Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2026-27
About the Program
Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2025-2026 provides 100% tuition fees, hostel charges, and a free laptop for meritorious engineering students in India's top 50 NIRF-ranked institutions. Apply by July 31, 2025 with family income below ₹8.5 lakh.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship is fully funded, covering 100% of annual tuition fees, 100% of hostel fees, and 100% of mess fees for the entire 4-5 year engineering course duration. It also includes a high-end laptop provided in the first year. The financial support is renewed annually based on performance criteria. Payments are typically transferred directly to the student's or institution's bank account as per the scholarship's DBT mechanism, though specific Aadhaar-seeding details are not explicitly detailed in the available sources.
Inclusions
100% annual tuition fees for entire course duration (4-5 years), 100% hostel and mess fees, New laptop in first year, Mentorship and career guidance, Renewable annually
Important Note
Must be in top 50 NIRF-ranked institutions. Preference to underrepresented groups. Cannot receive other scholarships for same purpose
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
UG
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection is based on a merit-cum-means criteria
Candidates must be first-year undergraduate engineering students admitted to a top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering institute for the 2026-27 academic year
Eligibility requires a family annual income not exceeding INR 8 lakh (some sources cite 8.5 lakh)
Preference is given to girl students, single-parent households, and disabled candidates
Candidates must also submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP), entrance exam scorecards (JEE/university), and Class XII marksheets.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship is renewable annually for up to 5 years (depending on course duration)
Renewal conditions require maintaining a minimum CGPA and attendance without backlogs as per the Foundation's guidelines
Students must continue to meet the economic eligibility criteria and not be receiving another scholarship for the same educational expenses.
Application Process
- 1Click 'Show Interest'
Visit the official page at [bhartiairtelfoundation.org](https://bhartiairtelfoundation.org/bharti-airtel-scholarship) and click the 'Show Interest' button.
- 2Register on Buddy4Study
You will be redirected to the Buddy4Study portal. Register or log in to your account.
- 3Fill the Interest Form
Navigate to the 'Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2026-27' page and fill in all required personal, academic, and parental details.
- 4Upload Documents
Upload the following mandatory documents: - Government ID (Voter ID, PAN, Driver's License) - Class XII Marksheet - Admission Proof (Admission/Fee letter for 2026-27) - Entrance Exam Scorecard (JEE or University) - Income Proof (ITR Form + Bank Statement or Income Certificate if unemployed) - Bank Details (Applicant & Parent: Account Number, IFSC, 6-month statement) - Institution Bank Details - Passport-sized Photograph - Statement of Purpose (SOP) - Proof of Extra-curricular activities/achievements (if applicable)
- 5Review and Submit
Carefully review all entered details and click 'Submit' to complete your application.
- 6Track Status
Monitor your application status online via your Buddy4Study dashboard. Deadline: Apply before July 31, 2026.
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Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 July 2026
The application deadline for Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program 2026-27 is July 31, 2026.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the exact family income limit for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship 2026-27?▼
The family's annual income from all sources must not exceed **INR 8 lakh** according to the official foundation website. Some third-party sources mention INR 8.5 lakh, but the official source states INR 8 lakh as the strict threshold.
Q. Does the scholarship cover hostel and mess fees entirely?▼
**Yes**, the scholarship is fully funded and covers **100% of tuition fees, 100% of hostel fees, and 100% of mess fees** for the entire duration of the 4-5 year engineering course. It also includes a free high-end laptop in the first year.
Q. Can I apply if I am already receiving another scholarship?▼
**No**, students who are already receiving another scholarship for the same educational expenses (tuition, hostel, or mess) are **not eligible** for the Bharti Airtel Scholarship. You must be solely dependent on this scholarship for these costs.
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