Scholarships for Engineering Students in India 2026

Pursuing an engineering degree in India often involves an expenditure ranging from ₹8 lakh to ₹20 lakh, which can be challenging for many students. Engineering scholarships offered by government bodies, universities and private organisations play a vital role in reducing this financial burden while encouraging academic merit and equal access to education.

As the academic year 2026–27 approaches, several financial aid opportunities are expected to support aspiring engineers across the country. Scholarships for engineering students in India have become increasingly significant in helping students manage the rising cost of technical education and ensuring wider access to quality learning opportunities.

Scholarships for Engineering Students – Eligibility Criteria (Funded by Central Government)

Students enrolled in engineering courses can avail of numerous scholarships provided by the central government. Some of the popular scholarships offered are AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students etc.

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme

Must be an Indian citizen
A ward who lost one or both parents due to COVID-19
A ward of Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces personnel martyred in action (Shaheed)
A ward of a person with a disability (PwD) having 80% or more disability caused by an accident
A ward of a parent suffering from a critical or life-threatening illness
Be enrolled full-time in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a regular degree or diploma program at an AICTE-approved institution
Have a family income of less than ₹8,00,000 per annum

AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student

Must be an Indian national
Have a benchmark disability of 40% or above
Be enrolled in the first year or second year (via lateral entry) of a degree or diploma program at an AICTE-approved institution in the current academic year
Have a family income below ₹8,00,000 per annum

AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students

Must be a female Indian national
Must be enrolled in the first year of a diploma or degree program at an AICTE-approved institution
Must be enrolled in the second year of a diploma or degree program through lateral entry at an AICTE-approved institution in the current academic year
Have a family income below ₹8,00,000 per annum

Scholarship For Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities

Must be an Indian citizen
Have a minimum 40% disability as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Must be pursuing a graduate, postgraduate, or diploma course from a recognised institution or university notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Have an annual family income not exceeding ₹8,00,000

Post-Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities

Must be an Indian citizen
Must be enrolled in studies from Class 11 up to post-graduation at a recognised school or university
Have a disability of 40% or more as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Have an annual family income below ₹2,50,000

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

Must be an Indian national
Have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 80% marks in any stream, Science, Commerce, or Humanities under the 10+2 or equivalent pattern
Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) program in a professional field at a college or institution approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or any other recognised regulatory body
Have an annual parental or family income not exceeding ₹4,50,000

Khorana Program for Scholars

Must be an Indian citizen
Must be currently enrolled in a recognised institution of higher education in India
Must be a pre-final year student in engineering or related fields such as B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, M.E., or other allied areas like biotechnology, biomedical sciences, computational sciences, etc.
Have at least one year remaining to complete their course
Have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 or 80% marks (65% for MBBS students)

S.N. Bose Scholars Program

Indian citizens pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a recognised institution in India
Open to students in atmospheric and earth sciences, chemical sciences, engineering sciences, mathematical and computational sciences, and physical sciences

Scholarships for Engineering Students – Eligibility Criteria (Funded by State Government)

Engineering students have access to a variety of scholarships offered by state governments. Notable examples include the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship in West Bengal and the Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability in Maharashtra.

Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship, West Bengal

Must be a resident of West Bengal
Belong to minority/economically backward family
Pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate engineering courses in AICTE-approved institutions
Minimum marks: UG 1st year: 60% in Higher Secondary; UG 2nd year lateral entry: 60% in Diploma; PG: 55% in Graduation
Family income must be less than or equal to ₹2,50,000 per annum
Must not have another government scholarship for the same course

Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra

Must be a resident of Maharashtra
Must have a disability of 40% or more (certified)
Must be studying from Class 11 to Ph.D. in a government or government-aided institution in Maharashtra
Must have been admitted through the CAP

