Yes, there are scholarships for BTech students in India. Central schemes like AICTE Pragati and Saksham offer Rs 50,000 per year each. State governments, IITs, NITs, and corporates like Reliance Foundation run additional programmes. Apply through scholarships.gov.in for central schemes. Deadlines change every year, so verify on official portals first.
The biggest answer to the question of whether there is any scholarship for BTech students sits with AICTE. The All India Council for Technical Education runs two dedicated BTech scholarship schemes that together cover thousands of students every year.
Pragati targets girl students enrolled in AICTE-approved diploma or degree programmes. Each selected student gets Rs 50,000 per year, plus a contingency allowance of Rs 2,000 per month for 10 months (Rs 20,000 annually). According to AICTE’s official Pragati scheme page at aicte-india.org, the scheme supports up to 4,000 girl students annually across India.
You apply through scholarships.gov.in during the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) application window, usually opening in August-September each academic year. Deadlines listed here are tentative. Always verify on the NSP portal directly.
Saksham is the BTech scholarship for students with disabilities (Divyangjan) pursuing technical education. The financial support is Rs 50,000 per year plus Rs 2,000 monthly contingency (Rs 20,000 annually), the same structure as Pragati. AICTE publishes full eligibility criteria on its official site at aicte-india.org.
Both schemes use DBT through pfms.nic.in for disbursement. Your bank account must be linked to Aadhaar before your application clears verification. NPCI’s Aadhaar seeding mapper is the tool most banks use for this step.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment runs Post-Matric Scholarships for SC and OBC students, while the Ministry of Tribal Affairs handles ST scholarships. Engineering and BTech students fall under the eligible course list. The NSP portal is the single application point for all three. According to the Union Budget 2023-24 expenditure documents published at indiabudget.gov.in, the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students alone had an allocation of over Rs 5,900 crore, covering students across technical and non-technical streams.
Before applying for any BTech scholarship under a central scheme, complete your OTR (One-Time Registration) on scholarships.gov.in. This generates a unique student ID that you use for all NSP-based applications. Do not create multiple accounts; duplicate registrations get flagged and can block your application.
Every state with a technical education board runs its own scholarship programme for BTech students, and many are more generous than central schemes in terms of income limits.
States like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh have dedicated technical education scholarship portals. Maharashtra’s Mahadbt portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) is one of the most organised, listing over 30 schemes for engineering students from various categories. Karnataka’s Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship and Vidyanidhi schemes are similarly well-funded.
Income limits for state BTech scholarship schemes typically range from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per annum depending on category and state. That is often higher than the Rs 6 lakh ceiling on many central schemes.
IITs, NITs, and many private AICTE-approved colleges maintain their own endowment-based scholarship funds for BTech students. IIT Bombay’s Institute Free Studentship, for instance, waives full tuition for students below a specific family income threshold. Contact your institute’s nodal officer (usually in the Dean of Students Affairs office) to get a list of internal funds you can apply for without going through the NSP.
Private colleges are required under AICTE norms to maintain a scholarship fund from their fee corpus. Many BTech students miss this simply because they do not ask. Ask.
General category BTech students have fewer central scheme options but are not excluded from financial support. Corporate scholarships from Infosys Foundation, Reliance Foundation, and L&T carry no category restrictions. Many IITs and NITs offer merit-based fee waivers from endowment funds that are open to all students regardless of caste or community. Some states also run general-category merit scholarships specifically for technical education students.
| Scholarship | Administering Body | Amount (Per Year) | Eligibility | Application Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AICTE Pragati | AICTE | Rs 50,000 + Rs 20,000 contingency (Rs 2,000 x 10 months) | Girl students, AICTE-approved college | scholarships.gov.in |
| AICTE Saksham | AICTE | Rs 50,000 + Rs 20,000 contingency (Rs 2,000 x 10 months) | Divyangjan students, AICTE-approved college | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC) | Ministry of Social Justice | Varies by state and course | SC students, income below state threshold | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (ST) | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Varies by state and course | ST students | scholarships.gov.in |
| Mahadbt Scholarships | Maharashtra Government | Up to Rs 1 lakh (course-dependent) | Maharashtra domicile, various categories | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Infosys Foundation Scholarship | Infosys Foundation | Varies (merit-based) | Merit, no income ceiling, open to general category | infosys.com/foundation |
| Reliance Foundation UG Scholarship | Reliance Foundation | Tuition + stipend (merit-based) | Science and technology streams including BTech, merit-based | reliancefoundation.org |
| L&T Build India Scholarship | Larsen and Toubro | Up to Rs 60,000 per year | Civil and mechanical engineering students | lntecc.com |
Corporate scholarships for BTech students do not get enough attention in India, which means competition is lower than you would expect for the money on offer.
