The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships support meritorious first-year undergraduate students across India by providing financial assistance for higher education. The scholarship is awarded on a merit-cum-means basis and is open to students pursuing a regular full-time undergraduate degree in any stream.
For the 2026тАУ27 academic cycle, Reliance Foundation offered 5,000 undergraduate scholarships, with selected scholars eligible to receive up to INR 2 lakh over the duration of their degree programme.
About Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible for talented students who may face financial constraints.
The programme supports students from different academic backgrounds because applicants from any undergraduate stream can apply, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Moreover, the scholarship goes beyond financial assistance. Selected scholars can become part of a wider alumni and support network that can contribute to their personal and professional development.
Reliance Foundation Scholarship Benefits
The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship provides financial support of up to INR 2 lakh throughout the duration of the undergraduate degree programme.
In addition to financial assistance, scholars can benefit from a strong alumni network and an enabling support system designed to support their long-term academic and career journey.
The programme also looks for qualities such as:
- Excellence
- Leadership potential
- Integrity
- Community commitment
- Growth mindset
- Courage
Therefore, the scholarship considers more than academic performance while identifying promising students.
Scholarship Amount
Selected students can receive up to INR 2,00,000 over the duration of their undergraduate degree programme.
The scholarship therefore helps students manage some of the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education.
Who Can Apply?
The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is designed for students who are beginning their undergraduate education.
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- They must be resident Indian citizens.
- They must have passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks.
- They must be studying in the first year of a regular, full-time undergraduate degree programme.
- Their household income must be less than or equal to INR 15 lakh per year.
- They must complete the mandatory online aptitude test.
The programme gives preference to applicants whose household income is below INR 2.5 lakh.
Who Is Not Eligible?
Students cannot apply if they fall into any of the following categories:
- Students studying in the second year or higher of their undergraduate programme.
- Students enrolled through online, remote, distance, hybrid or other non-regular modes.
- Students who completed a diploma after Class 10 instead of completing Class 12.
- Students enrolled in two-year or six-year undergraduate degree programmes.
- Students who fail to complete the mandatory aptitude test.
- Applicants found cheating during the aptitude test.
Eligible Courses and Streams
One of the major advantages of this undergraduate scholarship in India is its broad academic coverage.
Students can apply while pursuing a regular full-time undergraduate degree in any stream, subject to the programme’s eligibility conditions.
Therefore, the scholarship is not restricted to engineering, medicine, science, commerce or arts students alone.
Documents Required
Applicants should be prepared to provide relevant personal, academic and supporting information during the online application.
The application process includes:
- Personal and contact information
- Academic information
- Achievements and awards
- Supporting documents
- Relevant academic records
- Household income information
- Disability certificate, where applicable
Applicants should carefully verify all information and documents before submitting the application.
How to Apply for Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship?
The application process is conducted online.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
First, complete the eligibility questionnaire available through the official scholarship portal.
Step 2: Register Online
Next, provide the required personal and contact details to begin the application process.
Step 3: Enter Academic Details
Provide your Class 12 information and current undergraduate programme details accurately.
Step 4: Add Achievements
Enter relevant academic, extracurricular and other achievements as requested in the application.
Step 5: Upload Documents
Upload all mandatory supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Step 6: Complete the Aptitude Test
Applicants must complete the mandatory online aptitude test.
The test contains 60 multiple-choice questions and has a duration of 60 minutes. It assesses areas including verbal ability, analytical and logical ability, and numerical ability.
Step 7: Review and Submit
Finally, review the complete application carefully before submitting it online.
After submission, applicants receive an automated confirmation, along with a unique application number for reference.
Reliance Foundation Scholarship Selection Procedure
The Reliance Foundation scholarship selection process evaluates applicants using multiple parameters.
1. Online Application
Applicants first submit their personal, academic and supporting information through the online application portal.
2. Aptitude Test
Eligible applicants must take the mandatory 60-minute aptitude test.
3. Initial Evaluation
Reliance Foundation evaluates applications using a combination of:
- Aptitude test performance
- Academic information
- Personal information
- Other submitted application details
4. Merit-Cum-Means Selection
The final evaluation follows a merit-cum-means approach, considering both the applicant’s merit and financial circumstances.
5. Scholar Announcement
Finally, up to 5,000 undergraduate scholars are selected for the scholarship.
Where to apply for this scholarship?
https://scholarshipportal.reliancefoundation.org/RegisterScholar#ug
Official Website
https://scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/UG_Scholarship
Contact Details
For queries related to the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, students can use the following official contact channels:
WhatsApp: 7977 100 100
Helpline: (011) 4117 1414
Email: RF.UGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org
Students should use only the official Reliance Foundation channels for scholarship-related communication.