Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Scheme 2025

The Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Scheme 2025, offered by the Sitaram Jindal Foundation, a charitable organization based in Bengaluru, India, is a merit-cum-means scholarship program aimed at supporting underprivileged and meritorious Indian students. Established by Padma Bhushan Dr. Sitaram Jindal in 1969, the foundation seeks to uplift economically disadvantaged students by providing financial assistance for education from Class 11 to postgraduate levels, including technical and professional courses such as ITI, diploma, engineering, and medicine. The scholarship offers up to INR 3,200 per month, depending on the student’s category and course, to reduce financial barriers, lower dropout rates, and promote higher education across India. Applications are accepted year-round, making it accessible for students at any point in their academic journey.

To be eligible for the Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Scheme 2025, applicants must:

• Be Indian nationals studying in India at recognized government, government-aided, or private institutions (where exorbitant fees are not charged).

• Be enrolled in one of the following levels/courses:

  • Category A: Class 11 or 12 in government or government-aided colleges.

  • Category B: ITI courses (government or private institutes).

  • Category C: Undergraduate courses (e.g., BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA, BHM, B.Sc.).

  • Category D: Diploma courses in technical fields (e.g., engineering, medical, architecture).

  • Category E: Postgraduate courses (e.g., MA, M.Com, M.Sc., MCA, MBA, MPhil).

  • Category F: Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) or medical (MBBS) courses.

• Meet minimum academic performance requirements in the previous qualifying examination:

  • Class 11/12 (Category A): Boys ≥ 65%, Girls ≥ 60%; Karnataka/West Bengal: Boys ≥ 75%, Girls ≥ 70%.

  • ITI (Category B): Boys ≥ 50%, Girls ≥ 45%.

  • Undergraduate (Category C): Boys ≥ 65%, Girls ≥ 60%; Karnataka/West Bengal: Boys ≥ 70%, Girls ≥ 65%.

  • Diploma (Category D): Boys ≥ 60%, Girls ≥ 55%.

  • Engineering/Medical (Category F): Boys ≥ 70%, Girls ≥ 65%; Karnataka/West Bengal: Boys ≥ 75%, Girls ≥ 70%.

  • Postgraduate (Category E): Boys ≥ 65%, Girls ≥ 60%; Karnataka/West Bengal: Boys ≥ 75%, Girls ≥ 70%.

  • Physically Challenged/Handicapped Students: Passing marks in all categories.

  • Widows/Ex-Servicemen: Passing marks in all categories.

• Have an annual family income not exceeding:

  • INR 2.5 lakh for non-employed students (parents’/guardians’ income).

  • INR 4.0 lakh for employed students (combined personal and family income).

• Be under 30 years of age at the time of application.

• Not be receiving any other scholarship for the same course, except for toppers’ awards or incentives for academic excellence.

• Exclusions:

  • Students in correspondence, distance learning, or part-time courses are ineligible.

  • Students who have applied for this scholarship for the same course previously are ineligible.

  • Applications using non-official forms or from institutions charging exorbitant fees are not considered.

The scholarship provides financial assistance based on the student’s category and course, disbursed monthly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account:

• Category A (Class 11/12):

  • Boys: INR 500/month.

  • Girls: INR 700/month.

• Category B (ITI):

  • Government ITI: INR 500/month.

  • Private ITI: INR 700/month.

• Category C (Undergraduate):

  • General: INR 1,000/month (boys), INR 1,200/month (girls).

  • Physically Challenged/Widows/Ex-Servicemen: INR 1,500/month.

• Category D (Diploma):

  • General: INR 1,200/month (boys), INR 1,400/month (girls).

  • Physically Challenged/Widows/Ex-Servicemen: INR 1,700/month.

• Category E (Postgraduate):

  • General: INR 1,800/month (boys), INR 2,000/month (girls).

  • Physically Challenged/Widows/Ex-Servicemen: INR 2,200/month.

• Category F (Engineering/Medical):

  • General: INR 2,500/month (boys), INR 3,000/month (girls).

  • Postgraduate Engineering/Medical: INR 2,800/month (boys), INR 3,200/month (girls).

• Hostel Allowance (Additional):

  • Class 11/12, ITI, Diploma: INR 1,000/month.

