Scholarship Eligibility Checker

Answer a few questions to see which broad scholarship categories you likely qualify for.

India has thousands of scholarships — central government schemes, state schemes, category-reserved schemes, minority schemes, and hundreds of private/corporate ones — and it's genuinely hard to know where to even start looking. This scholarship eligibility checker is built for exactly that starting point. Instead of searching a giant database of individually named scholarships (which change and expire constantly), it asks a few simple questions — your category, family income band, current education level, marks, and optionally your gender — and matches you to the broad types of scholarships you're likely to qualify for, like government merit-based aid, category-specific schemes, minority scholarships, or private foundation funding. It's meant for students from 10th pass through postgraduate level who want a quick, honest starting point before digging into specific scheme details on official portals. Nothing you enter here is saved, sent anywhere, or used to submit any application — it's just a client-side pointer to help you search smarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this scholarship eligibility checker?

It shows broad scholarship categories based on common, general eligibility patterns (typical income caps, category requirements, marks thresholds) — not a database of individual named scholarships. Every real scheme has its own exact rules, deadlines and documentation requirements, so always verify on the official scholarship portal or with your institution before assuming you qualify.

Does this tool submit an application for me?

No. This tool doesn't submit anything anywhere — there's no login, no data collection, and nothing you enter is sent to a server or saved. It only tells you which broad categories to look into; you still need to apply separately through the relevant official portal (like the National Scholarship Portal) or directly with the scheme provider.

How do I actually apply for a scholarship once I find a matching category?

Most central and many state government scholarships in India are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), where you register, select the specific scheme you're eligible for, and upload supporting documents (income certificate, caste/category certificate, marksheets, bank details). Private and corporate scholarships are usually applied for directly on the foundation's own website. Always check the exact application window — most scholarships have fixed yearly deadlines.

Why didn't I match any category-specific or income-based scholarships?

Category-reserved scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and income-based scholarships have specific eligibility rules by design — if you selected General category or an income band above the typical cap, those categories won't show since you likely wouldn't qualify. You'll still see broader categories like merit-based, state, and private scholarships that don't depend on category or income.

Can I check eligibility for scholarships in a specific state?

This tool flags state government scholarships as a category worth exploring, since almost every state runs its own schemes, but exact eligibility and amounts vary too much state-to-state to check generically here. Search your state's education department website or the National Scholarship Portal, which lists many state schemes too.