Technical Education Scholarships for Diploma Students, Himachal Pradesh

Must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh or a child of an HP government employee
Must be enrolled in an AICTE-approved diploma or engineering/technology course (including Architecture)
Must have scored at least 60% in the previous qualifying exam
Selection through Regional Engineering College, Hamirpur, for courses outside HP, or through a competitive entrance exam for courses unavailable in HP
Annual family income must be less than or equal to ₹1,50,000
Must be pursuing courses not available within Himachal Pradesh, if studying outside the state

Nagaland State Merit Scholarship

Must be a resident of Nagaland or permanently settled there
Must be studying at post-matric level in a recognized institution
Must have at least 80% in Class 10, Class 12, or Diploma for UG courses, and 70% in Graduation for PG courses

Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)

Age between 18 and 35 years
Graduates in Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, or Law
Postgraduates in any discipline, including Development Studies, Economics, Management, Engineering, Law, Agriculture, or Communications
Final-year postgraduate or doctoral students in the above fields
Proficient in communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of IT applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

NEC Merit Scholarship

Must be an Indian citizen and permanent resident of a Northeastern state
Must be enrolled in a diploma, degree, postgraduate, M.Phil., or Ph.D. program
Must have passed the required qualifying examination with at least 60% marks
Annual family income must be less than ₹8,00,000

Scholarships for Engineering Students – Eligibility Criteria (Funded by Private Funded)

For engineering students, several private organizations also provide scholarships to support their education. The following is a comprehensive list of privately funded scholarships that engineering aspirants should be aware of.

Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program

Open to Indian students admitted in 2026-27 to top 50 NIRF engineering institutes in courses like ECE, IT, CS, Data Science, Aerospace, or emerging tech (AI, IoT, ML, Robotics)
Parents’/guardians’ income must be must be less than or equal to ₹8.5 lakh
Preference for girls, disabled, single/no parent, and transgender students
Cannot already receive a similar scholarship

Aspire Scholarship Program

First-year B.Tech students selected at premier institutes
Family income must be equal to or less than ₹6,00,000 per annum

Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program

Open to differently-abled girls, LGBTQ+ students, COVID-affected students, and students with single parents or orphans in India
Must have admission in B.Tech, B.E, B.Arch, B.B.A, B.Com, or B.Sc programs in India
Must have passed Class 12 with 60% in Class 10 and 12 (exceptions considered case-by-case)
Family income must be equal to or less than ₹5,00,000 per annum

Panasonic Ratti Chhatr Scholarship

Open to first-year B.E./B.Tech students at any IIT for 2026–27
Must have scored over 75% in Class 12
Family income must be equal to or less than ₹8,00,000 per annum
Only for the 2026–27 batch
Children of Buddy4Study and Panasonic employees are not eligible

HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Programme

Open to Indian students pursuing graduation (general or professional courses) in recognized colleges/universities in India
Must have at least 55% in the previous exam
Family income must be equal to or less than ₹2,50,000 per annum
Preference for students who faced personal or family crises in the past three years affecting their education

Scholarships for Engineering Students – Eligibility Criteria (Especially for Girl)

Many students do not realize that there are scholarships specifically for girls pursuing a career in engineering. This section presents a curated list of such scholarships aimed at supporting girls who aspire to become successful engineers.

Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program

Open to Indian female students who have completed Class 12
Must be enrolled in first-year undergraduate STEM courses at NIRF-accredited institutions, or in second-year B.Arch or five-year integrated/dual degree programs
Family income must be equal to or less than ₹8,00,000 per annum

KSB Scholarship and Mentorship Program

Open to girls in the first year of a diploma in engineering or any polytechnic course
Eligible students must be studying in or domiciled around Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Satara, Coimbatore, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Osmanabad, Nandurbar, Raigad, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, or Palghar
Students must have scored over 60% in their previous classes
Family income must be less than ₹8 lakh per year
Children of KSB Limited and Buddy4Study employees are not eligible

Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship for Women Engineering Students

Girls in the first year of engineering diploma or polytechnic courses
Must have scored 60% or more in previous classes
Family income should be less than ₹8 lakh per year
Eligible students should be studying in or domiciled around select cities: Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Satara, Coimbatore, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Osmanabad, Nandurbar, Raigad, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, or Palghar
Children of KSB Limited and Buddy4Study employees are not eligible

Scholarships for Engineering Students 2026 – Awards

The scholarships for engineering students offer different benefits depending on the provider, provided the student meets the eligibility criteria. The awarded amount is disbursed through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) directly into the student’s bank account. The details of the scholarship amounts are listed below.

