• By Arya Admin
• In Career & Self-Help, Student Blog,
• Posted May 25, 2026

Scholarship for BTech Students in India 2026: Government, Private & Top Engineering Scholarships

Students are given B. Tech scholarships are provided by the government, private corporations, and foundations based on academic performance, economic background, gender, disability status, and community.

Types of Scholarships for BTech Students

• Based on Merit (Entrance Exam and Academic Performance)
• Based on Family Income Certificate
• Based on Both Merit and Income Certificate
• For Girls, Minorities, and Special Categories
• Based on JEE Scores

Top Government Scholarships for Engineering Students

1. AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarships

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	₹50,000–₹56,000/year
   Eligibility	Girls (Pragati) / Differently-abled (Saksham); family income < ₹8 LPA; AICTE-approved college
   Apply	National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
   Cycle	Opens July–August 2026

2. INSPIRE Scholarship (DST)

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	₹80,000/year + mentoring
   Eligibility	Top Class 12 board performers / high JEE rank; ages 17–22; basic sciences/engineering
   Section	12,000 scholarships annually

3. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)  

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	₹30,000/year (boys) / ₹36,000/year (girls)
   Eligibility	Top Class 12 board performers  / high JEE rank; ages 17–22; basic sciences/engineering
   Apply	August–September 2026 via KSB portal/NSP

4. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	₹10,000–₹20,000/year
   Eligibility	Class 12 ≥80th percentile; income < ₹8 LPA

5. ONGC Scholarship

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	Varies (merit-based)
   Eligibility	≥60% in Class 12; SC/ST/OBC/General; 50% reserved for girls
   Apply	September–October 2026

6. Post-Matric Scholarship (State-wise)
   Available for OBC, SC/ST, minorities, and PwD through state portals (e.g., Maharashtra, UP, Kerala, West Bengal).

Best Private Scholarship for Engineering Students

1. Reliance Foundation undergraduate engineering scholarships
    Up to ₹2,00,000/year + mentorship with First-year students + merit + need-based.
2. IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	₹1,00,000 annually for 4 years
   Eligibility	First-year B.Tech; family income < ₹6 LPA; select colleges

3. Kotak Kanya Scholarship

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	₹1,50,000 annually
   Eligibility	Meritorious first-year female students

4. Tata Trustsscholarship for engineering students / Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship

   Parameter	Detail
   Amount	Up to ₹1,00,000 or 80% tuition fees
   Eligibility	Need-based; Class 11 to graduation; economically weaker sections
   Apply	Through college financial aid office or Buddy4Study

5. Other Top Private Scholarships

   Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
   Deutsche Bank	Up to ₹1,00,000 + benefits	Female engineering students
   Infosys STEM Stars	Up to ₹1,00,000	First-year girls in STEM; deadline Oct 30, 2025
   Legrand Empowering	60% fees (up to ₹60,000/year)	Girls pursuing B.Tech; income < ₹5 LPA
   Amazon Future Engineer	Up to ₹50,000 + benefits	Female BE/B. Tech; deadline Nov 30, 2025
   Dr. Reddy's Sashakt	Up to ₹50,000 + benefits	Female B.Tech/MBBS students

Scholarships for 2nd Year Engineering Students & Higher Years

Most scholarships target first-year students, but several are open to 2nd–4th year students:
 

Scholarship	Eligible Years	Amount
IET India Scholarship Award 2026	1st–4th year (≥60% or 6.5 CGPA)	Variable
Sunstone Bright Minds Scholarship	All B.Tech years	₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000
AICTE Swanath	Diploma/Degree (all years)	₹50,000/year
Tata Housing Scholarship for Girl Students	2nd year B.Tech	₹60,000
Sitaram Jindal Foundation	All engineering years	₹500–₹3,200/month
ONGC Scholarship	All years (≥60% in Class 12)	Varies

Key deadlines remaining (May 2026):

• IET India Scholarship: June 30, 2026
• Cadence/Invecas: May 10, 2026
• Sitaram Jindal: April 30, 2026 (may have extended)

How to Apply for Scholarship for BTech Students

1. Register on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — scholarships.gov.in for government schemes
   Documents that you need: 10 & 12 marksheets, JEE Main entrance exam scorecards, Income and Caste certificate, Bank details and Aadhaar card, college ID, passport-size photo 
2. Visit college financial aid office — Many scholarships are distributed through colleges
3. Apply to multiple scholarships — You can often hold multiple simultaneously
4. Apply early — Most deadlines are September–November; don't wait
5. Track status — Log in to NSP or respective portal to check verification

