an Indian university or institution for up to 3 year
The E-YUVA BIRAC E-YUVA Fellows scheme supports teams of undergraduate students to conduct applied biotech research with a focus on developing products with commercial or social impact. Teams work at
The BIRAC Innovation Fellows (E-YUVA) scheme funds postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers who are building biotech products with real commercial potential — with the expectation that fellows will
The Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) provides annual financial assistance to up to two children of registered constructio
The Emeritus Fellowship by UGC is for retired (superannuated) university or college teachers who wish to continue active research in their area of expertise for up to 2 years. Fellows receive a monthl
The Financial Support Scheme at the University of Delhi provides fee waivers to economically weaker UG and PG students enrolled in any department or institution of Delhi University. Students with annu
The FSSAI Internship Scheme gives students from food science, public health, chemistry, microbiology, and related fields a chance to work alongside officials at India's food safety regulator (FSSAI).
The Foreign Study Loan Scheme by GUEEDC offers Gujarat residents from the unreserved (general) category low-interest loans to pursue MBBS, PG, or equivalent medical/professional courses abroad. Loans
The Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme lets graduate, post-graduate, and research students work directly within the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change across its various divis
The Free Coaching Scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment provides free coaching to candidates from De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic (DNT) communities to help them clear compe
The Free Coaching Scheme for SCs, OBCs, and PM CARES Children provides fully-funded coaching to economically weaker Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students, along with eligible PM
The Free Coaching for Students with Disabilities scheme provides fully-funded coaching to students with 40% or more disability to help them prepare for major competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Railways
The UGC's Free Education for Sports Medal Winners scheme provides full tuition fee waivers and financial support to elite athletes — medal winners at National Games and participants in recognized inte
This biennial award from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad recognizes outstanding research by Indian scientists under 45 in space sciences, electronics, informatics, automation, and re
The Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award honours senior Indian scientists who have made exceptional, innovative contributions to science and technology. The award carries ₹4,00,000 in cash alo
The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI), New Delhi offers monthly scholarships to students enrolled in its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Statistics and Computer Appl
Indian students from Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities enrolled in agriculture-related undergraduate degrees at any Agricultural University can receive a monthly scholarship of
ICAR awards Junior Research Fellowships to talented students pursuing a Master's degree in agriculture or allied sciences through a national entrance exam. Successful candidates are admitted to top Ag
ICAR's Senior Research Fellowship funds PhD students in agriculture and allied sciences, selected through an all-India competitive entrance exam. Fellows receive a monthly stipend and contingency gran
The ICMR Post-Doctoral Fellowship supports fresh PhD, MD, or MS graduates who want to conduct cutting-edge biomedical, infectious disease, or reproductive health research at ICMR's own institutes and
The ICMR Junior Research Fellowship is awarded through a national written exam to support PhD research in Life Sciences or Social Sciences at any UGC/MCI-recognised university. Starting at ₹31,000/mon
The ICRO Amrit Internship Programme, run by Indian Potash Limited under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, places interns at IPL/NPC head office and regional offices to gain real-world experie
The ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship supports full-time PhD scholars in social sciences (economics, sociology, political science, psychology, etc.) at UGC-recognised Indian universities with a monthly grant
The ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship supports Indian researchers who have recently completed a PhD in social sciences and want to continue advanced research at a public-funded institution, supervised by
The ICSSR Senior Fellowship gives established social science academics aged 45–70 dedicated time and funding to produce a major research work at a UGC-recognised institution. Fellows receive ₹45,000/m