Infosys Foundation has run engineering scholarships for meritorious students from economically weaker sections. Tata Trusts, through the JN Tata Endowment and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, fund scholarships for Indian students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These are merit-first programmes, so your academic record matters more than your income category.
The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship selects 5,000 BTech and science students annually. According to Reliance Foundation’s official scholarship programme page at reliancefoundation.org, the programme has supported over 60,000 students since its launch. The award covers tuition, a stipend, and mentorship access.
HDFC Bank’s Parivartan programme runs the ECS (Educational Crisis Scholarship Support) for BTech students facing financial disruption mid-course. L&T’s Build India Scholarship targets civil and mechanical engineering students specifically, with awards up to Rs 60,000 per year. Both require applications through the respective corporate portals, not the NSP.
If you are also building skills alongside your BTech degree, it is worth checking out ISRO’s free online courses with certificates or the GUVI FutureSkills Prime AI/ML course, both of which cost nothing and add real credibility to your profile when applying for merit-based awards.
The Ministry of Education and AICTE have both issued public warnings about fake scholarship portals impersonating scholarships.gov.in. If any website or WhatsApp message asks for a processing fee or your Aadhaar OTP to release scholarship funds, it is a scam. Report it to the Cyber Crime portal at cybercrime.gov.in.
Most BTech scholarship applications require a consistent set of documents. Getting these ready in advance saves you from missing deadlines.
For NSP-based central scholarships, the verification chain goes: student applies, institute nodal officer verifies, state nodal officer approves, funds disburse via PFMS. This typically takes 3 to 6 months from the application deadline. State schemes vary widely, with some states disbursing within 8 weeks and others taking the entire academic year.
You can track your application status on the NSP portal using your application ID. PFMS also has a payment tracking tool at pfms.nic.in where you can check if funds have been credited.
Do not panic. Most rejections happen due to document mismatches, Aadhaar seeding failures, or institute verification delays, not because you are ineligible.
Students planning their broader education path might also find it useful to read about IIT, IISER, and IIM courses after 12th or explore the career planning guide for Class 12 and college students to align scholarship choices with long-term goals.
If you are still figuring out which stream to pursue, the best career paths after 12th in 2026 guide breaks down options clearly. And if cybersecurity interests you as a specialisation within engineering, check out the cybersecurity course options available after 10th.
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Yes. AICTE runs Pragati (for girl students) and Saksham (for students with disabilities), both offering Rs 50,000 per year plus Rs 20,000 annual contingency. Central Post-Matric Scholarships cover SC, ST, and OBC BTech students. State governments and corporates like Reliance Foundation and Tata Trusts run additional programmes. Apply through scholarships.gov.in for central schemes.
Yes, though options are fewer. Corporate scholarships from Infosys Foundation, Reliance Foundation, and L&T carry no category restrictions. Many IITs and NITs offer merit-based fee waivers from endowment funds. Some states also run general-category merit scholarships for technical students. Check your institute’s nodal officer for internal funds that do not appear on the NSP.
You will need Aadhaar card, income certificate (not older than one year), caste certificate if applicable, 10th and 12th mark sheets, current college fee receipt, bonafide certificate, and a bank passbook copy with IFSC. Your bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded for DBT disbursement. Disability certificates are required for Saksham. Gather all documents before the NSP window opens.
For NSP-based central scholarships, expect 3 to 6 months from the application deadline. The process involves institute-level verification, state nodal officer approval, and PFMS-based fund transfer. State schemes vary; some disburse in 8 weeks, others take longer. Track your status on the NSP portal or pfms.nic.in using your application reference number.
Read the rejection reason on the NSP portal first. Most rejections are due to document mismatches or Aadhaar seeding issues, not ineligibility. Contact your institute’s nodal officer to fix errors before the renewal window closes. If Aadhaar seeding is the problem, visit your bank branch. File a grievance through the NSP grievance portal if you believe the rejection is incorrect.
The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, Infosys Foundation Scholarship, and L&T Build India Scholarship are among the best options for BTech students with no income ceiling. These are merit-based awards open to students from all categories. IIT and NIT endowment funds also offer merit-based fee waivers that are not income-restricted. Apply directly through each organisation’s portal.
Last updated: September 2026. Reviewed by the 3University editorial team.
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