The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26 is a large scholarship programme by SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of State Bank of India, aimed at supporting meritorious students from underprivileged/humble backgrounds across India. It intends to cover 23,230 students for FY26, with a budget of ₹ 90 crore.
Key Features/Benefits
- Class 9–12 school students: Up to ₹ 15,000 per year.Undergraduate / Postgraduate students at NIRF top 300 / NAAC A rated institutes.
- Undergraduate: up to ~ ₹ 75,000, PG up to ~ ₹ 2,50,000 (or more depending on course / institute).
- IIT / IIM scholars: Higher amounts (for example up to ₹ 2,00,000 for IITs; up to ₹ 5,00,000 for IIMs) for certain categories.
- Medical courses students: More support (since medical courses are expensive) – up to ₹ 4,50,000 in some cases.
- Studying abroad: Students admitted in top universities abroad (QS/THE rankings etc.) are also eligible under certain categories, scholarship amount can go up to ₹ 20,00,000 per year.
Other common benefits
- Scholarship will be paid / disbursed for entire duration of the selected course where student is selected.
- Covers students from Class 9 up to Postgraduate level.
Eligibility
- Indian nationals.
- Must have secured 75% marks or 7.0 CGPA in the previous academic year.
Family income
- For school students (Class 9-12): family income ≤ ₹ 3,00,000 per annum.
- For college students: family income ≤ ₹ 6,00,000 per annum.
- For undergraduate / postgraduate courses: the institute should be among top 300 in NIRF or NAAC A rated, or for management/PGDM etc.
- For studying abroad: Admission in top-ranked universities (QS or THE top 200 for many categories).
How to Apply / Process
- Application is online via the official portal: www.sbiashascholarship.co.in.
- Create account / login; fill the application form with accurate personal, educational, financial details.
- Upload required documents (mark sheets, income certificate, proof of institute, etc.) as per instructions.
- Accept terms & conditions, preview, submit the application.
- Selection process: first shortlist on academic & financial background, then possible interview / telephonic round, then document verification.
Deadline: Applications opened on 18 September 2025 and will remain open until 15 November 2025.
Conclusion
The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship is a major opportunity for meritorious students from modest backgrounds to get support for their studies, whether in school, college, or abroad. For many, this scholarship can ease financial burdens and open up access to quality institutions. Students who meet eligibility should apply before 15 November, gather required documents early, and give attention to accuracy in their application.
FAQs
1. Do I need an SBI bank account?
Ans: No, having an SBI bank account is not mandatory; you can provide any valid bank account for disbursement.
2. Is this scholarship renewable every year?
Ans: The scholarship is provided for the full duration of the course for which the student is selected, subject to performance etc.
3. For abroad study, which universities are accepted?
Ans: For abroad, universities ranked in top 200 QS or THE rankings are considered.
4. What if I don’t meet the 75%/7.0 CGPA threshold?
Ans: Then you are likely ineligible; this is a strict eligibility criteria.
5. Is there any interview?
Ans: Yes, shortlisted candidates may have a telephonic interview as part of selection.
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