The IGSTC PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship sends Indian PhD students in science or engineering to work at German industrial R&D organisations for 3–6 months, building hands-on applied research skill
The IGSTC Post-Doctoral Industrial Fellowship supports fresh Indian PhDs (within 3 years of degree award) to spend 6–12 months working at a German industrial R&D organisation and gain advanced applied
IARI awards monthly scholarships to M.Sc. and Ph.D. students admitted to its Post Graduate School in New Delhi through the General Open Competition — ₹7,560/month for M.Sc. and ₹10,500/month for Ph.D.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) offers a paid legal internship in Delhi for law students and recent law graduates — 10 spots for each category per year. Interns assist CBIC lega
PROWIS-I funds a 3–4 month research visit for women scientists — Indian women travel to France and French women come to India — to collaborate on advanced science and technology projects. It is run by
The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship is a prestigious 5-year research fellowship from the Department of Science & Technology for outstanding young researchers aged 27–32 who hold a Ph.D. in science, enginee
INSPIRE Fellowship funds top-ranking graduates to pursue a full-time Ph.D. in basic or applied sciences, engineering, medicine, agriculture, or pharmacy at any recognized Indian university. It targets
INSPIRE Internship is a free 5-day residential science camp for Class 11 students who ranked in the top 1% in their Class 10 Board exams — 50,000 students benefit each year across India. Camps are hel
The INSPIRE-SHE scholarship supports top-performing science students across India who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in natural and basic sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, Biolo
The iCED Internship Scheme (International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development) offers 2-month internships — extendable to 6 months — for students specializing in environmental sci
The ICCR Internship Policy provides opportunities for young students and researchers to work at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations — an autonomous body under the Ministry of External Affairs —
The Indian Patent Office runs an internship program for science, engineering, and law students who want to gain hands-on experience with intellectual property rights (IPR) and patent examination proce
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) — a multi-disciplinary body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs — offers 1 to 2 month internships for postgraduate and professional course students in
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) offers an annual 3-month internship program (April-June) for Indian graduates and final-year students to experience how India's foreign policy is formulated and
The Department of Expenditure (Ministry of Finance) offers 2 to 6 month internships for postgraduate and advanced law students to learn how the central government formulates economic and fiscal polici
The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change offers 1-month summer (May-June) and winter (December-January) internships for students studying
UIDAI (the Aadhaar authority) offers internships and fellowships of 6 weeks to 12 months for tech, law, and management students wanting to work on digital identity, cybersecurity, AI/ML, data privacy,
The DGTR Internship is open to postgraduate students and research scholars from recognized universities who want hands-on experience with India's trade remedial investigations — the processes that pro
The EPFO Internship Scheme lets eligible postgraduate and law students work with India's Employees' Provident Fund Organisation for 2 to 6 months, contributing to policy research, empirical analysis,
The Department of Economic Affairs (Ministry of Finance) offers paid internships for PhD and postgraduate students from top-ranked institutions to work on macroeconomic policy, capital markets, fiscal
The Ministry of Labour & Employment engages postgraduate and law students as paid interns (up to 5 at a time) for 2 to 6 months to help with policy research, legislative analysis, and empirical report
The J.C. Bose Fellowship is a prestigious national award for India's most accomplished active scientists — SSB Prize winners or fellows of national science academies — recognizing outstanding research
The DBT-JRF Program offers monthly fellowships to Indian students who clear the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) and want to pursue a full-time PhD in biotechnology or life sciences at a recognize
This UGC scheme invites students and teachers from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to pursue advanced research (MPhil, PhD, or postdoctoral) at Indian universities, funded by t
The UGC's Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology is for ME/MTech or MPharm graduates who want to pursue a PhD in engineering, technology, or pharmacy — and GATE score is NOT required.
