Who is eligible for the Tata Capital Pankh scholarship?

Indian students in Class 11, Class 12, diploma/ITI/polytechnic, or undergraduate degree courses at recognised institutions, who scored at least 60% in the previous academic year and whose annual family income is ₹2.5 lakh or less. Children of Tata Capital and Buddy4Study employees are excluded.

How much does the Pankh scholarship pay?

Up to 80% of course fees, capped at ₹10,000 for Class 11–12 students and ₹12,000 for undergraduate/diploma/ITI students (caps as per the recent cycle — confirm the current year's amounts).

How do I apply for the Tata Capital Pankh scholarship?

Applications run online through the Buddy4Study platform (buddy4study.com): register, open the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship page during the window, fill the form, upload marksheets, income proof, fee receipts and bank details, and submit. Selection involves shortlisting, possible telephonic interview, and document verification.

When does the Pankh scholarship open?

Cycles are announced annually, typically opening with the academic year (around June–September). Watch the Buddy4Study program page for current dates.

Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship: Eligibility & How to Apply

Updated 5 June 2026 · By the SchemeCheck team

Quick answer: The Tata Capital Pankh scholarship supports students from families earning ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year who scored 60%+ last year — in Class 11/12, diploma/ITI, or any undergraduate degree. It pays up to 80% of course fees (capped around ₹10,000–₹12,000 by level). Applications are free, online via the Buddy4Study program page.

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Eligibility criteria

Indian national, studying at a recognised institution in India
Currently enrolled in Class 11 or 12, a diploma/ITI/polytechnic course, or an undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., engineering and others)
Minimum 60% marks in the preceding academic year/semester
Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh from all sources
Children of Tata Capital and Buddy4Study employees are not eligible

What it pays

Level	Award (recent cycle)
Class 11–12	80% of course fees, up to ₹10,000
Diploma / ITI / Polytechnic / UG degree	80% of course fees, up to ₹12,000

Caps can change between cycles — confirm the current year's amounts on the program page.

How to apply

Register (free) on Buddy4Study and open the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program page during the application window (cycles typically open with the academic year, around June–September).
Click Apply Now, fill the form with personal, academic, and family income details.
Upload documents: previous year's marksheet, income proof (income certificate/ITR/salary slips), current admission/fee receipt, Aadhaar, bank passbook, and photo.
Submit and track in your Buddy4Study dashboard. Selection involves shortlisting on merit-and-means, a possible telephonic interview, and document verification before disbursal to your bank account.

Pair it with other scholarships

Pankh's award is fee-linked and modest — most eligible students can stack it with government scholarships like NSP post-matric or state schemes (TN, Karnataka SSP), and you should also check Reliance Foundation (up to ₹2 lakh) and HDFC Parivartan. Always read each program's exclusivity clause for the current year.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Tata Capital Pankh?

Class 11/12, diploma/ITI, and UG students with 60%+ marks and family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

How much does it pay?

80% of course fees up to ₹10,000 (school) or ₹12,000 (diploma/UG), per the recent cycle.

How do I apply?

Free online application through the Buddy4Study program page during the annual window, with marksheets, income proof, and fee receipts.

When does it open?

Annually, usually with the academic year (June–September). Watch the program page for dates.

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