EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Oct-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a citizen of India
- be a female student
- have secured admission in an MBBS course in FY 2026–27 (Note: Only students admitted in FY 2026–27 are eligible to apply)
- have completed grade 10th and 12th exams with a minimum of 70% marks (60% for SC/ST/OBC category students), or have appeared for grade 12th from a recognized state or central board. (Note: Candidates must submit their grade 12th mark sheet at the time of final selection.)
- belong to a family with an annual income of less than ₹5,00,000
Benefits
Selected candidates shall receive financial assistance of up to ₹65,000 per annum for up to 5 years of MBBS study, covering fees, living costs, books, etc.
The education expenses will be paid directly to the institution for the eligible course upon submission of the mandatory documents. The remaining amount will be given as imprest, with a monthly cycle of reimbursements to top up based on bill submission.
Documents
Applicants should keep a ready scanned copy of the following documents before filling out the online application form:
- Academic Record / Marksheet (10th / 12th)
- Aadhaar Card
- Photo
- Admit card or result of the entrance exam
- Admission confirmation letter or fee-paid receipt from the college for the eligible course
- Valid income proof — for IT payers: last three months' pay slips, IT assessment of the previous year, or salary certificate from employer; for non-IT payers: income certificate issued from Zila Parishad / Block / Tehsildar / local government authority, or a signed affidavit
At the time of interview/counselling, students must present the original copies of all the above documents. Qualifying for the Personal Interview round is mandatory for all courses.
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Step 4: Read all the details carefully and scroll down to click ‘Apply Now’
Step 5: Click ‘Sign in with Google’. Enter your email ID and sign in. Fill in all the details, tick the checkbox, and click 'Submit'.
Step 6: Once you have successfully registered, fill in all the mentioned details and upload the necessary documents to proceed with your application.
Post-submission, applicants will be able to track their application progress on the website.
Important Dates
Application Start: September 10, 2026
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected based on:
- Verification of documents and eligibility.
- Their interviews along with parents/guardians will be conducted physically or virtually.
- Final selection will be done on the basis of clearing eligibility, ranking, background verification and interview.
- The scholarship will be disbursed in accordance with the college's fee schedule.
- (Note: Grant of the scholarship will be at the discretion of the selection board, and its decision will be final and binding on the applicants.)
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Submission of the application does not confirm the grant of a scholarship to the applicant.
- Applicants should read the scholarship form carefully and check that all details are correct before submitting the application.
- If any discrepancy is found in the submitted documents (including at virtual counselling, where originals must be presented at the time of handing over the scholarship), the application will be rejected.
- The admission letter from the college must be presented prior to disbursement of the scholarship; the application will be cancelled if this is not provided within the stipulated time.
Important Links
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this scholarship?
Answer: The scholarship is offered by the Lotus Petal Foundation, supported by a Corporate partner.
Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Female Indian citizens who have secured admission to an MBBS course during FY 2026–27, and who meet the academic and income eligibility criteria, can apply.
Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: Selected candidates receive financial assistance of up to ₹65,000 per annum for up to 5 years of MBBS study, covering fees, living costs, books, etc.
Question: When does the application portal open and close?
Answer: The application portal is open from September 10, 2026 to October 30, 2026.
Question: Is submitting the application form a guarantee of receiving the scholarship?
Answer: No, submission of the application does not confirm the award of a scholarship; selection is at the discretion of the selection board.
