Tata Trusts Means-cum-Merit Scholarship for Higher Education

Short Title: Tata Trusts Scholarship

Administered by: Tata Trusts • Tata Philanthropies

Financial Support: 30% to 80% of College Tuition Fee

Academic Level: Undergraduate

Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹400000 / Year

Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

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Scheme Overview & Objective

Continuing Jamsetji Tata's philanthropic legacy of over a century, providing merit-based fee relief to deserving students across India.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification	Enrolled in recognized undergraduate or postgraduate program
Academic Disciplines / Streams	Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Special Education, Social Work
Eligible Degree Courses	B.Tech, MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, MSW, B.Ed Special Education
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

30% to 80% of College Tuition Fee

Direct financial aid towards tuition fee calculated based on verified financial need and academic record.

Tuition Fee Support:
Direct partial or full payment of institutional tuition fees.

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