INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India • Central Govt
- UG
- Integrated
- General
- OBC
- SC
- ST
- EWS
- Amount
- ₹80,000 · Annual
- Benefit
- ₹80,000/year (₹5,000/month scholarship + ₹20,000/year mentorship support), for up to 5 years (B.Sc.+M.Sc. or equivalent integrated course).
- Minimum marks
- Information not yet available
- Maximum family income
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- Entrance exam required
- Information not yet available
- Renewable
- Yes
- Applications open
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- Applications close
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About
Scholarship to attract talented students to pursue basic/natural science courses at the undergraduate and master's level.
Eligibility
Among the top 1% in Class 12 board exam (science stream) or a JEE/NEET/KVPY-equivalent high achiever, enrolled in a regular B.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. course in Natural/Basic Sciences at a recognized institution, aged below 27.
Documents required
Class 12 marksheet/rank proof
Admission proof in science course
Bank account & Aadhaar
Source ↗Verified on 3 Nov 2026