INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
🏛️ Department of Science and Technology (DST)•📍 All India
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 31 December 2025. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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INSPIRE-SHE aims to attract talented youth to study and pursue careers in basic sciences through comprehensive annual grants.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹80,000 per annum (₹60,000 cash + ₹20,000 research grant)
Inclusions
₹80,000 per year for 5 years.
Important Note
For students who topped their board exams or competitive exams and pursue science.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE), applicants must be enrolled in Undergraduate, Postgraduate (All). Family annual income must be within scheme parameters.
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Strict merit-based (Top 1% or Top 10k ranks).
Renewal Policy
Renewable subject to 60% marks yearly
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) must be submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
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Login to INSPIRE portal
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Submit Class 12 marks or Rank card
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Provide course details
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Institute endorsement
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Selection
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include Marksheet, Rank Certificate (JEE/NEET), Domicile, Photo. Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is 31 December 2025. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
Application Deadline
31 December 2025
Applications usually open in January - March
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the eligibility for INSPIRE-SHE?▼
Top 1% in Class XII Boards, top 10000 in IIT-JEE/NEET, or scholars from KVPY/NTSE/JBNSTS/International Olympiads pursuing B.Sc./B.S./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Natural/Basic Sciences.[1][2][3]
Q. What is the scholarship amount?▼
Rs. 80,000 per annum: Rs. 60,000 scholarship (Rs. 5,000/month) + Rs. 20,000 mentorship grant for summer projects.[1][2][3]
Q. What are the continuation rules?▼
Maintain >=60% marks or GPA >=7.0 in first attempt of annual/semester exams; submit performance reports annually.[2][4]
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