Reliance Foundation Scholarships: Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26

Reliance Foundation Scholarships

Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26

conducted and administered by the Reliance Foundation

Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26
conducted and administered by the Reliance Foundation

Reliance Foundation Scholarships support both undergraduate and postgraduate students in India, with the goal of nurturing future leaders for national development. The undergraduate program awards 5,000 merit-cum-means-based scholarships of up to INR 2 lakhs each for students in any academic stream, while the postgraduate program supports 100 students in fields like Engineering, Technology, Energy, and Life Sciences with grants up to INR 6 lakhs.

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarship Features

Support meritorious students from all corners of the country with an undergraduate college education
For first year students studying any stream of their choice
Awarded on a merit-cum-means basis to meritorious students
Up to 5,000 undergraduate scholars will be selected
The total amount of scholarship available over the duration of the degree programme, will be up to Rs./INR 2 Lakhs
Scholarship will go beyond financial support, with students automatically gaining networking opportunities through a strong alumni network

Application and Selection Process

Applications for the 2025-26 scholarships are open till October 7, 2025.

Application Form	Aptitude Test	Initial Selection	Announcement
Students will start the application process by clicking on the link given below. Application components: - Personal and Contact Information - Academic Info - Achievements and awards - Supporting Documents	The online Aptitude test is mandatory for all applicants. Test duration will be 60 mins and will contain 60 Multiple Choice Questions. Components of the test include verbal ability, analytical and logical ability and numerical ability.	First Level Selection Applications will be evaluated using a combination of aptitude test score, academic and personal information.	Announcement of Scholars – Up to 5,000 scholars. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of merit cum means.

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions if you have any questions.
For any additional questions, please text “hi” on WhatsApp to 7977 100 100 , call our helpline on (011) 4117 1414 or email us at RF.UGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org
Please Click Here for sample Aptitude Test question paper.

Eligibility Criteria

You must fulfil the following eligibility criteria in order to apply:

Be a resident Indian citizen
Passed Standard 12th with minimum 60%
Currently enrolled in the 1st year (academic year 2025-26) in a regular full-time degree course in any stream
Students having House Hold income < Rs. 15 Lakhs (preference given to < Rs. 2.5 Lakhs)
Aptitude Test is mandatory

Following students are not eligible:

Students who are in the 2nd year or higher (have started their courses from academic year 2024-25 or before)
Students pursuing their degree through online, hybrid, remote, distance or any other non-regular modes
Students who have passed diploma after std. 10th
Students pursuing 2 year & 6 year undergraduate degree courses
Students who do not answer the mandatory aptitude test or are found cheating during the test

Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships

Scholarship Features

Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships aim to nurture a new generation of scientists, technologists, and changemakers who will lead India towards Viksit Bharat.
The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will identify and select the best and brightest students in India through a rigorous and competitive selection process.
We welcome applicants from all socio-economic backgrounds and scholarships will be granted on the basis of merit.
Up to 100 postgraduate scholars will be selected.
The total amount of scholarship available over the duration of the degree programme, will be up to Rs/INR 6 Lakhs.
80% of the funds will be granted in advance at the start of each academic year, to use for tuition and direct academic expenses. The remaining 20% of the funds will be granted upon request to support professional development, including indirect academic and personal development expenses, including conference related expenses.
Scholars will also benefit from additional engagement and development activities (including the chance to attend talks and workshops with leading global experts, opportunities to apply for mentoring/internships, volunteering opportunities, a strong alumni network and more), and will join a vibrant community of scholars that will be at the forefront of creating and building a new India.

Application and Selection Process

Applications for the 2025-26 scholarships are open till October 7, 2025.

Eligibility Questionnaire	Application Form	Aptitude Test
To apply, students need to first fill the eligibility questionnaire in our website:	Students fill and submit applications through our Application Portal: - Personal, Academic and Extra-curricular details - Two Letters of Reference: One that attests to your academic capabilities and one that attests to your character and leadership traits - Academic/Prof. Info - Two Essays: Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose - Supporting Documents	All applicants to answer the online aptitude test Test duration will be 60 mins and will contain 60 Multiple Choice Questions Components of the test include verbal ability, analytical and logical ability and numerical ability

Evaluation Stage	Interview Stage	Selection
FIRST LEVEL SELECTION Applications will be evaluated by an expert panel of industry experts, academicians and leaders in the field	SECOND LEVEL SELECTION Interview preparation webinars will be conducted for all candidates Interviews will be held virtually by the expert panel	ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARS Up to 100 scholars All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of merit

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions if you have any questions.
For any additional questions, please text “hi” on WhatsApp to 7977 100 100 , call our helpline on (011) 4117 1414 or email us at RF.PGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org

Eligibility Criteria

Reliance Foundation invites first year postgraduate students who are enrolled full-time in an eligible degree programme (in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical and/or Electronics Engg., Chemical Engg., Mechanical Engg., Renewable & New Energy, Material Science & Engg. and Life Sciences) to apply.

