SBI Asha Scholarship 2026-27 - Apply Now, Last Date, Get Up to 15 Lakh

SBI Asha Scholarship 2026 Date

SBI Asha Scholarship provides 50% seat reservation for female students to provide equal opportunities across the country. The Asha scholarship will end on September 4, 2026.

SBI Asha Scholarship 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship offers scholarships across different education levels. Applicants must meet the specified academic performance, family income and institution-related requirements for their respective category. Check the class-wise and course-wise eligibility criteria below

School Students: Classes 9 to 12

Scholarship Amount: Rs 15,000

• Must have secured at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year.

• Relaxation to 65% for SC/ST students and 60% for PwBD students.

• Annual family income must be Rs 3 lakh or less.

Undergraduate: UG (Top 300 NIRF)

Scholarship Amount: Rs 75,000

• Must have secured at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year.

• Relaxation to 65% for SC/ST students and 60% for PwBD students.

• Gross annual family income must be Rs 6 lakh or less.

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate programme at an institution ranked among the Top 300 in NIRF Overall Rankings or accredited with NAAC 'A' grade or above.

Postgraduate: PG (Master's)

Scholarship Amount: Rs 1,50,000

• Must have secured at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year.

• Relaxation to 65% for SC/ST students and 60% for PwBD students.

• Gross annual family income must be Rs 6 lakh or less.

• Must be pursuing a postgraduate programme at an institution ranked among the Top 300 in NIRF Overall Rankings or accredited with NAAC 'A' grade or above.

Medical: MBBS (NEET)

Scholarship Amount: Rs 2,00,000

• Must have secured at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year.

• Relaxation to 65% for SC/ST students and 60% for PwBD students.

• Gross annual family income must be Rs 6 lakh or less.

• Must be currently pursuing MBBS at AIIMS or a Top 50 NIRF-ranked medical college.

• Must have a valid NEET scorecard from the current or previous academic year.

IIT Students: JEE Advanced

Scholarship Amount: Rs 2,00,000

• Must be currently pursuing studies at one of the 23 IITs in India.

• Must have secured at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year.

• Relaxation to 65% for SC/ST students and 60% for PwBD students.

• Annual family income must be Rs 6 lakh or less.

• Must have a valid JEE Advanced scorecard from the current or previous academic year.

IIM Students: MBA (CAT)

Scholarship Amount: Rs 5,00,000

• Must be currently pursuing studies at one of the 22 IIMs in India.

• Must have secured at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year.

• Relaxation to 65% for SC/ST students and 60% for PwBD students.

• Annual family income must be Rs 6 lakh or less.

• Must have a valid CAT scorecard from the current or previous academic year.

Overseas Studies: PG and Higher (Top 200 QS)

Scholarship Amount: Rs 15,00,000

• Applicants must be an Indian national.

• Must have secured at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year.

• Relaxation to 65% for SC/ST students and 60% for PwBD students.

• Must be pursuing or hold a valid offer letter for a postgraduate or higher programme at a QS Top 200 university.

• Annual family income must be Rs 6 lakh or less.

• Must have a valid GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LNAT or LSAT scorecard from the current or previous academic year.

How to Apply for SBI Asha Scholarship 2026-27?

Follow these steps to apply for the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27:

• Visit the scholarship portal and click Apply Now to begin the registration and application process.

• Log in using your registered account. If you are a new applicant, create an account first.

• After logging in, students will be directed to the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026- 27 application form.

• Choose the appropriate scholarship category and click Start Application.

• Enter all the required personal, academic and other details accurately in the respective sections.

• Upload clear and valid copies of all supporting documents required for your selected scholarship category.

• Accept the terms and conditions and carefully review all the information displayed in the application preview.

• Verify all details once again and click Submit. After submission, the application cannot be edited or modified.

Documents Required for SBI Asha Scholarship 2026-27

Applicants should keep all the necessary documents ready before starting the SBI Asha Scholarship 2026- 27 application. The documents required may depend on the scholarship category.

• Marksheets of the previous and latest academic year, such as Class 10, Class 12 or semester marksheets, as applicable.

• Identity Proof (A valid government-issued photo ID, such as Aadhaar)

• A recent passport-size photograph.

• Valid family income proof, such as an income certificate, Form 16A or salary slips.

• Bank passbook details, with an SBI account preferred.

• Bonafide certificate or admission proof issued by the educational institution.

• Latest fee receipt or fee structure.

• Caste certificate for applicants belonging to reserved categories.

• A recent home/family photograph of the applicant.

• Category-specific documents, wherever applicable, such as entrance examination scorecards, offer letters or disability certificates.

SBI Asha Scholarship 2026 Amount