Applications for the B.S. Abdur Rahman “India in a Classroom” Scholarship 2026–27 are currently open, with the extended deadline set for September 14, 2026. Offered by the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, this initiative invites applications from talented students across India who have the ability to succeed but lack financial means, covering all states and union territories for undergraduate admission at the Chennai campus.
The programme is specifically designed for students from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Muslim communities. It aims to foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment where individuals from varied regions and backgrounds can study together, exchange unique perspectives, and grow through shared academic experiences.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – About the Institute
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology offers undergraduate education across engineering, science, commerce, management, arts and other professional disciplines at its Chennai campus. Through the “India in a Classroom” Scholarship Programme, the Institute seeks to widen access to its undergraduate programmes for students from underrepresented communities. The programme offers 200 scholarship seats, 100 for engineering programmes and 100 for other undergraduate programmes.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship name | B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 |
| Offered by | B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai |
| Who can apply | Students of SC, ST and Muslim communities from all states and union territories of India |
| Course level | Undergraduate programmes at the Chennai campus – engineering, science, commerce, management, arts and other professional disciplines |
| Qualification required | Passed Class 12, with board-wise marks cut-off |
| Family income limit | Up to ₹5,00,000 per annum from all sources |
| Benefit | 50% or 100% of the total cost of education |
| Indicative value | About ₹12.44 lakh over four years for a 100% B.Tech. CSE scholar |
| Duration of award | 4 years for B.Tech. programmes and 3 years for Arts and Science programmes |
| Application fee | Nil – scholarship application and Crescent admission application fee both waived |
| Application mode | Online through Buddy4Study |
| Last date to apply | September 14, 2026 (extended) |
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Important Dates
Since the scholarship is tied to admission to an undergraduate programme at the Chennai campus, students who are still in the process of taking admission should apply for the scholarship within the deadline mentioned below.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Application Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to submit the application | September 14, 2026 (extended) |
| Mode of Application | Online, through Buddy4Study |
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for the B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 rest on four things: community, family income, Class 12 marks and admission to a UG programme at the Chennai campus. All four have to be satisfied together.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Eligibility Conditions
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Community | Must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Muslim community. A valid caste or community certificate is mandatory. |
| Family income | Annual parental income must not exceed ₹5,00,000 from all sources. An income certificate issued by a competent authority is mandatory. |
| Qualification | Must have passed Class 12 and secured, or be seeking, admission to an undergraduate programme at the Chennai campus of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology |
| Eligible engineering programmes | B.Tech. CSE, B.Tech. in Cyber Security, B.Tech. CSE in Internet of Things, B.Tech. Information Technology, B.Tech. Civil Engineering, B.Tech. Automobile Engineering, B.Tech. Polymer Engineering |
| Eligible UG programmes | B.Sc. Aviation, B.Sc. Computer Science, BCA, B.Sc. Psychology, B.Com. General, B.A. Public Policy, B.A. English |
| Class 12 marks | Must meet the cut-off prescribed for the applicant’s own board – see the board-wise table below |
| How marks are counted | For engineering programmes, the cut-off applies to the combined Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics percentage. For UG programmes, it applies to the total Class 12 aggregate. |
| Date of birth | Must fall between January 2004 and December 2009 |
| Programme norms | Applicants must meet the subject requirements and admission norms of the programme they are applying to |
| Board of study | Candidates from CBSE, ISC, all State Boards and NIOS (Open School) are eligible, each against their own prescribed cut-off |
| Domicile | Applicants from all states and union territories of India may apply |
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Marks Required in Class 12
| Your Class 12 board | For a 50% scholarship | For a 100% scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Tripura | 70% | 80% |
| Jharkhand, Nagaland, Mizoram | 75% | 85% |
| CBSE, ISC and all State Boards | 80% | 90% |
| NIOS (Open School) | 80% | 90% |
Marks are judged against the applicant’s own board, not a single national cut-off.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Relaxation Conditions
The relaxed cut-offs for girl students, students with disabilities, students from single-parent or orphan households, and transgender and LGBTQ+ students are given below.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Relaxation for Priority Groups
| Board category | Relaxed marks for 50% scholarship | Relaxed marks for 100% scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Tripura | 65% | 75% |
| Jharkhand, Nagaland, Mizoram | 70% | 80% |
| CBSE, ISC and all State Boards | 75% | 85% |
Note: Relaxation applies to the marks condition only; the income limits remain unchanged. A student who belongs to more than one of these groups receives the relaxation once, not cumulatively. Supporting documents such as a disability certificate or a death certificate in the case of single-parent children and orphans are required to claim the relaxation.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Benefits
Selected students receive 50% or 100% of the total cost of education, not just the tuition fee. A 100% scholarship means the student pays nothing towards the below-mentioned heads. A 50% scholarship means the family pays half of each of these heads.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – What the Scholarship Covers
| Cost head covered | Included |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | Yes |
| Hostel accommodation | Yes |
| Food and mess | Yes |
| Examination fee and other prescribed charges | Yes |
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Benefits Based on Income Slab
Whether a student gets 50% or 100% is decided by annual parental income, as per the slabs below.
| Annual parental income | Scholarship | Family pays |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹2,50,000 | 100% | Nil |
| ₹2,50,001 to ₹5,00,000 | 50% | Half of all charges |
The income slab alone does not decide the award. The student must also meet the Class 12 marks cut-off for their board, and the award is the lower of what the income slab allows and what the marks allow.
