General Scholarships 2026
Explore dedicated educational funding opportunities for General students across India. Currently, we have 31 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility.
Why General Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from General backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.
Active General Scholarships
BITSAT Scholarship 2026
BITS Pilani
e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Dashmottar)
Uttar Pradesh Government
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship
Uttar Pradesh Government
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship
Uttar Pradesh Government
NEC Merit Scholarship
North Eastern Council
PM Scholarship Scheme (Railways)
Ministry of Railways
Tata Trusts Education Grants
Tata Trusts
Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
Reliance Foundation
Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme
Aditya Birla Group
Kotak Shiksha Nidhi Scholarship
Kotak Education Foundation
Vidyasaarathi Scholarship (CSR Programs)
NSDL e-Governance / CSR Partners
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Government of Tamil Nadu
NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka)
DSERT Karnataka
NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra)
MSCE Pune
Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka)
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)
Chief Minister's Relief Fund, West Bengal
Lila Poonawalla Foundation Scholarship
Lila Poonawalla Foundation
Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship
Foundation for Excellence
ONGC Scholarship (CSR)
ONGC Foundation
FAEA Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies 2025-26
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Usually, students are allowed to avail only one government scholarship at a time. However, you can often combine a government scholarship with a private or corporate one.
What is the income limit?
Income limits vary. For many post-matric schemes, it is around ₹2.5 Lakh per year. OBC and General (EWS) schemes often range from ₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakh.
Which portal should I use?
Central schemes are usually on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). State-specific schemes are on state portals like SSP or SAMS.
Is a Caste Certificate mandatory?
Yes, for all category-based scholarships, a valid Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.