The Government of West Bengal runs one of the most generous state scholarship systems in India — but it works differently from most states in one key way: there is no single common portal. Instead, West Bengal delivers its schemes through separate portals for different student groups — the flagship Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) … Read more
Gujarat runs one of the most generous and broadly accessible state scholarship systems in India, delivered through a single-window platform — the Digital Gujarat portal — which hosts 33+ scholarship schemes worth anywhere from ₹940 to ₹2,00,000 per year. What sets Gujarat apart is its flagship MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana), a merit scholarship that … Read more
The Government of Rajasthan runs one of India’s most wide-ranging state scholarship systems — and, distinctively, it delivers all of it through a single digital gateway: the SSO (Single Sign-On) portal. From full tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowances to a free scooty plus ₹20,000 cash for meritorious girls and ₹75,000 of free coaching … Read more
Tamil Nadu runs one of the most distinctive state scholarship systems in India — one that rewards students for studying in government schools and for being the first graduate in their family, alongside the usual category-based support. From the ₹1,000-a-month Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan schemes to full tuition fee waivers for first-generation graduates and … Read more
The Government of Karnataka runs one of India’s most inclusive and well-integrated state scholarship systems, delivered through a single unified platform: the State Scholarship Portal (SSP). From full tuition fee reimbursement and hostel support to the Vidyasiri food and accommodation allowance and even overseas study funding, Karnataka’s schemes cover students from Class 1 right up … Read more
The Government of Andhra Pradesh runs one of India’s most complete fee-reimbursement systems, ensuring that eligible students can study ITI, Polytechnic, Degree, Engineering, Medical, and PG courses without paying tuition out of pocket. From 100% tuition fee reimbursement and an annual maintenance allowance to free civil-services coaching and an overseas study grant, AP’s schemes are … Read more
The Government of Telangana runs one of the largest and most digitally advanced state scholarship systems in India, supporting around 13–14 lakh students every year through a single flagship platform: TS ePASS. From 100% tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowances to an overseas study grant of up to ₹20 lakh, Telangana’s schemes cover students … Read more
The Government of Maharashtra runs one of the most comprehensive state scholarship systems in India — and, uniquely, it delivers almost all of it through a single portal, MahaDBT. From full tuition and exam-fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowances to hostel support worth up to ₹38,000 a year and merit rewards for top students, Maharashtra’s … Read more
The Government of Bihar runs one of the most generous state scholarship ecosystems in India. From girl-child incentives worth up to ₹50,000 and merit rewards for first-division students, to full fee reimbursement for reserved-category students and a ₹4 lakh Student Credit Card for higher education, Bihar’s schemes are designed to ensure that no student drops … Read more
More than 13 lakh Indian students were pursuing higher education abroad in 2024, and the number keeps climbing. But so does the cost: a two-year postgraduate degree in the USA, UK, or Australia now typically lands between ₹40 lakh and ₹80 lakh once tuition, living, insurance, and travel are added up. A study abroad scholarship … Read more