In October 2026, IndiaScholarships listed a fresh batch of scholarships for students across the country. The new schemes include state-level awards, central government programmes, and corporate-sponsored scholarships. All deadlines fall between 26 and 31 October 2026, giving students a short window to apply.

Key points

• Over 30 scholarships added, ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3.36 Lac.
• Eligibility covers all India, specific states (Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Delhi, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh) and special groups (SC, ST, OBC, minorities, women, disabled).
• Deadlines: 26 Oct (Odisha e-Medhabruti), 30 Oct (Concentrix, Aditya Birla Capital), 31 Oct (most others).
• Funding sources: state governments, central ministries, AICTE, UGC, private foundations.
• Applications are mostly online; some require offline submission.

Details

Key new schemes include:

• e-Medhabruti Scholarships (Odisha) – PG, UG, and Technical & Professional categories, each offering ₹10k–₹20k, deadline 26 Oct.
• Concentrix Scholarship Program 2026-27 – ₹65k for all India, deadline 30 Oct.
• PM Yasasvi Scholarship – ₹75k–₹3.72 Lac for all India, deadline 31 Oct.
• UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA) – ₹3.00–3.36 Lac for UP, deadline 31 Oct.
• WINGS (Women INspiring Growth in STEM) – ₹2 Lac from IIT Bombay, deadline 31 Oct.
• PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme – ₹75k–₹1.25 Lac for OBC/EBC/DNT, deadline 31 Oct.
• Post-Matric Scholarships – ₹2k–₹1.2 Lac from various ministries, deadline 31 Oct.
• Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Sashakt Scholarship – ₹80k, deadline 31 Oct.
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students – ₹50k, deadline 31 Oct.
• Various state-specific schemes – e.g., VTU SC/ST Welfare, Delhi Post-Matric for SC/OBC, Jammu & Kashmir Building Workers, etc., all due 31 Oct.

What it means for students

Students should:

• Check eligibility carefully – many scholarships are state-specific or for particular categories.
• Prepare application forms early – most are online, but some require offline submission.
• Note the short deadlines – the earliest is 26 Oct for Odisha scholarships; the latest is 31 Oct for most schemes.
• Visit the official scholarship portals or the IndiaScholarships page for detailed instructions.
• Keep track of the application status – some scholarships require proof of admission or academic performance.

Source: IndiaScholarships. Written for students by the Isolated Study News Desk from public reports. Always check the official website for final dates and details.