To see what the award is worth in rupees, here is the cost of education for B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering at the Chennai campus and what a scholar pays under each award level.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Example: B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering
| Cost head | Per year |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | ₹1,75,000 |
| Hostel, food and mess | ₹1,30,000 |
| Examination and other charges | ₹6,000 |
| Total cost of education | ₹3,11,000 |
| A 100% scholar pays | Nil |
| A 50% scholar pays | ₹1,55,500 |
A 100% scholar in this programme receives support worth about ₹12.44 lakh over four years. Tuition varies by programme, so students applying to other courses should check the Institute’s fee structure for programme-wise details.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Additional Benefits
Beyond the fee support, the programme includes a few things that make a material difference over the course of a degree.
- No application fee – The scholarship application and the Crescent admission application fee are both waived.
- Renewed every year till graduation, subject to 80% attendance, a CGPA of 6.5 or above, good conduct, and parental income remaining within the limit.
- On-campus support through the Office of Student Affairs – counselling, mentoring, help with essential needs and emergency assistance.
- Duration of the award – 4 years for B.Tech. programmes and 3 years for Arts and Science programmes.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – How to Apply?
The scholarship application can be filled online through Buddy4Study platform. There is no offline or paper application, and no fee at any step. The whole process can be completed in a single sitting if the documents are scanned and ready.
Step 1: Visit the official scholarship page on Buddy4Study and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Step 2: Log in to Buddy4Study using your registered ID to access the application form page. If you’re not registered, sign up using your Email, Mobile number, or Google account.
Step 3: You will be redirected to the “B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27” application form page.
Step 4: Click the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
Step 5: Fill in the required details in the online application form.
Step 6: Upload the relevant documents.
Step 7: Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
Step 8: Review all details carefully, and if everything is correct, click the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application.
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application for the B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of identity, such as a masked Aadhaar Card or another valid government-issued photo ID
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Valid proof of SC/ST or Muslim community status, as applicable
- Parents’ salary slips or Income Tax Return, if available
- Income certificate issued by a competent government authority
- Disability certificate, if applicable for PwD applicants
- Death certificate, if applicable for single-parent children or orphans
- JEE Main or CUET scorecard, if required for the selected course
B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 – FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27?
The last date to submit the online application has been extended till September 14, 2026. Applications can be submitted online through Buddy4Study; there is no application fee.
Who can apply for the B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27?
Students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Muslim communities who have passed Class 12, whose annual parental income does not exceed ₹5,00,000, and who have secured or are seeking admission to an undergraduate programme at the Chennai campus of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology. Applicants from all states and union territories of India may apply.
How much scholarship will I receive?
Selected students receive either 50% or 100% of the total cost of education, covering tuition fee, hostel accommodation, food and mess, and examination and other prescribed charges. A 100% scholar pays nothing. For B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering, where the total cost of education is ₹3,11,000 a year, a 100% award is worth about ₹12.44 lakh over four years.
What decides whether I get a 50% or a 100% B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship?
Two things: annual parental income and Class 12 marks. An income of up to ₹2,50,000 qualifies for a 100% scholarship, and ₹2,50,001 to ₹5,00,000 qualifies for 50%. You must also meet the marks cut-off for your board, and the final award is the lower of what the income slab allows and what the marks allow.
What Class 12 percentage do I need?
It depends on your board. Students from Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Tripura need 70% for a 50% scholarship and 80% for 100%. Students from Jharkhand, Nagaland and Mizoram need 75% and 85%. Students from CBSE, ISC, all State Boards and NIOS (Open School) need 80% and 90%.
Which subjects are counted for engineering programmes?
For engineering programmes such as B.Tech. CSE, Cyber Security, CSE in IoT, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering and Polymer Engineering, the cut-off is applied to the combined Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics percentage. For UG programmes such as B.Sc. Aviation, B.Sc. Computer Science, BCA, B.Sc. Psychology, B.Com. General, B.A. Public Policy and B.A. English, it is applied to the total Class 12 aggregate.
Is there any relaxation in the marks requirement?
Yes. Girl students, students with disabilities, students from single-parent or orphan households, and transgender and LGBTQ+ students qualify at five percentage points below the standard cut-off for both the 50% and the 100% scholarship. The relaxation applies to marks only, is given once even if a student belongs to more than one group, and requires supporting documents.
