Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2025–26

About

The scholarship program aims to support 5,000 meritorious first-year undergraduate students across India. It is awarded on a merit-cum-means basis to students enrolled in regular full-time degree courses in any stream. The scholarship provides financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh over the duration of the degree program and offers networking opportunities through a strong alumni network.

Last Date to Apply

October 7, 2025

Benefits

  1. Financial support up to ₹2 lakh over the duration of the degree program.
  2. Coverage includes tuition fees, hostel fees, laptop purchase, and academic books/courses.
  3. Direct transfer of funds into the student’s bank account on a yearly basis.
  4. Automatic access to a vibrant alumni network.

Eligibility Criteria

Mandatory:

  1. Indian citizen residing in India.
  2. Passed 12th standard with a minimum of 60% marks.
  3. Currently enrolled in the 1st year (academic year 2025–26) of a regular full-time undergraduate degree course.
  4. Household income of less than ₹15 lakh per annum (preference given to ≤ ₹2.5 lakh).
    5.Completion of the mandatory online aptitude test.

Ineligible:

  1. Students in 2nd year or higher (enrolled before academic year 2025–26).
  2. Students pursuing degrees through online, hybrid, remote, or distance modes.
    3.Students who have passed a diploma after 10th standard.
  3. Students in 2-year or 6-year undergraduate degree courses.
  4. Failure to appear for the aptitude test or involvement in cheating during the test.

Documents Required

  1. Passport-size photograph.
    2.Address proof (permanent address).
    3.Marksheet of 10th Class Board Examination.
    4.Marksheet of 12th Class Board Examination.
  2. Bonafide Student Certificate from the current college/institution of enrolment.
  3. Bank account details (preferably a cancelled cheque or passbook copy).

Selection Process

  1. Application Submission: Complete the online application form with personal, academic, and achievement details.
  2. Aptitude Test: Mandatory online test comprising 60 multiple-choice questions covering verbal ability, analytical and logical ability, and numerical ability.
  3. Initial Evaluation: Assessment based on aptitude test scores, academic records, and personal information.
  4. Final Selection: Announcement of up to 5,000 scholars based on merit-cum-means criteria.

Work Expectations

1.Maintain full-time enrolment in the undergraduate program.

  1. Achieve satisfactory academic progress (pass every academic year).
  2. Comply with the terms and conditions set forth by the scholarship program.

Additional Notes

  1. The scholarship is renewable annually, contingent upon meeting academic and program requirements.
  2. Students can accept other scholarships or awards in conjunction with the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship.
  3. Applicants must have their own active bank account; accounts of parents or family members are not accepted.
  4. The application portal is best viewed in the latest version of Google Chrome.

Ofiicial Website

https://www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/UG_Scholarship.aspx

Application Link

https://www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/UG_Scholarship.aspx