IET India Scholarship Award 2026 – Empowering Tomorrow’s Engineers, Celebrating a Decade of Excellence!

The IET India Scholarship Program 2026 is a merit-based scholarship initiative for undergraduate engineering students in India. Established by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the program aims to identify and support the next generation of engineering leaders by recognising their creativity, innovation, leadership, and academic excellence.

Open to undergraduate engineering students across all years (1st to 4th year), this year’s edition marks the program’s 10th anniversary, making it a special double-prize edition.

IET India Scholarship Award 2026 Overview

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), headquartered in the United Kingdom, is one of the world’s foremost professional societies for engineers. It collaborates closely with industry, academia, and government bodies to promote engineering and technology worldwide. Its mission is to engineer a better world.

In India, the IET launched the IET India Scholarship Award 2026 to foster young talent and inspire the next generation of engineers. It stands out as one of the few scholarship programs in the country with a strictly merit-based selection process. Celebrating its 10th edition, the 2026 program features a special double-prize format, with the total scholarship fund doubled to INR 20,00,000.

To know more about the IET India Scholarship Award 2026, kindly go through this comprehensive guide below.

IET India Scholarship Award 2026 Key Details

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	IET India Scholarship Award 2026
Provider Name	Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Scholarship Type	Merit-based scholarship
Eligibility	The scholarship is open to students enrolled in any year of a full-time undergraduate engineering program (across all disciplines) recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or the University Grants Commission (UGC). Applicants must have cleared all credit courses in a single attempt, without any backlogs. A minimum aggregate of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or its equivalent) in the semesters completed so far is required. There is no age limit for applicants. The program is open to both IET members and non-members across all engineering branches accredited by AICTE/UGC. Students admitted through lateral entry into the second year of a B.Tech program are also eligible to apply.
Award	Regional Round of Selection The selection process will be conducted across five regional centres: Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Regional Round Winner: INR 1,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership. Regional Round Runner-up: INR 75,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership. All students who participate in the Regional Rounds will receive a goodie bag worth INR 2,000. National Finals Winners from the regional rounds will advance to compete in the national finals. National Winner: INR 6,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership. First Runner-up: INR 3,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership. Second Runner-up: INR 2,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership.  Note: In case a student qualifies at both the regional and national levels, they will receive certificates for both stages; however, the prize money awarded will be for the national level only.
Application Mode	Online through the Buddy4Study portal
Direct Application Link	Click here
Academic Session	2026-27

IET India Scholarship Award Key Dates 2026

Applications for the IET India Scholarship Award 2026 are now open. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest to ensure a smooth application process and avoid last-minute delays.

IET India Scholarship Award 2026 Application Dates

Particulars	Details
Last Date to Apply	15 June, 2026

IET India Scholarship Award 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Students interested in applying for the IET India Scholarship Award 2026 should thoroughly read the eligibility criteria given below and confirm their eligibility before submitting the application form.

• Open to students enrolled in any year of a full-time undergraduate engineering program in any discipline approved by AICTE or UGC.
• Must have successfully cleared all credit courses in a single attempt, with no backlogs.
• A minimum aggregate of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) in the semesters completed so far is required.
• There is no age limit for applicants.
• The program is open to both IET members and non-members across all AICTE/UGC-recognised engineering branches.
• Students admitted through lateral entry into the second year of a B.Tech program are also eligible to apply.

IET India Scholarship Award 2026 Awards

Selected scholars will be awarded scholarships as outlined below.

Regional Round of Selection

The selection process will take place across five regional centres: Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

• Regional Round Winner: INR 1,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership.
• Regional Round Runner-up: INR 75,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership.
• All participants in the Regional Rounds will receive a goodie bag worth INR 2,000.

National Finals

Winners from the regional rounds will proceed to compete in the national finals.

• National Winner: INR 6,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership.
• First Runner-up: INR 3,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership.
• Second Runner-up: INR 2,00,000 along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership.

Note: If a student qualifies at both the regional and national levels, they will receive certificates for both stages; however, the prize money awarded will be for the national level only.

Documents Required for IET India Scholarship Award 2026

No documents are required to be attached at the time of application.

IET India Scholarship Award 2026 Application Process

Do review the following step-by-step application guide for the IET India Scholarship Award 2026 before you begin your application. 

This is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the IET India Scholarship Award 2026.

Step 1: Visit the official scholarship page on Buddy4Study to apply for the scholarship.

Step 2: Scroll down and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Step 3: Log in to Buddy4Study with your registered ID, or register for an account by clicking on ‘Create an Account’ and providing your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account and password.

Step 4: You will be redirected to the official registration page for the IET India Scholarship Award 2026.

Step 5: Complete the registration form by entering all the required details and submit it.

Step 6: After successful registration, log in using your registered email ID and password.

Step 7: Proceed to fill in the scholarship application form, including your personal details, academic information, professional activities, and co-curricular achievements.

Step 8: Review all the information carefully and submit your application.

IET India Scholarship Award 2026 Contact Details

For any queries related to the IET India Scholarship Award 2026, including eligibility, application process, deadlines, or disbursal details, students can contact the scholarship provider via email for assistance.

Contact Details for IET India Scholarship Award 2026

Particulars	Details	Timings
Email Address	scholarships@theiet.in	Any time

FAQs

Who can apply for the IET India Scholarship Award 2026?

The scholarship is open to students enrolled in any year (1st to 4th year) of a full-time undergraduate engineering program approved by AICTE or UGC, with no backlogs and a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA.

My age is 30 years. Can I apply?

Yes, there is no age limit for applicants.

What is the total scholarship fund for the 2026 edition?

As the program’s 10th edition, the total scholarship fund stands at INR 20,00,000 in a special double-prize edition.

What awards do regional round participants receive?

Regional Round Winners receive INR 1,00,000, and Regional Round Runners-up receive INR 75,000, along with a trophy, certificate, and one-year IET membership. All participants also receive a goodie bag worth INR 2,000.

Where can I apply for the IET India Scholarship Award 2026?

Applications can be submitted online via the Buddy4Study portal before 15 June, 2026.