JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27

Established in 1892 by Jamsetji Nusserwanjee Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, the JN Tata Endowment awards merit-based loan scholarships to students across India. Every year, over 100 scholars are selected from various disciplines, including applied sciences, pure sciences, social sciences, management, law, commerce, and the fine arts.

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27 Overview

The JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27 aims to provide financial support to exceptional students pursuing postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral studies at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. This esteemed scholarship loan provides financial aid that empowers scholars to pursue their academic pursuits and enables them to unlock opportunities for advanced education and research.

To know more about the scholarship program, kindly go through this comprehensive guide below.

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Key Details

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27
Provider Name	Tata Trusts
Scholarship Type	Merit-Based Scholarship Loan
Eligibility	Candidates should be Indian citizens, not older than 45 years as of June 30, 2026, and graduates of a recognised Indian university having scored at least 60% marks on average in their undergraduate or post-graduate studies. Candidates are not eligible to apply if their undergraduate degree is not from a recognised university in India. Candidates who are admitted to the course must be recognised as a Graduate Program (post-graduate in Indian terminology). Candidates who did not get selected in the previous year/earlier for the J N Tata Endowment loan scholarship and candidates who could not avail of the loan scholarship when they were selected are eligible to apply afresh. Candidates who are already pursuing post-graduate studies overseas may apply either at the end of their first year of studies or at the commencement of the second year, provided there is a minimum of one full academic year (12 months) remaining to be completed at the time of the loan scholarship award, typically in July of any calendar year. Candidates who are currently on break for CPT or OPT training must have two full semesters or three quarters remaining to complete their program. Candidates in the final year of their degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply. Candidates may apply, even if they do not have the admission/offer letter from the universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2026-2027, at the time of filling out the application form. However, they must update their application status with the Endowment once they secure admission by sending an appropriate email to jnteapplication@tatatrusts.org, quoting the reference number that appears on the top left side of the form. J N Tata scholars who have fully repaid their existing loan scholarship amount are eligible to apply. Candidates going overseas for student exchange programs, seminars, conferences, training, workshops, paper presentations, undergraduate studies, and any post-graduate degree/diploma/certificates through Distance learning or online mediums are not eligible to apply. Candidates planning to pursue post-graduate and undergraduate studies in India are not eligible to apply. Candidates who are planning to study for a diploma of at least one year’s duration, whose entry-level requirement is higher secondary level, are not eligible to apply.
Award	Scholarship of up to INR 20,00,000
Application Mode	Online through the Buddy4Study portal
Direct Application Link	Click Here
Academic Session	2026-27

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Dates 2026

Applications for the JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026–27 are now open. Students are encouraged to apply early to avoid a last-minute rush.

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27 Application Dates

Particulars	Details
Last Date to Apply	15 March, 2026

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria that students must meet to apply for the scholarship.

Candidates should be Indian citizens, not older than 45 years as of June 30, 2026, and graduates of a recognised Indian university having scored at least 60% marks on average in their undergraduate or post-graduate studies. Candidates are not eligible to apply if their undergraduate degree is not from a recognised university in India.
Candidates who are admitted to the course must be recognised as a Graduate Program (post-graduate in Indian terminology).
Candidates who did not get selected in the previous year/earlier for the J N Tata Endowment loan scholarship and candidates who could not avail of the loan scholarship when they were selected are eligible to apply afresh.
Candidates who are already pursuing post-graduate studies overseas may apply either at the end of their first year of studies or at the commencement of the second year, provided there is a minimum of one full academic year (12 months) remaining to be completed at the time of the loan scholarship award, typically in July of any calendar year.
Candidates who are currently on break for CPT or OPT training must have two full semesters or three quarters remaining to complete their program.
Candidates in the final year of their degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply. Candidates may apply, even if they do not have the admission/offer letter from the universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2026-2027, at the time of filling out the application form. However, they must update their application status with the Endowment once they secure admission by sending an appropriate email to jnteapplication@tatatrusts.org, quoting the reference number that appears on the top left side of the form.
J N Tata scholars who have fully repaid their existing loan scholarship amount are eligible to apply.
Candidates going overseas for student exchange programs, seminars, conferences, training, workshops, paper presentations, undergraduate studies, and any post-graduate degree/diploma/certificates through Distance learning or online mediums are not eligible to apply.
Candidates planning to pursue post-graduate and undergraduate studies in India are not eligible to apply.
Candidates who are planning to study for a diploma of at least one year’s duration, whose entry-level requirement is higher secondary level, are not eligible to apply.

