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LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarships 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the LIC scholarship scheme and ensure that the application does not get cancelled, candidates must go through the following eligibility criteria:
Regular Scholars:
| Class 10 | Class 12 |
| Candidates must have passed the intermediate exam with at least 60% marks/equivalent grades in the academic year 2022-23/2023-24/2024-25 | Candidates must have passed the higher secondary exam with at least 60% marks/equivalent grades in the academic year 2022-23/2023-24/2024-25 |
| They must be willing to pursue higher education in the field of Vocational Courses through Government-recognised colleges/ institutions or courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) | They should pursue higher education in one of the following fields: Medicine, Engineering, Graduation in any discipline, Integrated Courses, Diploma Courses in any field, or other equivalent courses, Vocational Courses, through government-recognised colleges or institutes, or courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). |
| The annual income (from all sources) of the candidate’s parent(s) must not exceed ₹4,50,000. | |
Note: The regular scholarship is for students who are pursuing undergraduate studies (or their equivalent, including integrated courses) and not for postgraduate studies.
Special Scholarship for Girl Child (For Two Years):
- The candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam with at least 60% marks/equivalent grade in the academic year 2022-23/2023-24/2024-25
- They must be willing to continue their Class 12 studies
- The annual income (from all sources) of the candidate’s parent(s) must not exceed ₹4,50,000.
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarships 2025 – Scheme Duration
- LIC will provide the scholarship amount to regular students for the entire duration of the course.
- Special girl scholars will be given the scholarship for 2 years, provided they fulfil the requisite eligibility conditions for renewal.
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarships 2025 – Award Details
Selected students will receive a scholarship each year, paid in two installments. The amount depends on their field of study:
| Course Category |
Annual Scholarship Amount
|
| Medicine (MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS) | ₹40,000 |
| Engineering (BE, B.Tech, B.Arch) | ₹30,000 |
| All Other Fields (Diploma, ITI, Graduation, Integrated, Vocational, etc.) | ₹20,000 |
Note:
- All scholarships are subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
- The scholarship amount will be transferred to the bank account of the selected scholar through NEFT
- Those selected for the scholarship will have to provide the bank account details and IFSC code, and a copy of the cancelled cheque with the name of the beneficiary
- Applicants must remember that the LIC Golden Jubilee scholarship shall not be given to more than one student in a family.
Special Scholarship for Girl Child:
| Feature | Description |
| Total Scholarship Amount |
₹15,000 per year
|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Payment Schedule |
Two instalments of ₹7,500 each per year
|
| Condition |
Continued eligibility is required to receive the scholarship
|
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarships 2025 – Guidelines
- Post-graduation studies are not covered. This scholarship is only for undergraduate and diploma-level studies.
- To be eligible, you must have scored at least 60% in your last final exam.
- Your family’s total annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,50,000.
- Preference is given to students whose family income is between ₹0 and ₹2,50,000. If there aren’t enough applicants in this group, then students with family incomes between ₹2,50,001 and ₹4,50,000 will be considered.
- Selection is based on merit, which means the highest grades. For students applying after Class 12, their marks are the primary factor. Students who apply after completing Class 12 will be given priority over those who apply after 10th grade.
- Tie-breaker rules:
- If two students have the same percentage of marks, the one whose family has a lower income will be selected.
- If there’s still a tie, the decision will be based on an official financial assessment of the student’s needs.
- If you are already getting a scholarship from a private trust or institution, you are not eligible for this one. This rule does not apply to government scholarships (State or Central). However, if there is a tie in marks, a student who is not receiving any other scholarship will be given preference.
- If you enter a 2nd-year engineering course after getting a diploma, you are eligible as long as you scored at least 60% in your diploma.
- You must maintain a certain academic performance to keep receiving the scholarship.
- For Medicine and Engineering students: You need to score at least 55% and pass all subjects each year/semester.
- For all other courses (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.): You need to score at least 50% and pass all subjects each year/semester.
- For girls on the “Special Scholarship” – You must score at least 50% and pass all subjects in your Class 11 exams.
- You must have regular class attendance.
- Only one student per family can get the scholarship. However, this rule may be relaxed to allow two students if the second applicant is a girl, or if both applicants are girls. If a boy and a girl from the same family apply at the same time and have a tie in marks, the girl will be given preference.
- This scholarship does not cover part-time, evening, night, correspondence, or open university courses.
- Courses like Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), and Cost Accountant (ICMAI) are not eligible.
- If you switch to a new course after being selected, the scholarship will only be provided for the length of your original course. For example, if you change from a 4-year course to a 3-year course, the scholarship will only be paid for 3 years.
- You must submit an official income certificate from a recognised government authority.
- You cannot claim any scholarship payments more than 12 months after the academic year has ended.
- The scholarship can be stopped or cancelled if you break any of these rules.
FAQs
What are the eligibility criteria for the scholarship?
Students who have secured at least 60% marks in Class X or XII are eligible, provided their parent’s or guardian’s annual income does not exceed ₹4.5 lakhs (priority for those below ₹2.5 lakhs). The scholarship applies to professional courses like medicine, engineering, graduation, diploma, and vocational studies, with a special category for girl children.
How much is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship amount varies by course. Medical students receive ₹40,000 annually, engineering students ₹30,000, and graduation, diploma, or vocational course students ₹20,000. Under the special girl child category, eligible students receive ₹15,000 annually. The amount is disbursed in two instalments directly to the beneficiary’s bank account upon fulfilling renewal requirements.
When is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply for the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship is September 22, 2025. Interested students must ensure they apply within this timeline to be considered, as late applications are generally not accepted by LIC.
How do I apply?
Applications for the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship can only be submitted online through the official LIC website. After filling out the application and uploading documents, candidates receive an email acknowledgement. Further communication, including selection updates, is generally routed through the concerned LIC Divisional Office, so applicants must provide correct details and check updates regularly.
What documents are required?
Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes, the scholarship is renewable annually, provided the student maintains the required academic performance. For medical and engineering students, a minimum of 55% marks in the previous year is mandatory, while graduation and vocational course students need at least 50%. Girl child scholarship recipients must also secure at least 50% to continue receiving support.