The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships support up to 5,000 meritorious students every year on a merit-cum-means basis, helping them pursue their undergraduate education without financial burden. With over 600 million Indians under the age of 25, the programme aims to strengthen access to higher education and enable students to become successful professionals who can contribute to their communities and to India’s socio-economic development. For more scholarship updates relevant to students from the North East, keep checking

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Overview

Scholarship Features

• Supports meritorious students from all parts of the country pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Open to first-year students studying any stream of their choice
• Awarded on a merit-cum-means basis
• Up to 5,000 undergraduate scholars will be selected
• Total scholarship amount over the duration of the degree can go up to INR 2 lakh
• Scholars automatically gain access to a strong alumni network and long-term support system, beyond just financial assistance

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2026-27, applicants must:

• Be a resident Indian citizen
• Have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 60% marks
• Be currently 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 INR 15 lakh
• Complete the mandatory Aptitude Test

The programme also aims to encourage applications from girls and specially-abled students.

Who is not eligible:

• Students in their 2nd year or higher (i.e., who started their course in academic year 2025-26 or earlier)
• Students pursuing their degree through online, hybrid, remote, distance, or any other non-regular mode
• Students who completed a diploma after Class 10
• Students pursuing 2-year or 6-year undergraduate degree courses
• Students who do not attempt the mandatory aptitude test, or who are found cheating during the test

Application Components

The online application form requires details under the following sections:

1. Personal and Contact Information
2. Academic Information
3. Achievements and Awards
4. Supporting Documents

Aptitude Test

Every applicant must attempt the mandatory online aptitude test as part of the selection process:

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Format: 60 Multiple Choice Questions
• Sections covered: Verbal ability, Analytical and Logical ability, and Numerical ability

A sample test paper is available on the official website for applicants who wish to practice beforehand.

Selection Process

1. Application Submission: Complete and submit the online application form with all required components.
2. Aptitude Test: Appear for the mandatory 60-minute online test.
3. First-Level Selection: Applications are evaluated using a combination of the aptitude test score, academic record, and personal information.
4. Final Announcement: Up to 5,000 scholars are announced, selected on the basis of merit-cum-means.

Scholarship Benefits

• Financial assistance of up to INR 2 lakh over the duration of the undergraduate degree programme
• Membership in a strong alumni network offering networking opportunities
• Access to an enabling support system designed to create long-term impact on scholars’ lives and career paths

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Reliance Foundation UG Scholarship application page.
2. Begin the application by filling in your Personal & Contact Information, Academic Information, and Achievements/Awards.
3. Upload the required Supporting Documents.
4. Register for and complete the mandatory online Aptitude Test (60 minutes, 60 MCQs).
5. Submit your completed application.
6. Track your application status through the same portal.

If you have doubts while applying, the official helpline can guide you through the process. For more scholarship and government job updates for students from the North East, keep visiting  Nejob.ipoind.com

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