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27 Awards

Selected students will receive a scholarship of up to INR 20,00,000

Documents Needed for JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

The entire selection process has been divided into four phases. It may please be noted that the decision of the management will be final at each stage of the selection process, and no queries in this regard will be entertained. If the information provided by a candidate is either incomplete or false, the application will not be processed further, and the Endowment will not entertain any queries in this regard.

Phase 1 – ends on March 15, 2026, the final date of submission of the application

Candidate’s photo (500 * 500 pixels in JPEG format)
Masked Aadhaar card
Passport (first & last page)
Marksheet / Transcript/s for each academic qualification
Statement of Purpose (SoP)
Work experience certificate from the previous employer (applicable for working professionals)
Appointment letter from the existing employer (applicable for working professionals)
Latest filed ITR/3 months’ pay slips (applicable for working professionals)

Phase 2 –Aptitude Test

No documents are required.

Phase 3 – Interview with Subject Expert

Letter of admission to the University
A letter of Recommendation (LOR) specifically addressed to “The Trustees of the J N Tata Endowment”, either from a Professor of the College or University or the employer, in case the candidate is/was working
Final year mark sheets/degree certificate
Scorecards (GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS/PTE)
Certificate of scholarships/ranking/prizes (if any)
Certificates relating to extra-curricular activities
Research work/Project work
Resume
Cost of education
Source of funds

Phase 4 – Final Selection

Candidate’s PAN card
Candidate’s cancelled cheque / latest bank statement
Guarantor’s PAN card and Masked Aadhar card
Guarantor’s passport-size photograph (500*500 pixels in JPEG format)
Guarantor’s income proof / latest filed ITR
NOTE: All documents should be uploaded in a grayscale PDF suitably named to identify the nature of the document being shared.

Note: All documents should be uploaded in a grayscale PDF suitably named to identify the nature of the document being shared.

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27 Application Process

This is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27.

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 “JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27” application form page.

Step 5: Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.

Step 6: Review all details carefully and ‘Submit’ your application.

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Contact Details

For any queries related to the scholarship programme, eligibility criteria, application timelines, or disbursal details, students are advised to reach out to the scholarship provider through email or telephone.

Contact Details for JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026

Particulars	Details	Timings
Phone Number	022-6665 7774 / 7198 / 7681	Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM (IST)
Email Address	jnte@tatatrusts.org	Any time

FAQ’S

How and when can I ascertain the status of my application?

Candidates will be informed about the status of their application upon completion of each phase. The program comprises 4 phases:- Phase 1 – Application Submission, Phase 2 – Aptitude Test, Phase 3 – Interview with Subject Expert, Phase 4 – Final Selection.

What documents will be required from the candidate when shortlisted for the Aptitude Test?

No documents will be required to be submitted.

Is there any interest charged on the loan scholarship?

The loan scholarship is offered at a simple interest of 2% per annum, but Trustees may, at their discretion, grant any exemption or rebate in the payment of interest by any candidate.

What is the maximum loan scholarship amount a candidate can secure?

The Endowment awards the loan scholarship of up to Rs. 20 lakhs. However, not all candidates qualify for the maximum amount.

When are the interviews held?

Generally, the interviews are held during the months of April to June, though they may extend to the first week of July if required.