Merit-Based Scholarships
For students recognised for academic performance, achievements, or exceptional ability.
Includes: Academic Merit · High Achievement · Excellence AwardsVERIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS
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Need-Based Scholarships
Financial support for students whose educational opportunities may be limited by economic circumstances.
Includes: Income-Based Support · Fee Assistance · Educational GrantsGovernment Scholarships
Scholarship schemes offered by central, state, and other public institutions.
Includes: Central Schemes · State Schemes · Departmental ScholarshipsOlympiad & Talent
Opportunities recognising talent and achievement through exams, olympiads, and competitions.
Includes: Olympiads · Talent Search · Merit AwardsPre & Post-Matric Support
Scholarships for school students across pre-matric and post-matric education levels.
Includes: Pre-Matric · Post-Matric · Special Category SupportSCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY
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23 of 23 scholarships
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Post-Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC)
State (Bihar) Government
Post-Matric
Amount on notification
Permanent resident of Bihar; BC/EBC category; enrolled in a recognised post-matric course; NSP One-Time Registration (OTR) completed.
Class 11-12, Postgraduate, Undergraduate
50% minimum marks
Income up to ₹3,00,000
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Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)
State (Bihar) Government
Post-Matric
Amount on notification
Permanent resident of Bihar; SC/ST category; enrolled in a recognised post-matric course; NSP OTR completed.
Class 11-12, Postgraduate, Undergraduate
50% minimum marks
Income up to ₹3,00,000
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Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Protsahan Yojana
State (Bihar) Government
Merit-Based
₹10,000
Passed BSEB Matric (Class 10) in 2026 with 1st or 2nd Division; 3rd Division/compartment not eligible.
Class 9-10
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Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Intermediate)
State (Bihar) Government
Merit-Based
₹25,000
Unmarried girl who passed BSEB Intermediate (Class 12) in 2026; any division, all categories eligible.
Class 11-12
Girls Only
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Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana (SC/ST Girls, Inter)
State (Bihar) Government
Means-Based
₹15,000
SC/ST girl who passed BSEB Intermediate in 2026 with 1st or 2nd Division; BSEB board only.
Class 11-12
Girls Only
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CSSS (Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship)
Central Government
Merit-cum-Means
₹20,000
Passed Class 12 in the top ~20th percentile of their board result; enrolled full-time in a recognised UG/PG course.
Postgraduate, Undergraduate
20% minimum marks
Income up to ₹4,50,000
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National Level Science Talent Search Exam (NLSTSE)
Private Organization
Olympiad & Talent
Amount on notification
Students studying in Classes II–XII from recognized schools
Class 1-5, Class 11-12 +2 more
Exam based
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IOEL (International Olympiad of English Language)
Private Organization
Olympiad & Talent
Amount on notification
School students (eligibility varies by event/category).
Class 1-5, Class 11-12 +2 more
Exam based
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INO (Indian National Olympiad)
Central Government
Olympiad & Talent
Amount on notification
Students qualifying through the national Olympiad selection stages in the respective subject.
Class 11-12, Class 9-10
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ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam)
Private Organization
Olympiad & Talent
₹1,500
Students studying in Classes I–X from recognized schools are eligible to participate.
Class 1-5, Class 6-8, Class 9-10
Exam based
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VVM (Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan)
Central Government
Olympiad & Talent
Amount on notification
Students studying in Classes VI–XI in recognized schools in India
Class 11-12, Class 6-8, Class 9-10
Exam based
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International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)
Central Government
Olympiad & Talent
Amount on notification
Students meeting the age criteria and qualifying through the Indian Olympiad selection process conducted by HBCSE.
Class 6-8, Class 9-10
Exam based
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SilverZone Girl Child Scholarship (SGCS)
Private Organization
Merit-Based
₹5,000
Girl students of Classes I–XII from economically weaker families. Selection is based on school recommendation.
Class 1-5, Class 11-12 +2 more
Girls Only
Exam based
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Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship
Private Organization
Merit-cum-Means
Amount on notification
Students studying in Class XI, Class XII, ITI, Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate courses in recognized institutions who meet the prescribed academic and family income criteria
Class 11-12
Exam based
60% minimum marks
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Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) Scholarship
Private Organization
Olympiad & Talent
Amount on notification
Students studying in Classes I–XII in recognized schools are eligible to participate.
Class 1-5, Class 11-12 +2 more
Exam based
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LIC HFL Vidyadhan Scholarship
Corporate/CSR
Merit-cum-Means
₹25,000
Students studying in Class 11, 1st year UG, or 1st year PG
Class 11-12
60% minimum marks
Income up to ₹3,60,000
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RR Kabel Star Scholarship
Corporate/CSR
Merit-Based
₹10,000
Child of an electrician registered on RR Connect App, passed Class 10 in first attempt and taking admission in Class 11.
Class 11-12
60% minimum marks
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Unified Council Olympiads
Private Organization
Olympiad & Talent
Amount on notification
Students studying in recognized schools
All levels
Exam based
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National Scholarship Exam (NSE) 2026
Private Organization
Merit-Based
₹500
Regular student enrolled in any recognized school or university board
Class 1-5, Class 11-12 +2 more
Exam based
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Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (under PMVKY)
Central Government
Post-Matric
₹1,200
Must belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and be enrolled in a recognized post-matric course.
Class 11-12
Income up to ₹2,50,000
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Pre-matric scholarship for children of parents engaged in unclean and hazardous occupations(SRMS)
Central Government
Pre-Matric
₹3,500
Indian Citizen,Full-time student in Government/Government-aided/Recognised school, parents should be Manual Scavenger, Waste Picker, Tanner & Flayer, or Hazardous Cleaning Worker,All categories eligible
Class 1-5, Class 6-8, Class 9-10
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Bihar Merit-cum Means Scholarship (BMMS)
State (Bihar) Government
Merit-cum-Means
₹48,000
Studied in Bihar and permanent resident of Bihar
Class 11-12, Class 6-8, Class 9-10
55% minimum marks
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Kotak Kanya Scholarship
Private Organization
Merit-Based
₹1,50,000
Applicant must be a girl student.
Must have passed Class 12 with minimum 75% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Must have taken admission in 1st year of a professional undergraduate course.
Eligible courses include:
Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
MBBS / Medical courses
Integrated LLB (5 years)
Design
Architecture
Integrated BS-MS / BS-Research programmes
Admission should be in a reputed institute (such as NIRF/NAAC accredited institutions).
Undergraduate
Girls Only
75% minimum marks
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