SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27

SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of State Bank of India, has opened online applications for the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27. The scholarship is designed for meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds and supports education from Class 9 through postgraduate studies abroad. If you meet the category-wise academic and income requirements, you can apply during the application window.

The programme offers scholarships across seven categories, with award amounts ranging from 15000 to 1500000 (category-wise). The online application process starts on 2026-07-22 and closes on 2026-09-04. Selection is based on meeting the eligibility criteria for the track you apply under, including minimum academic merit, family income limits, and—where applicable—valid entrance/exam scorecards or admission/offer details. The scholarship also reserves 50% of seats for female students.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

This scholarship does not list a public vacancy count. Instead, it provides category-wise scholarship tracks and award amounts for eligible students.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Eligibility depends on the scholarship track, which is determined by the applicant’s current level of study. The programme covers School Students (Classes 9–12), Undergraduate (for students in top institutions), Postgraduate (Masters), Medical (MBBS via NEET), IIT (JEE Advanced), IIM (MBA via CAT), and Overseas Studies (PG+ at QS Top 200 universities). For several tracks, applicants must be studying in specified institutions (such as Top 300 NIRF/NAAC ‘A+’ for UG/PG, Top 50 NIRF Medical Colleges for MBBS, and specific IIT/IIM colleges) and must have the required valid entrance scorecard (NEET/JEE Advanced/CAT) or standardized test score for overseas studies (GRE/GMAT/MCAT/LNAT/LSAT). For overseas studies, the applicant must be an Indian national and must be either pursuing the programme or holding an offer for a PG+ course at a QS Top 200 university.

Age Limit

No age limit is mentioned in the provided notification.

Application Fee

No application fee details are provided in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official scholarship website and click the “Apply Now” button to begin registration.
2. Log in using your registered account. If you are a first-time applicant, create a new account.
3. Open the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27 application form.
4. Select your scholarship category and click “Start Application”.
5. Fill in all required details carefully across each section.
6. Upload clear copies of the supporting documents required for your selected category.
7. Accept the terms and conditions, then review your information in the preview.
8. Submit the application. After submission, the form cannot be changed.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The notification indicates that applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements for their chosen track, including minimum academic merit, family income cap, and the relevant entrance/admission/offer and scorecard conditions. The scholarship is structured into seven categories, and selection is expected to be carried out based on these category-wise eligibility criteria and submitted documentation. The notification also specifies a 50% reservation for female students.

If you are eligible for any of the seven scholarship tracks, complete your online application between 2026-07-22 and 2026-09-04, and submit well before the deadline since changes are not allowed after submission.