Do I need an SBI account, and whose account should I provide?

Do I need an SBI bank account?

No, an SBI bank account is not mandatory. However, an SBI account is preferred, as it may help make scholarship disbursements smoother and faster. Applicants with accounts in other banks are also eligible to apply.

Whose bank account should I provide?

The account must be in the applicant's name, and the details you enter must match the bank passbook. If the applicant is a minor, a joint account held with a parent or guardian is acceptable — but an account held solely in the parent's or guardian's name will not be accepted.