Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme

Short Title: Jindal Scholarship

Administered by: Sitaram Jindal Foundation

Financial Support: ₹500 to ₹3,200 per month (₹6,000 to ₹38,400 per annum)

Academic Level: Undergraduate

Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹400000 / Year

Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

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Scheme Overview & Objective

One of India's most respected charitable trusts providing educational stipends to thousands of needy students across all Indian states.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification	Class 11 to Post-Graduation students in regular courses
Academic Disciplines / Streams	All Streams (Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, Diploma, ITI)
Family Income Limit	Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹400000 from all sources.
Minimum Academic Score	Minimum 60.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	All India

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹500 to ₹3,200 per month (₹6,000 to ₹38,400 per annum)

Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate