Postgraduate Scholarship

Who can apply

Indian nationals enrolled in a postgraduate (master's) programme at a qualifying premier institution.

• Qualifying institution: NAAC 'A' accreditation or above, or an institute ranked in the Top 300 (overall) of the NIRF 2025-26 rankings.
• Minimum marks: 75% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 in the previous academic year (relaxations below).
• Family income: gross annual family income up to ₹6,00,000, supported by an income certificate from a competent government authority.

What you receive

Entrance or test details needed

No entrance test is required for this category. You will be asked for your total course fee and any additional educational expenses where applicable.

Documents specific to this category

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
• Family income proof (income certificate from a competent government authority)
• Graduation marksheet
• Previous-year or previous-semester marksheet, as applicable
• Bonafide certificate confirming current enrolment
• Fee structure and fee receipt
• SBI bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC, and branch
• Caste certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS provisions)
• Disability certificate (if you have marked PwD as Yes)

How selection works for this category

Selection uses a weighted score: 70% based on your final undergraduate marks and 30% based on the NIRF ranking of your institute.

Reservation and relaxations

These apply across all categories:

• 50% of seats are reserved for female candidates.
• 50% of seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates (25% SC and 25% ST).
• For new cohorts, 5% of seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), meaning 40% or more of a specified disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Marks relaxations:

• SC/ST applicants: a minimum of 65% / 6.50 CGPA.
• PwBD applicants: a minimum of 60% / 6.00 CGPA.

To claim a relaxation, upload a valid caste certificate or disability certificate as applicable.