• India Scholarship Application 2026-27

    Please read the instructions before filling the application form.

  • Welcome

    Thank you for your interest in the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Scholarship.

    This scholarship supports deserving undergraduate students pursuing professional education by recognizing both academic merit and financial need.

    Before you begin, please keep the following documents ready:


    • Recent passport-size photograph
    • Aadhaar Card
    • Class X & Class XII Marksheet
    • JEE/ NEET/ NATA or Relevant entrance examination Scorecard
    • Admission Letter / College ID
    • Latest Fee Receipt
    • Family Income Proof
    • Electricity/Water Bill
    • Agricultural Land Documents (if applicable)


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  • Eligibility

  • Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship

    Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

    • The scholarship is open to students admitted to the first year of a full-time undergraduate professional degree program for the academic year 2026–27.
    • Drop year is not eligible.

    Eligible Professional Undergraduate Programmes include:

    • Engineering & Technology (B.Tech./B.E.)
    • Medicine (MBBS)
    • Dentistry (BDS)
    • Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing/B.Nursing)
    • Pharmacy (B.Pharm./Pharm.D)
    • Architecture (B.Arch.)
    • Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH)

    Applicants must have secured a minimum of 80% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in their Class XII Board Examination.

    Applicants must have qualified the relevant entrance examination for their respective course (where applicable) 

    • JEE Main: AIR 50,000 or below
    • JEE Advanced: AIR 40,000 or below 
    • NEET UG: AIR 50,000 or below 
    • NATA: Minimum 100 marks or any other recognized entrance examination
    • The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹12,00,000

    Applicants from agricultural families must provide details of agricultural land holdings along with supporting documents.

    Preference may be given to applicants who:

    • Studied in Government or Government-Aided Schools.
    • Are first-generation college students.

    Are academically meritorious female students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with the Foundation's commitment to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

    Meeting the above eligibility criteria does not guarantee the award of a scholarship. Selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of academic merit, financial need, supporting documents, authenticity of the application, and performance in subsequent stages of the selection process.

     

  • Selection Process

    The Swami Dayanand Education Foundation follows a multi-stage selection process to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of all applications.

    I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee the award of a scholarship.
    If shortlisted after the initial review, I may be required to participate in the subsequent stages of the selection process, which may include:

    • Document verification
    • An online aptitude/written assessment
    • Personal interview(s), if applicable

    Failure to participate in the required assessment(s) within the stipulated timeline may result in disqualification from the scholarship process.

  • Are you applying for:*
  • Have you secured at least 80% in Class XII*
  • Is your annual family income below ₹12,00,000*
  • Do you have a drop year*
  • Are you currently admitted to the first year of your undergraduate course*
  • Do you have access to a laptop or desktop computer that you can use to take the SDEF online assessment, if shortlisted*
  • If you do not have access to a laptop/desktop, do you have access to a nearby cybercafe or computer centre where you could take the online assessment if shortlisted?*
  • Do you have reliable internet access to participate in an online assessment?*

  • You are not eligible for the scholarship program.

     If you have any other questions, please write to us at scholarships@swamidayanand.org

  • Personal Details

    Please provide your details
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Gender*
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  • Area of Residence*

  • College Details

  • Admission Type*

  • Academics

    Please provide complete information.
  • Education Summary (Please write education details starting primary school, in ascending order. Please make sure that you provide correct details and do not skip any information)* - REQUIRES ANSWERS IN EVERY CELL*
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  • Academic Achievements

  • Fee Particulars (per year) to be paid by the student - (fee receipts to be attached) *
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  • Extracurricular activities (List all the activities in which you have participated in your school/college): The applicant is advised to fill the details as much as possible. Please write "NA" if it does not apply to you*
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  • Awards & Achievements (List all the Awards and achievements you have received in your school/college): The applicant is advised to fill the details as much as possible. Please write "NA" if it does not apply to you*
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  • Family Income, Education, & Occupation

    Please provide complete & correct information.
  • Fill Father's Details*
  • Fill Mother's Details*
  • Father's Employment History: (Provide a brief overview of your employment history, including your previous job titles, the names of the companies or organizations you worked for and the duration of employment for each position. Start with your most recent employment and work backward)
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  • Mother's Employment History: (Provide a brief overview of your employment history, including your previous job titles, the names of the companies or organizations you worked for and the duration of employment for each position. Start with your most recent employment and work backward)
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  • If Parent's occupation is farming?
  • Agriculture:
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  • Financial resources*
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  • Siblings (not married)*
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  • If the family own any Transport, please write the following details (write "NA" if not applicable)
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  • Financial Information

  • Financial Information*
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  • Recommended references: teachers, professors, school/college officials, employers, or other non-family adults who can comment on the applicant's academic or personal background*

  • Documents upload

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  • Submit Application

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  • NOTE: If you receive an error while submitting an application, please make sure that you have not missed any mandatory fields and completed all the tables. Some of the tables may requires atleast one answer. Please write "NA" if not applicable to you and finish the form.

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