Reliance Foundation Scholarship: Eligibility & How to Apply
Quick answer: Reliance Foundation awards up to ₹2 lakh to 5,000 first-year undergraduates (any stream, 60%+ in Class 12, household income below ₹15 lakh) and up to ₹6 lakh to ~100 postgraduates in tech/energy/life-science fields. Apply free at scholarships.reliancefoundation.org when the annual window opens (typically mid-year, closing around early October), including an online aptitude test.
One of India's biggest private scholarships — but not the only one you may qualify for.
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The two programs
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Awards | Up to 5,000 students/year | ~100 scholars/year |
| Amount | Up to ₹2 lakh over the degree | Up to ₹6 lakh over the program |
| Who | First-year students of any full-time UG degree | First-year PG students in engineering, technology, energy & life sciences fields |
| Basis | Merit-cum-means (60%+ in Class 12; income < ₹15 lakh, priority < ₹2.5 lakh) | Primarily academic excellence |
Undergraduate eligibility in detail
- Indian citizen, enrolled in the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree at a recognised Indian institution — all streams (arts, science, commerce, engineering, medicine) are eligible
- Minimum 60% in Class 12
- Household income below ₹15 lakh/year, with preference to families earning under ₹2.5 lakh
- Selection includes a mandatory online aptitude test taken during the application
The wide ₹15 lakh ceiling makes this one of the few major scholarships middle-class families also qualify for — don't self-reject on income.
How to apply
- Watch for the window on scholarships.reliancefoundation.org — recent cycles opened around mid-year and closed in early October (the 2025-26 deadline was 4 October 2025).
- Register and fill the online form: personal, academic, and income details.
- Upload documents: Class 10/12 marksheets, admission proof, income proof (ITR/income certificate/salary slips), Aadhaar, photo.
- Complete the online aptitude test — it's part of selection, so take it seriously and in a stable internet window.
- Shortlisted candidates may go through verification before awards are announced. Application is completely free.
Worth knowing
- The scholarship pays over the duration of the degree in tranches tied to academic progress — one application in first year, no annual re-application.
- It generally can be held alongside government scholarships like NSP post-matric — check the year's terms for stacking rules.
- Helplines run via WhatsApp and email during the window (listed on the official site) — use them rather than third-party "agents". No one can get you selected for a fee.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the UG scholarship?
First-year UG students (any stream) with 60%+ in Class 12 and household income under ₹15 lakh — priority below ₹2.5 lakh.
Who is eligible for the PG scholarship?
First-year postgraduates in engineering, technology, energy, and life-science fields, selected mainly on academic excellence — up to ₹6 lakh.
How do I apply?
Free online application at scholarships.reliancefoundation.org during the annual window, with documents and a mandatory online aptitude test.
Is it renewable?
The award covers the degree duration in tranches — you apply once in first year.
Reliance, Tata, HDFC, NSP, state scholarships — check them all in one go.
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Sources: Reliance Foundation Scholarships, Reliance Foundation. Award counts, criteria, and dates are set per cycle — confirm on the official site when the window opens. Last verified 5 June 2026.