Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2026 Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-based on Class 12 board marks and JEE/NEET entrance ranks, targeting girl candidates with family income <= ₹8 Lakhs.
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 Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program 2026
Q.Is this scholarship open to boys?
No, the Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship is strictly for female candidates pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields.
Q.What courses are eligible?
First-year undergraduate STEM degrees (Engineering, MBBS, Integrated MSc, B.Arch, etc.) in NIRF-accredited or reputable government-recognized colleges.
Q.What is the family income limit?
The annual household income limit from all sources must not exceed ₹8 Lakhs.