Full list of eligible programmes:

Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial IntelligenceTA / self sponsored
Machine Learning
Machine Intelligence and Data Science
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Technology
Molecular Engineering
Petro-chemical Engg
Petroleum Engineering/Technology
Petroleum Refinery Engineering
Process Engineering
Big Data and Data Analytics
Cloud Computing
Computational and Data Science
Computer and Communication Engineering
Computer Application
Computer Applications
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science and Automation
Computer Science and Data Processing
Computer Science and Engineering - Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science and Engineering - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security)
Computer Science and Engineering (Machine Learning)
Computer Science and Engineering (Spl. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Computer Science and Engineering (Spl. in Big Data Analytics)
Computer Science and Engineering (Spl. in Cyber Physical Systems)
Computer Science and Engineering (Spl. In Information Security)
Computer Science and Engineering – Information Security
Computer Science and Information Security
Computer Science and Technology
Computer Sciences
Computer Technology
Cyber Security
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
Cyber Security Systems and Networks
Data Analytics
Data Science
Data Science (flexible - year for self-sponsored only)
Data Science and Engineering
Information and Communications Technology
Information Security
Intelligent Systems (AI & ML)
Information Technology
Network & Internet Engineering
Networks and Information Security
Quantum Technology
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Robotics and Automation
Software Engineering
Statistics with Data Science
Applied Electronics
Communication Engineering
Communication Engineering and Networks
Communication Systems
Communication Systems and Signal Processing
Control and Automation
Design Engineering
Digital Electronics and Communication
Electric Transportation
Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electro-chemical Engineering
Electronic Product Design
Electronic System Design
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Computer Engineering
Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Electronics System Engineering
Electric Vehicle Technology
Embedded Systems
Embedded Systems Technology
Instrumentation & Signal Processing Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering /Control System Engineering
Instrumentation Systems
Integrated Electronics and Circuits
Integrated Sensor System
Medical Electronics/Engineering
Microelectronics
MICROELECTRONICS AND VLSI
Microelectronics and MEMS
Microwave and Radar Engineering
Nano Science & Technology
Optics and Optoelectronics
Power Electronics
Power Electronics & Drives
Power electronics and Power Systems TA
Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Drives
Radio Frequency Design & Technology
Semiconductor Technology
Signal & Image Processing
Signal Processing
Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Telecommunication
Vision and Intelligent Systems
VLSI Design
VLSI Design & Embedded Systems
VLSI System
VLSI Technology
Wireless & Mobile Communication Systems
Wireless & Optical Communication
Wireless Networks & Applications
Agrichemicals
Agricultural Analytics
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Microbiology
Agriculture Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Science-Horticulture
Agronomy
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Animal Biology and Biotechnology
Applied Microbiology
Bioanalytical Sciences
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Bioethics
Bioinformatics
Biological Sciences

Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Genetics
Biomedical Instrumentation
Biomedical Science
Biomolecular and Bioprocessing Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering/Technology
Bio-sciences
Biotechnology
Biophysics
Bio-technology
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Biotherapeutics
Cancer Biology
Cell and Molecular biology
Chemical and Biotechnology
Chemical and Molecular Biology
Computational Biology
Computational Biotechnology
Dairy Engineering/Technology
Dairy Microbiology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science/&Technology
Food Biotechnology
Food Engineering & Technology
Food Processing Engineering
Food Technology
Fisheries Science
Genetics
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Genomics
Human Genetics
Industrial Biotechnology
Industrial Pharmacy
Life Science
Veterinary Science
Animal Science
Life Sciences (Botany)
Life Sciences (Zoology)
Medical Biotechnology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Molecular Medicine
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Research
Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmacy
Pharmaceuticals Chemistry & Technology
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy
Physiology
Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology
Regenerative Medicine
Seed Science & Technology
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Stem Cell Engineering & Technology
Toxicology
Veterinary Pathology
Corrosion Science
Material Science and Technology
Materials and Energy Engineering
Materials Engineering

Materials Science
Materials Science and Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Science
Polymer Engineering/Technology
Polymer Science & Chemical Technology
Polymer Science and Technology
Solid State Materials
Applied Mathematics and Computing
Applied Statistics and Data Analytics
Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing
Industrial Mathematics with Computer Applications
Mathematics & Computing
Mathematics and Computing
Mathematics and Computing
Mathematics and Scientific Computing
Mathematics with Computer Science
Statistics and Computing
Advance Manufacturing & Design
Aeronautical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Automobile Engineering
Biomechanical Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
CAD CAM
Defence Technology
Earth and Climate Science
Energy Systems & Management
Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
Industrial and Production Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Integrated Design & Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Technology
Machine Design
Machine Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Renewable Energy
Mechanical System Design
Mechatronics
Mechatronics & Automation Engg
Mechatronics and Robotics
Power Engineering
Production Engineering
Robotics and Mobility Systems
Smart Manufacturing
Steel Technology
Thermal Engineering
Thermal and Fluids Engineering
Thermal Science and Engineering
Vehicle Engineering
Energy & Environment Engineering
Energy Science & Engineering
Energy Studies
Green Technology
Power Systems and Renewable Energy
Energy and Environmental Technology and Management
Hydro and Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy and Energy Audit
Renewable Energy and Grid Interface Technologies
Renewable Energy Engineering and Management
Renewable Energy Science and Technology
Solar & Alternative Technology
Solar Energy
Sustainable Energy Engineering

You must fulfil the following eligibility criteria in order to apply:

Be a resident Indian citizen
First year PG Students who secured a score of 550 - 1,000 in the GATE Examination.
OR
Students who have scored 7.5 or above in their Undergraduate CGPA (or % 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 (as per the list above).

Following students are not eligible:

Students who are in the 2nd year of their PG programme
Students pursuing their degree through online, remote, distance, hybrid, part-time or any other non-regular modes
Students pursuing only Mathematics cannot apply under Mathematics & Computing
Students who do not answer the mandatory aptitude test or are found cheating during the test

CONTACT
You can also text "hi" on WhatsApp to 7977 100 100,
call our helpline on (011) 4117 1414
or
email us at:
RF.PGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org (for PG Students)
RF.UGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org (for UG Students)

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Edited By: Sahadeb

Edited On: 04 Oct 2025

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