Scholarships for Engineering Students – Award Amount

Scholarship Name	Awards
Scholarship For Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities	Up to ₹2,00,000 per annum
AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme	₹50,000 per annum
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student	₹50,000 per annum
AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students	₹50,000 per annum
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students	₹12,000 per year for B.Tech degrees
Khorana Program for Scholars	Round-trip Airfare, Stipends and Health Insurance
S.N. Bose Scholars Program	Round-trip Airfare, Stipends and Health Insurance
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship, West Bengal	UG Engineering: ₹5,000 per month, PG Engineering: ₹5,000 per month
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability, Maharashtra	Hostellers: ₹1,200–₹380/month; Day scholars: ₹550–₹230/month; Extra allowance for blind students: ₹100–₹50/month
Post-Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities	Up to ₹1,40,000 per annum
Technical Education Scholarships for Diploma Students, Himachal Pradesh	Postgraduate students: ₹200/month (General), ₹400/month (SC/ST/Antyodaya), Diploma students: ₹100/month
Nagaland State Merit Scholarship	Financial assistance based on merit
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)	₹25,000 per month stipend, ₹2,500 per month for communication/internet/laptop expenses, completion certificate
NEC Merit Scholarship	₹20,000 per year for diploma courses, ₹22,000 per year for degree courses, ₹25,000 per year for postgraduate courses, ₹30,000 per year for M.Phil./Ph.D. programs
Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program	100% tuition fee, free hostel and mess fees, laptop in 1st year
Aspire Scholarship Program	Tuition fees, hostel fees, food, related expenses for 4 years
Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program	80% of annual course fees, up to ₹1,00,000 per year
Panasonic Ratti Chhatr Scholarship	₹70,250 per annum
HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Programme	General undergraduate students: ₹30,000, Professional undergraduate students: ₹50,000
Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program	Up to ₹1,00,000 per annum
KSB Scholarship and Mentorship Program	₹25,000 and mentorship support
Rolls-Royce Wings4Her Scholarship for Women Engineering Students	₹35,000 one-time scholarship

Scholarships for Engineering Students 2026 – FAQs

Which scholarship is available for 2026?

For 2026, several key scholarships are available for engineering students in India, including government programs like the AICTE Pragati (for girls), Saksham (for differently-abled students), PMSS, and PM-USP Central Sector Scheme. Prominent private scholarships include the Bharti Airtel Scholarship, HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS, and the Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship.

What is the 75000 rupees scholarship?

The ₹75,000 scholarship generally refers to top-tier private CSR funding programs such as the HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS or the Vidyadhan Scholarship Scheme. These offer financial aid of up to ₹75,000 per year to meritorious engineering and professional course students from low-income families or those facing personal financial crises.

In which month will the scholarship come in 2026?

Scholarship disbursements typically occur between December and March, following the closure of application portals in October/November and the completion of two-tier verification (by institutes and state nodal agencies).

What is a 60,000 SC ST OBC scholarship?

The ₹60,000 SC/ST/OBC scholarship refers to government post-matric financial assistance schemes designed for reserved category students pursuing higher education, technical degrees, or professional courses beyond Class 12, covering tuition fees and maintenance allowances for applicants with family incomes below ₹2.5 LPA.

How much scholarship can I get from SSP for engineering students SC?

Under the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) for SC engineering students, eligible candidates can receive 100% tuition fee reimbursement along with an annual maintenance allowance ranging from ₹13,000 to over ₹20,000 depending on hostel status and specific state department guidelines.