The UGC-JRF Scheme funds MPhil and PhD research for students who qualify in the UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR Joint Test, covering humanities, social sciences, languages, and sciences. Monthly stipends start at
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a national scholarship and fellowship program funded by the Department of Science and Technology to attract talented school and college students into scien
The LPAI Internship Programme offers students and research scholars from India and BBIN countries (Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal) a 2–3 month paid research internship at the Land Ports Authority of India,
The Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research funds Indian medical faculty to receive 6–12 months of advanced training at Indian or foreign research insti
MANAGE Internship Programme offers paid 3–6 month research internships at the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture, fo
The Mass Communication Internship Programme by the Ministry of Jal Shakti gives students in mass communication, journalism, or marketing a 3–6 month hands-on stint at the Department of Water Resources
The Maulana Azad National Fellowship provides 5-year research fellowships to minority community students (Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Sikh, or Zoroastrian) pursuing M.Phil or PhD at NAAC-accred
ICAR's Merit-cum-Means Scholarship supports undergraduate students from low-income families studying Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, or Animal Husbandry with a monthly stip
The KIRAN Mobility Scheme from the Department of Science & Technology helps women scientists in permanent government research positions who must relocate due to marriage, spouse transfer, aging parent
The NDRI Institute Scholarship provides monthly financial support to M.Sc. and Ph.D. students of Indian nationality admitted to the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), covering the full duration
The NIELIT Internship Programme at the Haridwar centre offers students in electronics, IT, and related fields a practical 1–6 month internship at a government technology institution, with a paid stipe
The NITI Internship Scheme gives students and research scholars from recognized universities a 6-week to 6-month unpaid internship inside NITI Aayog — India's apex policy think-tank — where they assis
The NACO Internship Programme offers students in public health, social sciences, and statistics a 6-week to 3-month structured internship at the National AIDS Control Organisation, where they assist i
The National Award to Teachers (Higher Education) recognizes exceptional college and university faculty members for outstanding contributions in teaching, research, institutional service, and communit
The National Awards to Teachers (NAT) honours outstanding school teachers across India with public recognition presented by the President or Vice President on Teachers' Day (5th September) each year.
The NCCS Internship Scheme offers engineering and IT students hands-on experience in communication security research at the National Centre for Communication Security in Bengaluru. Interns work on are
The NCESS Internship Scheme by the Ministry of Earth Sciences lets science students gain research experience at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) in Thiruvananthapuram. Students wo
This Ministry of Tribal Affairs scheme has two parts: a Fellowship (Part A) for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing M.Phil or Ph.D., and a Scholarship (Part B) for ST students admitted to premier instit
The National Fellowship for OBC Students (NFOBC) by the UGC provides research fellowships to Other Backward Class students who have qualified the UGC-NET-JRF or CSIR-NET-JRF examination. Up to 1,000 f
The National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities (NFPwD) supports students with disabilities who are pursuing M.Phil or Ph.D. degrees at UGC-recognised universities. The fellowship offers monthl
The National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) Scholarship supports children of handloom weavers by paying their college fees and a monthly stipend for textile-related diploma and degree courses a
The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) awards ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000/month) to meritorious students from economically weaker families to help them continue studying beyond Class 8 w
The National Overseas Scholarship for Scheduled Caste candidates (NOS-SC) supports students from SC, Denotified Nomadic/Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourer, and Traditional Artisan bac
The National Overseas Scholarship for Scheduled Tribes (NOS-ST) provides 20 scholarships each year to ST students for pursuing Masters, PhD, or Post-Doctoral Research at top-ranked foreign universitie
The National Overseas Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (NOS-SWD) helps students with 40% or more disability pursue a Masters or PhD degree at accredited foreign universities. The Ministry of
The National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) supports early-career researchers who have completed their PhD to do independent research in cutting-
The National Renewable Energy Fellowship (NREF) Scheme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) funds meritorious students and researchers pursuing M.Tech, M.Sc, PhD, or Post-Doctoral work i
The National Renewable Energy Internship Scheme (NREIS) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) offers 2–6 month paid internships at the Ministry and its organisations for students and prof
The National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) provides a fixed deposit of Rs.3,000 in a girl child's name when she enrols in Class 9, to encourage SC/ST girls who passed C
The National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSFPGS) by the Ministry of Education provides financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections for their first postgradua
The National Science Chair – Scientific Excellence recognizes active retired Indian scientists who continue to produce high-quality research output, supporting them to keep working in R&D. Up to 30 ch
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a community service program open to students at the +2, graduate, postgraduate, and technical levels across India, with over 7.4 crore students having participated
The National Solar Science Fellowship Programme from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy supports top scientists and engineers working on solar energy research, technology, and product development
The National Talent Scholarship (PG) from ICAR provides ₹3,000 per month to postgraduate (Master's) agriculture students studying at an ICAR-recognized university outside their home state. The scholar
The National Talent Scholarship (UG) from ICAR provides ₹2,000 per month to undergraduate (Bachelor's) agriculture students studying at an ICAR-recognized university outside their home state. The scho
The Netaji Subhas–ICAR International Fellowship supports Indian PhD students to study at top overseas agricultural universities and overseas PhD students to study at premier Indian agricultural univer
The Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship (OVDF) by SERB sends full-time Indian PhD students to partner overseas universities for up to 12 months of advanced research training in their area of study.
