Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/PercentPassing marks only
Target Education LevelsUndergraduate, Postgraduate
Eligible Caste/CategoriesAll
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Indian nationals in Basic/Natural Sciences
Special Conditions
For students who topped their board exams or competitive exams and pursue science.
FAQs for INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
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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