Category: Education & Scholarship
Organization: Sitaram Jindal Foundation
Scholarship Year: 2026-27
Application Status: Open Now
Scholarship Amount: ₹500 to ₹3,600 per month
Beneficiaries: PUC, ITI, Diploma, Degree, Engineering, Medical & PG Students
Scholarship Highlights
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Sitaram Jindal Scholarship 2026-27 |
| Provider | Sitaram Jindal Foundation |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹500 – ₹3,600 per month |
| Annual Assistance | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000+ |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Eligible Students | PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Engineering & Medical Students |
| Application Fee | Nil |
About the Scholarship
The Sitaram Jindal Foundation, a Bengaluru-based non-profit organization, offers financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. The scholarship supports students pursuing education from PUC level to Postgraduate, Engineering, and Medical courses.
The scholarship is open to students from all communities, religions, and categories based on merit and financial need.
Scholarship Amount by Course
PUC & ITI Students
- Girls: ₹700 per month
- Boys: ₹500 per month
Undergraduate (UG) Courses
Courses: BA, BCom, BSc, BCA, BBA, etc.
- Girls: ₹1,400 per month
- Boys: ₹1,100 per month
- Differently-Abled Students: ₹1,400 per month
Postgraduate (PG) Courses
Courses: MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, etc.
- Girls: ₹1,800 per month
- Boys: ₹1,500 per month
Diploma Courses
- Girls: ₹1,200 per month
- Boys: ₹1,000 per month
Engineering & Medical Courses
Courses: BE, BTech, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, B.Pharm, etc.
- Girls: ₹3,200 – ₹3,600 per month
- Boys: ₹2,800 – ₹3,200 per month
- Hostel students may receive additional assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirement
- Boys must have secured at least 60%–65% marks in the previous examination.
- Girls must have secured at least 55%–60% marks.
- Karnataka students receive up to 5% relaxation in marks criteria.
Income Limit
- Family annual income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- For certain professional courses, the limit may be higher.
Other Conditions
- Applicant must be studying in a recognized institution.
- Distance education students are not eligible.
Required Documents
- Previous year’s Marks Card
- Current Academic Fee Receipt
- Income Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook Copy
- Hostel Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- College Principal Verification Form (Annexure)
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit Official Website
Go to the scholarship portal and click on “Launching Our New Scholarship Portal”.
Step 2: New Registration
- Register using mobile number and email ID.
- Verify OTP.
- Create a password.
Step 3: Fill Application Form
Enter:
- Personal details
- Address
- Course information
- College details
- Previous exam marks
Step 4: Enter Bank Details
Provide:
- Bank Name
- Branch Name
- Account Number
- IFSC Code
Step 5: Upload Documents
Upload clear scanned copies of:
- Photo
- Marks Card
- Income Certificate
- Fee Receipt
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook
- Principal Verification Form
Step 6: Final Submission
- Review all details.
- Click Submit Application.
- Save the Application Reference ID for future tracking.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading unclear documents
- Providing expired income certificates
- Entering incorrect bank account details or IFSC code
- Submitting incomplete applications
Important Note
- There is no strict last date announced for this scholarship.
- Students are advised to apply immediately after securing admission for the academic year 2026-27.
- Scholarship funds will be directly transferred to the student’s bank account after approval.
Key Benefits
- Up to ₹3,600 monthly scholarship
- Available for PUC to PG students
- Open to all categories based on merit and income
- No application fee
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account
