Vidyasaarathi Scholarship (CSR Programs) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on merit ranking, family income limits (typically under ₹3 to ₹5 Lakhs per annum depending on the scheme), and specific corporate criteria (such as geographic location, gender, or field of study).
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 Vidyasaarathi Scholarship (CSR Programs)
Q.What is Vidyasaarathi?
Vidyasaarathi is a technology-enabled initiative by Protean eGov Technologies Limited that connects deserving students with corporate funders offering scholarships under CSR programs.
Q.Do I need to pay any fee to apply on Vidyasaarathi?
No, registration and applying for scholarships on the Vidyasaarathi portal is completely free of charge.
Q.Can I apply for multiple scholarships on Vidyasaarathi?
Yes, you can register and apply for multiple schemes, but you can only be awarded and accept one scholarship at a time, depending on the terms of the corporate sponsors.