Scholarship Eligibility Estimator

Get a rough estimate of your eligibility for merit-cum-means scholarships based on your family's annual income and academic performance.

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Enter your family's annual income and your academic percentage to get a rough estimate of merit-cum-means scholarship eligibility and amount.
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Your result

Likely eligible

Eligibility status

Estimated annual scholarship₹12,000

AI explanation

Formula

Eligible if family income ≤ ₹8,00,000 and academic percentage ≥ 60%; estimated amount scales with academic performance

Assumptions

  • Uses illustrative thresholds loosely modeled on common merit-cum-means scholarship schemes (e.g. National Scholarship Portal) — an income ceiling of ₹8,00,000/year and a minimum 60% academic score.
  • Estimated scholarship amount is a rough illustration only (₹6,000-₹20,000/year based on academic tier) — actual scheme amounts vary enormously by scheme, state, category, and course.
  • Does not account for category-based (SC/ST/OBC/minority) or course-specific scholarship schemes, which often have different or no income ceilings.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I actually apply for scholarships?

The National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) aggregates most central and many state government scholarship schemes — search there using your state, category, and course for schemes you may qualify for.

Are there scholarships with no income limit?

Yes — many purely merit-based scholarships (e.g. for top exam rankers) and some private/corporate scholarships have no income criteria at all.

Why does my estimated amount seem low compared to what I've heard about?

This is a conservative, generic estimate — many state-specific and category-specific schemes offer significantly higher amounts, including full tuition waivers. Check the National Scholarship Portal for schemes specific to your situation.

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This is a highly simplified, illustrative estimate only and does not reflect any specific scholarship scheme's actual eligibility criteria or amount. Search the National Scholarship Portal or your state/institution for schemes you may actually qualify for.

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