Inspire Scholarship for Plus Two Toppers: Check Eligibility, Application, Advisory Note

Inspire Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is the scholarship offered by the Department of Science and Technology for the study of Basic/Natural Science at the degree level.

Inspire Scholarship-Course List

The different courses in this scholarship scheme are- B.Sc (3years), B.Sc (Hon’s, 4 years), B.S course of 4 years duration, 5 years – Integrated M.Sc/M.S etc. The applicant should have joined for the degree course programme in any one of their 18 science subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Astro Physics, Astronomy, Electronics, Anthropology, Micro Biology, Geophysics, Geo Chemistry, Atmospheric science and Oceanic Science.

Inspire Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount would be Rs.80,000/- per annum. It can be availed of for 5 years maximum, subject to the conditions. (till the completion of M.S/M.Sc course programme).

Name of the Scholarship	Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Eligibility	1) Top 1% of the School Board at Class XII level 2) Enrollment in to Higher Education in Basic and Natural Science courses
Scholarship Amount	Rs.80,000/year
Agency	Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Duration	5 years

Inspire Eligibility

The applicant should have passed the plus two level exam in the year itself. Moreover he/she should satisfy one of the conditions of eligibility. If the applicant is one of the top 1% of students who scored high marks in the plus two board exam or one of top 10,000 rank holders in AIPMT/JEE (main)/JEE (Advanced) in the year, he/she will be eligible to apply.

All KVPY/NTSE/JBNSTS scholars and International Olympiad Medalists can apply. Students joined in 4 year B.Sc/5 year Integrated M.Sc in Basic/Natural Science in IIT on the basis of their JEE (Advanced) rank, those who joined in IISER, NISER, DAECBS and the students of first year degree course/ Integrated programme in any one of the universities on the basis of their rank in AIPMT/JEE (Main), JEE (Advanced) also can apply.

Dates to Remember

The students can apply for INSPIRE Scholarship till 9th of November 2023. 

How to Apply

Click the link below for more details.

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INSPIRE Scholarship 2023-24. Press Release
INSPIRE Scholarship 2023-24. Frequently Asked Questions
INSPIRE Scholarship -Online Application Portal
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