Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2025-2026 Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-cum-means based on admission to a top 50 NIRF engineering college and family income <= ₹8.5 Lakhs. Preference for girls, single parents, and disabled candidates.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2025-2026
Q.Can general category students apply?
Yes, it is open to all categories, provided the student is admitted to a top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering college and family income is under ₹8.5 Lakhs.
Q.Does it cover private engineering colleges?
Yes, provided the private engineering college is ranked within the top 50 under the NIRF engineering rankings.
Q.Is there a girl student preference?
Yes, the foundation actively prioritizes girl students, disabled candidates, and orphans during selection.