PM JANMAN is a central government mission providing 11 essential infrastructure and welfare interventions — including pucca housing, drinking water, roads, electricity, health units, and education hos
PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship provides annual financial aid to students from OBC, EBC, and Denotified/Nomadic Tribe (DNT) backgrounds who are pursuing education after Class 10. The scholarship co
PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship gives ₹4,000 per year to OBC, EBC, and DNT students studying in Class 9 and 10 in government schools to help them complete their secondary education. The scheme suppo
PM-YASASVI Top Class College Education scheme covers the full cost of higher education for OBC, EBC, and DNT students admitted to top-tier institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMSs, NITs, and NAAC A++ or N
PM-YASASVI Top Class School Education scheme funds premium schooling from Class 9 to Class 12 for meritorious OBC, EBC, and DNT students in top-performing government and private schools. The scheme co
VISHWAS is a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) for young Indian PhD holders wanting to conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental sciences such as space
Padho Pardesh provides an interest subsidy on education loans taken by minority community students pursuing master's, M.Phil, or PhD degrees abroad, making overseas education more affordable. The subs
PECFAR is a bilateral fellowship by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) that funds a short exchange visit of up to 2 months for a pair of one Indian and one German early-career researc
This UGC scheme provides annual financial support to visually challenged permanent teachers working in UGC-approved colleges across India. Teachers receive ₹36,000 per year to hire a Reader, buy Brail
This UGC scheme (HEPSN) helps colleges make their campuses more accessible and supportive for students with disabilities. Colleges can receive grants to set up disability resource units, build ramps a
The UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women supports unemployed women who hold a Ph.D. and want to continue advanced research in science, engineering, humanities, or social sciences at a recognized Ind
This UGC fellowship supports unemployed SC/ST candidates who hold a Ph.D. and wish to pursue postdoctoral research in sciences, engineering, humanities, or social sciences at recognized Indian univers
The UGC Indira Gandhi Scholarship is for girl students who are the only girl child in their family and have joined a full-time, first-year postgraduate (Master's) course at a recognized university or
The UGC rewards students who topped their university at the undergraduate level (in General or Honours courses) with a merit scholarship to help them pursue a Master's degree at any recognized institu
AICTE provides a monthly scholarship to students with a valid GATE or CEED score who are pursuing full-time M.E., M.Tech., or M.Design programs at AICTE-approved institutions. The scholarship is ₹12,4
UGC disburses a monthly scholarship of ₹12,400 to GATE- or GPAT-qualified students pursuing full-time M.E., M.Tech., or M.Pharm programs (including integrated dual-degree courses) at recognized univer
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides this centrally-sponsored scholarship to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying in India from Class XI through postgraduate courses. The scheme covers a monthly
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) offers this scholarship to disabled students pursuing education from Class XI through postgraduate studies at UGC/AICTE-recognized in
The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad offers a Post-Doctoral Fellowship for researchers who have completed or are near completion of their Ph.D. in science or engineering fields. Fellows
UGC provides financial support to SC/ST students pursuing their first-year postgraduate studies in professional fields such as engineering, management, pharmacy, and other regulatory-body-approved cou
This Central Government scholarship provides financial support to Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing post-secondary education in India. Students from families earning up to ₹2.5 lakh per year can
The PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship provides financial support to meritorious students from low-income families (annual income below ₹4.5 lakh) who scored in the top 20% in their Class 12 board exam
Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana is a comprehensive tribal welfare scheme covering scholarships, village development, housing, and livelihood support for Scheduled Tribe communities across India
The Pragati Scholarship supports girl students pursuing technical degree courses (B.Tech, B.Pharm, etc.) at AICTE-approved colleges, covering fees, books, and equipment for up to 4 years. The scheme i
The Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students (Technical Diploma) supports girls enrolled in diploma-level technical courses at AICTE-approved institutions, covering fees and study costs for up to 3 years
This central scholarship by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs supports Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 9 or 10 at government or recognized schools, covering monthly allowances, books, and disa
This scholarship from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities supports disabled students in Class 9 or 10 at government or recognized schools, providing monthly maintenance, book gr
This Centrally Sponsored Scheme provides annual financial assistance to SC students in Class 9 and 10, and separately to children (Class 1–10) of parents engaged in hazardous or cleaning occupations l
Running since 1977–78, this scholarship provides monthly financial support to school students (Class 1–10) whose parents work in hazardous occupations like manual scavenging, tanning, or waste picking
The PM Early Career Research Grant from ANRF provides grants of up to ₹60 lakh over 3 years to early-career scientists and engineers who have recently joined an academic institution in India, giving t
The Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) scheme is designed to attract leading Indian-origin scientists working abroad back to India to lead cutting-edge research in 14 priority sectors including AI,
PMSS is for children (wards) and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-Coast Guard personnel who want to pursue professional degrees like engineering, medicine, MBA, or MCA. It provides a monthly scholarship
PMSSRPF provides scholarships to children and widows of ex/serving Railway Protection Force (RPF/RPSF) personnel who are pursuing professional degrees in engineering, medicine, management, or related
This MHA scheme helps children and widows of Central Police Forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, etc.) personnel pursue professional degrees in engineering, medicine, or management. It provides a monthly scholars
PMFDR is a prestigious fellowship for full-time PhD scholars pursuing industry-relevant research in science, technology, engineering, agriculture, or medicine at recognized Indian institutions. The fe
PMSSWCAPFAR offers scholarships to wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) and Assam Rifles personnel for pursuing professional degree education in engineering, me
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) offers free 4-week summer and winter internship programs for law and environmental studies students at recognized Indian colleges. Interns work under a personal guide
QIP is an AICTE program that sponsors permanent faculty from AICTE-approved engineering or polytechnic colleges to pursue M.Tech or PhD degrees at top institutions, with a monthly scholarship and expe
This KSB scheme provides ₹1,000 per month per child (for up to two children) to ex-servicemen of rank Havildar and below, and their widows, to support education from Class 1 through graduation. Widows
Widows of ex-servicemen of rank Havildar or below who complete a recognised vocational training course receive a one-time grant of ₹20,000 to help them gain financial independence. Training can be don
Indian citizens who write original books in Hindi on science, forensic science, law, or culture/heritage topics can win cash prizes of up to ₹2 lakh under this national award scheme run by the Departm
SC students pursuing full-time M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees without a UGC-NET JRF can receive a monthly fellowship of ₹25,000 (JRF) rising to ₹28,000 (SRF) along with contingency grants and HRA under this
Indian nationals working abroad in life sciences, biotechnology, or allied fields can return to India and receive ₹1,00,000/month fellowship plus ₹18,500 HRA and ₹13 lakh/year research grant for 3 yea
Indian PhD students at recognised Indian universities can spend 2–6 months conducting research in France under this Indo-French bilateral fellowship, receiving €1,500/month plus travel and insurance.
Brilliant Indian scientists and engineers below age 40 who are currently working abroad can return to India and receive ₹1,35,000/month plus ₹7 lakh/year research grant for 5 years under this highly s
Regularly appointed university and college faculty members (under 50 years, with at least 10 service years remaining, who have supervised 5 PhDs and completed 2 sponsored projects) can receive a ₹10 l
Research institutions working in official statistics can receive grants of up to ₹50 lakh for research studies (up to ₹1 crore in exceptional cases) and up to ₹20 lakh for organising international sem
The Right to Information Fellowship is for media professionals, civil society workers, and RTI trainers who want to conduct research on how India's RTI Act is working in practice. DOPT offers 4 short-
The SERB POWER Fellowship rewards outstanding women scientists working at Indian academic institutions or R&D labs who hold a PhD in science or engineering. It provides a top-up fellowship of ₹15,000/
SERB SIRE supports Indian researchers to visit top universities and research institutions abroad for 2 to 6 months to gain advanced research training in frontier science and technology areas. Selected
The SERB Research Scientist Scheme provides a 2-year bridge fellowship to INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellows who have completed their 5-year tenure but have not yet secured a permanent academic pos
SERB-STAR is a prestigious award for Principal Investigators whose completed SERB projects were rated Excellent, recognizing their outstanding research contributions. Winners receive ₹15,000/month plu
The SMILE Scholarship provides ₹13,500 per year to transgender students in Class 9–12 to reduce school dropout rates and support their education. Students must have a valid Transgender Identity Certif
This UGC fellowship supports single girl children — the only daughter with no siblings — who are pursuing a full-time PhD at a recognised Indian university in any subject. Fellows receive a monthly st
The Ministry of Culture offers annual fellowships to outstanding artists, scholars, and researchers in performing arts, literary arts, visual arts, Indology, numismatics, and related cultural fields t
Scheduled Caste students with family income below ₹2.5 lakh per year can secure a fully-funded seat at a top CBSE private residential school for Class 9 or Class 11 through this central government sch
Non-profit NGOs running recognised schools for Scheduled Caste students can receive per-student annual grants of ₹27,000–₹55,000 under this central scheme, along with one-time infrastructure grants ev
Students from De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribe (DNT/NT/SNT) communities with family income below ₹2.5 lakh per year can receive free coaching for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, IIT-JEE,
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) offers paid 2-month internships to postgraduate and research students in Statistics, Economics, Demography, and related fields, giving t
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) offers engineering and science students the opportunity to train at its laboratories across India, gaining exposure to cutting-edge defence technol
Gujarat's Social Justice Department provides annual scholarships to students with disabilities studying from Class 1 onwards. The scholarship ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹4,500 per year based on the student
SHREYAS is a central government scheme that gives OBC and EBC students 1,000 Junior Research Fellowships per year to pursue full-time M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes. Fellows receive ₹31,000–₹35,000 per mont
The Department of Health Research offers 1–3 month fellowships for medical faculty to receive advanced training in India or abroad in priority health research areas like genomics, clinical trials, and
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) offers 3–6 month paid internships for students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or research degrees in any discipline. Interns gain exposure to
Students READY is an ICAR program that gives final-year agriculture undergraduate students hands-on rural training and entrepreneurship experience through village placements, industrial attachments, a
The Study in India Programme helps international students get admitted to Indian universities through a single centralized online portal. It provides visa support, access to 8,000+ courses across NAAC
Indian students and teachers in science disciplines (physics, space science, geosciences, chemistry) can apply for a 45-day summer internship at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, wo
Indian students from top universities in public policy, economics, law, finance, or management can apply for a 2-month paid internship at the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) headquarters i
The UGC provides this fellowship to single girl children (with no brothers or sisters) who are pursuing a full-time PhD in Social Sciences at a recognized Indian university, to cover the financial cos
Young Indian scientists aged 30–40 with outstanding research track records can apply for this prestigious DST fellowship to pursue cutting-edge basic research in frontier science and technology at the
Indian engineering students (final or pre-final year) in electronics, communications, IT, or related fields can apply for a paid 6–12 month internship at the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)
Eminent researchers and academics with national or international recognition can apply for a 2-year fellowship to conduct research using rare resources at major cultural institutions under India's Min
Faculty members working at state universities, private colleges, or similar institutions can get funded to conduct research at prestigious central institutions (IITs, IISc, IISERs, CSIR/ICAR/ICMR labs
This central government scholarship supports Scheduled Caste students who have secured admission to top-tier notified institutions for full-time courses beyond Class 12. It covers tuition fees, living
This central government scholarship helps students with 40% or more disability who are studying full-time at top-tier notified institutions (Graduate or Post Graduate level). It covers tuition, living
The UGC Travel Grant Scheme provides financial support to permanent college teachers, librarians, vice-chancellors, and UGC officers to present research papers at international conferences abroad. It
The Tuition Sahay Yojana gives unreserved category students in Gujarat who are studying science in Classes 11 and 12 an annual tuition grant of ₹15,000, provided they scored 70% or above in Class 10.
The UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship allows senior science and technology professors nearing retirement to continue research and mentor PhD students for up to 3 years after superannuation. Fellows receive ₹
This Gujarat government scheme provides ₹900 to students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (minority sub-category) studying in Classes 1 to 8 in government or government-aided schools,
The Vahli Dikri Yojana (Dear Daughter Scheme) by the Gujarat government provides staged financial support to families with girl children to encourage education and reduce school dropout rates. Eligibl
The VAJRA Faculty Scheme, run by SERB under the Ministry of Science and Technology, invites overseas scientists, NRIs, and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to work as visiting faculty at Indian public
The Visitor's Award, presented by the President of India, recognizes outstanding innovation, research, and technology development by faculty and students of Central Universities. Recipients receive a
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Full Time PhD Candidates, run by the Ministry of Electronics and IT through Digital India Corporation, allocates 1,000 PhD seats to institutions for research in Electro
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Part Time PhD Candidates, implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and IT's Digital India Corporation, supports 150 working professionals pursuing a part-time PhD in
The Visvesvaraya Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF), under the Ministry of Electronics and IT's Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, provides 225 one-year post-doctoral positions at Indian research institutions in ES
The Young Faculty Research Fellowship (YFRF), part of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, provides 50 young faculty members at Indian institutions an extra research f
The WISE-PhD Fellowship, offered by the Department of Science and Technology, provides unemployed women scientists aged 27–45 with a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus HRA to pursue a PhD in basic or
The WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF), run by the Department of Science and Technology, provides women scientists aged 27–60 who hold a PhD with a monthly fellowship of ₹55,000 plus HRA to cont
This scheme by the Coffee Board (under the Ministry of Commerce) provides educational stipends, incentive awards, and financial assistance to children of SC/ST labourers working in coffee plantations
The WISE-SCOPE Fellowship, offered by the Department of Science and Technology, supports unemployed women PhD scientists aged 27–60 who want to use their expertise to solve real-world societal problem
The WISER (Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research) scheme, run by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) under DST, lets women researchers with regular positions in India o
WIDUSHI is a fellowship program by the Department of Science & Technology for senior women scientists who are retiring, retired, or not in regular employment. It provides monthly fellowships of ₹75,00
AICTE's SFURTI Short Term Training Programme provides grants to AICTE-approved technical institutions to run training workshops for faculty and students on cluster development and regeneration of trad
AICTE's SPICES scheme gives a one-time grant of ₹1 lakh to AICTE-approved colleges to develop and strengthen their best student club, turning it into a model for promoting creativity, personal interes
AICTE's YUVAK scheme funds a study tour of the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh for teams of 10 students and 1 faculty member from top-ranked AICTE-approved engineering institutions (NIRF rank 1–500).
