About Program

Every scholarship under this programme traces back to a single promise made in December 2022. On the 90th birth anniversary of Reliance's Founder-Chairman, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Mrs Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, pledged 50,000 scholarships over ten years, a commitment rooted in the belief that a nation's progress is inseparable from the opportunities it gives its youngest minds. That promise has already reached more than 33,000 students across India, and it continues to grow with every academic year.

Since 2022-2023, Reliance Foundation has been supporting 5,100 students annually, including 5,000 meritorious undergraduate students from underprivileged sections of society studying any stream of their choice through the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, and 100 of India's brightest postgraduate students, studying eligible subjects in select future-ready courses from Engineering, Technology, Energy & Life Sciences through the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships.

The scholar’s journey doesn’t end with a scholarship disbursement. Both scholarships are designed with a longer-term vision-one where scholars stay connected well beyond graduation through an active and engaged alumni network that opens doors, fosters mentorship, and creates opportunities as these young professionals go on to shape India’s next phase of growth.

Eligibility Criteria

For Graduation Students 2026-27

• Be a resident Indian citizen.

• Have a minimum of 60% marks in Class 12 board exams.

• Currently be enrolled in the 1st year (academic year 2026-27) of a regular, full-time degree course, in any stream

• Belong to a household with an income of less than Rs. 15 Lakhs 

• Complete the mandatory Aptitude Test

The following students are not eligible:

• Students who are in the 2nd year or higher (have started their courses from academic year 2025-26 or before)

• Students pursuing their degree through online, hybrid, remote, distance, or any other non-regular mode

• Students who have passed a diploma after Std. 10th

• Students pursuing 2-year and 6-year undergraduate degree courses

• Students who do not attempt the mandatory aptitude test, or are found cheating during the test

• Children of Zameen Foundation, Aditya Birla Capital Limited & its subsidiaries and Buddy4Study employees are not eligible.

For Postgraduation Students 2026-27

• Be a resident Indian citizen

• First-year PG students who have a GATE score between 550 and 1,000 OR an undergraduate CGPA of 7.5 or above (or percentage normalised to CGPA).

• Eligible degree programmes: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical/or Electronics Engg., Chemical Engg., Mechanical Engg., Renewable & New Energy, Material, Science & Engg. and Life Sciences. Click here for the full list.

The following students are not eligible:

• Students who are in the 2nd year or higher (have started their courses from academic year 2025-26 or before)

• Students pursuing their degree through online, hybrid, remote, distance, or any other non-regular mode

• Students who have passed a diploma after Std. 10th

• Students pursuing 2-year and 6-year undergraduate degree courses

• Students who do not attem

Benefits

For Graduation Students

• Up to INR 2,00,000 over the duration of the degree programme.

For Postgraduation Students

• Up to INR 6,00,000 over the duration of the degree programme.

Note: Scholars will also benefit from additional engagement and development activities, including the opportunity to attend talks and workshops with leading global experts, apply for mentoring and internships, take part in volunteering opportunities, and join a strong alumni network. They will become part of a vibrant community of scholars at the forefront of building a new India. 

Documents Required

For Graduation Students

1. Applicant's photograph (passport size)

2. Address proof (permanent address)

3. Aadhar Card(mandatory)

4. Marksheets of Class 10 and 12 board examinations

5. Bonafide Student Certificate from the current college/institution of enrolment

6. Official Disability Certificate issued by the relevant Government authority (if applicable)

7. Family income proof issued by the Gram Panchayat/Ward Councillor/Sarpanch, or Income Proof issued by the SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar

8. PAN and Bank details are also required to be submitted after the application has been submitted

For Postgraduation Students

1. Applicant's photograph (passport size)

2. Address proof (permanent address)

3. Aadhar Card(mandatory)

4. Current resume

5. Marksheets of Class 10 and 12 board examinations

6. Marksheet of the GATE Entrance Examination (if applicable)

7. Official transcript/marksheet of the undergraduate degree

8. Bonafide Student Certificate from the current college/institution of enrolment

9. Two essays: Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose

10. Two reference letters: one academic and one character

11. Experience certificate/letter(s) from work experience or internships (if applicable)

12. Official Disability Certificate issued by the relevant Government authority (if applicable)

13. Family income proof issued by the Gram Panchayat/Ward Councillor/Sarpanch, or Income Proof issued by the SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar

14. PAN and Bank details are also required to be submitted after the application has been submitted