  • Undergraduate/Postgraduate: INR 1,200/month.

• Duration: For the entire course duration, renewable annually upon maintaining academic performance (minimum marks relaxed by 5% for continuation) and meeting eligibility criteria.

• Note: The scholarship is discontinued if the student crosses 30 years of age, fails to submit required documents, or violates the foundation’s terms. Funds cover educational expenses but not personal costs beyond the stipulated allowances.

Applications for the Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Scheme 2025 are accepted both online and offline, with a year-round application window. Follow these steps:

1. Visit Official Website: Go to www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org.

2. Download Application Form: Click on “Apply for Scholarship” and select “Download Application and Annexures” to access the free PDF form (Annexure-II for new applicants, Annexure-IV for renewals).

3. Complete Form: Fill in accurate details, including personal information, academic qualifications, family income, and course details. Ensure the form is typed or neatly handwritten.

4. Gather Documents: Collect required documents (listed below) in the specified format.

5. Submit Application:

   • Online: Register on www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org, log in with credentials, upload the completed form and documents, and submit electronically.

   • Offline: Print the completed form, attach documents, and mail to one of the following addresses based on your state:

     • For Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Pondicherry, Punjab:

       The Trustee, Sitaram Jindal Foundation, Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru – 560073, Karnataka

     • For Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Sikkim:

       The Trustee, Sitaram Jindal Foundation, 11, Green Avenue, Behind Sector D-3, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070

6. Verification Process:

   • The foundation conducts stringent screening to verify application details, academic records, and documents.

   • Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for additional information or verification.

   • Successful applicants are notified via email or the foundation’s website, and funds are disbursed via DBT.

7. Track Application: Check status on www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org using the Application ID or contact scholarship@sitaramjindalfoundation.org.

Note: Only forms downloaded from the official website are accepted. Ensure all information and documents are genuine, as the foundation has a rigorous verification process, and past violations have led to penalties. Applications are accepted year-round, but processing may take several weeks.

• Completed Sitaram Jindal Scholarship application form (Annexure-II for new applicants, Annexure-IV for renewals, downloaded from www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org).

• Academic mark sheets/certificates for the previous qualifying examination (e.g., Class 10 for Class 11, Class 12 for undergraduate, bachelor’s degree for postgraduate).

• Income certificate (parents/guardians for non-employed students, combined personal and family for employed students, issued by a competent authority like a Tehsildar).

• Proof of admission/enrollment in a recognized institution (e.g., admission letter, bonafide certificate).

• Aadhaar card (mandatory for DBT; bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded).

• Bank account details (passbook copy or cancelled cheque).

• Recent passport-size photograph (affixed to the application form).

• Disability certificate (for physically challenged applicants, issued by a medical authority).

• PPO, relationship dependency certificate, or ex-servicemen widow I-card (for widows/ex-servicemen).

• Recommendation letter from the principal/head of the institution, signed and stamped (required for first-time applicants).

• Note: Documents must be attested by a gazetted officer or institutional authority and uploaded in PDF/JPEG format for online applications or attached as photocopies for offline submissions. Originals may be requested for verification.

• Application Window: Open year-round; applications can be submitted at any time during the academic year.

• Processing Timeline: Typically 4–8 weeks after submission, subject to verification. Applicants are notified via email or the foundation’s website.

• Renewal Applications: Must be submitted annually with updated academic records and a bonafide certificate, maintaining the minimum percentage (relaxed by 5% for continuation).

• Note: While there is no fixed deadline, early submission is recommended to ensure timely processing before the academic term. Check www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org for updates or contact scholarship@sitaramjindalfoundation.org.

• Sitaram Jindal Foundation (Bengaluru Office):

  • Email: scholarship@sitaramjindalfoundation.org, donation@sitaramjindalfoundation.org, info@sitaramjindalfoundation.org

  • Phone: +91-80-23717777, +91-80-23717778, +91-80-23717779, +91-80-23717780

  • Address: The Trustee, Sitaram Jindal Foundation, Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru – 560073, Karnataka, India.

• Sitaram Jindal Foundation (Delhi Office):

  • Address: The Trustee, Sitaram Jindal Foundation, 11, Green Avenue, Behind Sector D-3, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070, India.

• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (IST).

• Website: www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org