AICTE's e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme provides free subscriptions to major international research databases — including Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE, and Bentham Science — to eligible government technic
AICTE jointly funds 6-day residential training programs for faculty members at AICTE-approved institutions through partner technical universities. Each program supports at least 40 participants and AI
AICTE jointly funds 5-day residential training programs for librarians at AICTE-approved institutions, organized through partner technical universities. The total program budget is ₹3 lakh (shared equ
AICTE's IDEA Lab scheme funds the creation of a well-equipped innovation lab (minimum 3,000 sq. ft.) in engineering colleges where students can turn ideas into working prototypes using 3D printers, ro
AICTE and ISTE jointly fund 6-day residential induction and refresher training programs for faculty at AICTE-approved technical institutions. Institutions receive up to ₹3 lakh per program to cover re
AICTE's Margdarshan Scheme pairs accredited technical institutions (Mentor Institutes) with up to 10 nearby, non-accredited colleges (Mentee Institutes) to help them achieve NBA accreditation and impr
AICTE's Professional Development Scheme helps full-time faculty at AICTE-approved colleges cover the cost of presenting research papers at international conferences, both in India and abroad. The sche
AICTE funds AICTE-approved institutions in North-East India, J&K, and Ladakh to conduct 6-day residential training programs for faculty and staff. Each approved program receives ₹5,00,000 to cover acc
AICTE provides ₹6,39,000 to AICTE-approved technical institutions to run a 2-week residential training program for physical education trainers, sports teachers, and directors of sports. The program co
The Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) is for faculty at TEQIP (Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme) institutions across India who want to collaborate on research projects with colleagu
AICTE reimburses up to ₹4 lakh to AICTE-approved technical institutions for organizing national or international conferences in technical education fields. The grant covers one-third of actual expense
INSPIRE Awards – MANAK is a national innovation program where schools nominate students aged 10–15 years (classes 6–10) for original ideas that solve local problems. Each selected student receives ₹10
The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) awards monthly scholarships to meritorious MVSc and PhD students in veterinary sciences admitted through all-India ICAR competitive exams. Students must
The Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) helps Indian nationals facing emergencies abroad — including being stranded, hospitalized, arrested for minor offences, or deceased — through Indian Embassies
The Institutions of Eminence (IoE) scheme selects up to 20 premier higher education institutions — 10 government and 10 private — and grants them significant autonomy plus up to ₹1,000 crore additiona
The Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) Scheme helps registered Khadi institutions access working capital loans from banks at a concessional rate of just 4% per annum — the Central Governm
AICTE's MODROB scheme grants up to ₹20 lakh to AICTE-approved technical institutions to modernize their laboratories, workshops, and computing facilities with current equipment, software, and tools al
The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), under the Department of Space, offers Junior Research Fellowships for PhD-level research in astronomy, space science, atmospheric sciences, geosciences, and the
A state-level classical music competition organized by the Gujarat government to honor the legacy of Pandit Omkarnath Thakur and nurture young classical music talent. Gujarat residents aged 12–35 who
A biennial award given by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) to recognize outstanding Indian scientists under 45 for original research contributions in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Oceanography,
This scholarship supports dependent children of State/UT police personnel who were martyred in terror or Naxal attacks, helping them pursue professional degrees like engineering, medicine, and managem
SCAFE (CAFES) is an AICTE grant that provides up to ₹3.25 crore to government and government-aided engineering colleges to build student hostels, gyms, indoor sports clubs, and libraries specifically
ICSSR provides annual grants to universities, colleges, research institutes, and professional associations to cover the cost of publishing peer-reviewed social science research journals. Up to ₹5 lakh
ICSSR provides up to ₹2 lakh to social science researchers — doctoral students, faculty, and research fellows — to publish their doctoral thesis, research project report, or seminar papers through a r
The Star College Scheme from the Department of Biotechnology funds government and government-aided colleges to improve undergraduate science education — upgrading labs, buying equipment, and promoting
The Tagore National Scholarship enables distinguished scholars and artists to spend up to 2 years conducting original research at cultural institutions under the Ministry of Culture — including museum
TDUPW is a DSIR scheme that funds registered organisations working on technology development, documentation, training, and awareness programmes that directly benefit women — in areas like food process
The VAIBHAV Fellowship brings Indian diaspora scientists (NRI/PIO/OCI) to collaborate with Indian universities and research institutions in cutting-edge fields like AI, quantum technologies, biotech,
The ICSSR Travel Grant helps Indian social science faculty and research scholars attend and present papers at international conferences abroad. The grant covers airfare, visa fees, travel insurance, r
The ICSSR Grants-in-Aid scheme provides annual funding of up to ₹8 lakh to registered national-level associations, organisations, companies, and trusts of social scientists to support their day-to-day
The UGC Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for Construction of Buildings provides 100% grants to eligible colleges for constructing or renovating essential academic infrastructure such as cl