Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) Renewal Process 2026

Renewal Guidelines & Conditions

Renewable subject to 60% marks yearly

Key Renewal Prerequisites

  • Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
  • No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
  • Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.

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]