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INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to INR 80,000 per annum

Eligible Courses

Basic Science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian nationals

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Overview

The Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science & Technology (DST) is offering INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 for students to pursue master's and bachelor's programs in India.

Eligibility for INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023:

  • Applicants must be a citizen of India.
  • The scholarships are offered in the fields of Natural and basic sciences.
  • Candidates applying for INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 should be in the top 1% in 12th standard.
  • Applicants should be pursuing a B.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in Natural and Basic Sciences.
  • Candidates should have obtained JEE-Advance top 10,000 ranks, JEE-Main (top 10,000 ranks) plus those clearing NEET (top 10,000 ranks).
  • Applicants should choose to study Natural and Basic sciences in any university or institute leading to postgraduate or graduate degrees.

Value of INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023:

  • The successful applicants of INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 will receive INR 80,000 towards tuition fees. 
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1

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

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4

Application Review

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5

Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of India. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 is Expired.
  • INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 is offered for Basic Science .
  • INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
  • INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 is offered by Government of India.
  • INSPIRE Scholarships in India, 2023 covers Partial Funding, up to INR 80,000 per annum.