From government scholarships to private foundations — here are the best scholarship programs available for engineering students in India.
Higher education costs can be a barrier for many deserving students. Fortunately, India has a robust scholarship ecosystem covering merit, merit-cum-means and category-based scholarships.
Central Sector Scholarship
Offered by the Ministry of Education, this scholarship provides ₹10,000 to ₹20,000 per year to students from lower-income families who scored in the top 20 percentile in Class 12.
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)
Students belonging to SC/ST categories pursuing engineering can avail full fee reimbursement and a maintenance allowance of up to ₹3,000 per month.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Exclusively for girl students pursuing technical education. Provides ₹50,000 per year for tuition fees and a one-time allowance of ₹2,000.
State Government Scholarships
Every state has its own merit-based and income-based scholarship schemes. Check your state's scholarship portal for eligibility and deadlines.
Corporate Scholarships
Companies like Tata, Infosys, Reliance and L&T offer scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. These often come with internship opportunities.