Eligibility Criteria & Amount Summary

Scholarship	Type	Amount	Key Eligibility
AICTE Pragati	Government	₹50,000/year	Girls; income < ₹8 LPA; 1st year
AICTE Saksham	Government	₹56,000/year	PwD (≥40%); income < ₹6 LPA
INSPIRE SHE	Government	₹80,000/year	Top Class 12/JEE; ages 17–22
PMSS	Government	₹30,000–₹36,000/year	CAPF/ex-servicemen wards; 60%+
Reliance Foundation	Private	Up to ₹2,00,000/year	First-year STEM; merit+need
IDFC FIRST Bank	Private	₹1,00,000/year	First-year; income < ₹6 LPA
Kotak Kanya	Private	₹1,50,000/year	First-year girls; meritorious
Tata Trusts	Private	Up to full tuition	Need-based; partner institutions
IET India 2026	Professional	Variable	1st–4th year; ≥60% or 6.5 CGPA; deadline June 30

Career Benefits of Winning Engineering Scholarships

• Financial relief — Reduces tuition, hostel, books, laptop costs
• Mentorship opportunities — Reliance Foundation, INSPIRE provide industry mentorship
• Enhanced resume — Scholarship winners stand out in job placements
• Networking — Access to corporate partners (Tata, Infosys, Amazon, ONGC)
• Confidence & recognition — Validates academic excellence
• Reduced education loan burden — Many students avoid loans entirely

Conclusion:

Arya College of Engineering & I.T. has many Scholarships programmes:-
Scholarships Available at Arya College

1. Merit-Based Scholarships

   Eligibility	Benefit
   ≥90% in Class 12 (Senior Secondary)	Tuition fee concession/scholarship
   High JEE Main rank	Scholarship based on rank
   Academic performance	Merit-based fee reduction

2. Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)

   Detail	Information
   Fee Waiver	80% fee waiver
   Eligibility	Parents' annual income < ₹2 lakhs
   Category	Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

3. Minority Student Scholarship

   Detail	Information
   Amount	₹30,000 per year
   Eligibility	Minority community students
   Condition	Must maintain ≥50% score annually

4. . Government Scholarships (Rajasthan State)
    

   Category	Scholarship Source
   SC/ST/OBC	Rajasthan Government scholarships
   General	Limited options
   Post-Matric	PRERANA Post Matric Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC
   Merit-Cum-Means	Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship

5. ---

   Additional Financial Assistance
    

   Support Type	Details
   Educational Loans	Collaboration with ICICI Bank and Punjab National Bank
   Laptops	Provided to students in need from economically weaker sections
   College Assistance	College helps students apply for government scholarships.
   NEED-Based Aid	Concessions available for economically weaker sections

FAQ

1.  What are the prominent BTech scholarships in India?
   Several BTech Scholarships in India now include:
   •    AICTE Pragati: 50,000/year for girls whose families earn less than 8 LPA
   •    PM - USP: 82,000/year for those scoring 80% or above in 12th and having family income less than 4.5 LPA
   •    AICTE Yashasvi: 5,000 scholarships on a merit basis
   •    Post-Matric: for SC/ST/OBC, tuition + allowance
   •    Reliance Foundation and Aditya Birla: Private Scholarships that provide up to full tuition
   Further information and application: scholarships.gov.in
    
2. Is there a scholarship for second year engineering students?
   Yes, 2nd year and above are covered under HUL Scholarship, RMD Foundation, IOCL Merit Scheme, and many AICTE scholarships.
3. Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students?
   The Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship is an ₹10,000 - ₹12,000 scholarship (or 80% of the total course fees) for students whose families earn less than ₹2.5 LPA and who have 60% or above and The scholarship covers general graduation and diploma courses.
4. What is the application process for private scholarships?
   The application process for private scholarships consists of the following:
   Validation of the source (Buddy4Study, Official college websites), Meeting eligibility criteria (family income between 6 to 8 LPA, minimum marks), Completing the online application and uploading documents (Aadhaar, income certificate, admission letter, mark sheets, fee receipt, bank details) and Submission of application before the deadline.
5. Scholarships for Girls or Reserved Categories?
   Girls, SC/ST/OBC and Minorities and so many 
    

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