{"id":25660587,"date":"2026-09-22T13:18:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25660587"},"modified":"2026-09-22T13:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T08:06:16","slug":"inspire-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspire Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &#038; Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab24378b1f36\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab24378b1f36\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#ANSWER\" >ANSWER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#What_is_the_INSPIRE_Scholarship_%E2%80%93_the_lowdow\" >What is the INSPIRE Scholarship &#8211; the lowdow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_2026_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_do_you_qualify\" >INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP 2026 Eligibility &#8211; do you qualify?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_AMOUNT\" >INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#DOCUMENTS_REQUIRED\" >DOCUMENTS REQUIRED<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#HOW_TO_APPLY_ONLINE_FOR_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_2026\" >HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FOR INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#IMPORTANT_DATES\" >IMPORTANT DATES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#HOW_TO_CHECK_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_STATUS\" >HOW TO CHECK INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION STATUS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#COMMON_REASONS_FOR_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_REJECTION\" >COMMON REASONS FOR INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REJECTION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#BENEFITS_OF_THE_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP\" >BENEFITS OF THE INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_VS_OTHER_GOVERNMENT_SCHOLARSHIPS\" >INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP VS OTHER GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#TIPS_FOR_A_SUCCESSFUL_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION\" >TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/inspire-scholarship\/#CONCLUSION\" >CONCLUSION<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ANSWER\"><\/span><strong>ANSWER<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The INSPIRE Scholarship (SHE) is a really cool initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) .They offer \u20b980,000 per year to students interested in natural and basic sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To qualify, students must rank in the top 1% of their Class 12 board results, place among the top 10,000 in JEE Advanced or NEET, or win KVPY, NTSE, or an Olympiad. They must also be between 17 and 22 years old. This scholarship will last a maximum of 5 years . You can apply online through the official INSPIRE portal at online-inspire.gov.in &#8211; that&#8217;s where the magic happens<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>INSPIRE pays \u20b980,000 annually, including \u20b960,000 as a general scholarship and \u20b920,000 for a research internship.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Merit will get you places , top 1% in Class 12<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>op 10,000 in JEE Advanced\/NEET, or you&#8217;re a KVPY\/NTSE\/Olympiad winner &#8211; that&#8217;s how we roll<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sorry science fans , but B.Sc, M.Sc, Integrated MSc Engineering, B.Tech and MBBS don&#8217;t count , just basic and natural sciences<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Around 12,000 new scholars receive this scholarship each year across India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>To renew the scholarship, y<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>ou must score at least 60% each year and pass all exams on your first attempt.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The scholarship authority directly credits the payment to your SBI account if you link the account to Aadhaar through DBT.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_INSPIRE_Scholarship_%E2%80%93_the_lowdow\"><\/span><strong>What is the INSPIRE Scholarship &#8211; the lowdow<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 1.953em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25660594 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-300x200.webp\" alt=\"What is the INSPIRE Scholarship - the lowdown\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/thoughtful-student-holding-idea-board-looking-it-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The INSPIRE scheme is a big deal by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) , and it&#8217;s all about getting young people into research careers in basic and natural sciences , that&#8217;s basically how India comes up with new ideas and stuff . It&#8217;s a nationwide initiative, no less<br \/>\nThe scheme has a few different parts. INSPIRE-MANAK targets school students aged 10\u201317 and gives them \u20b910,000 to develop their ideas. INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is for students who are 17-22 and studying for a degree in a science . INSPIRE Fellowship is for PhD students and pays a CSIR-UGC NET type of fellowship . And last but not least there&#8217;s the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship for early-career post-docs , they get \u20b91,25,000 a month and a research grant of \u20b935 lakh &#8211; that&#8217;s a pretty serious amount<\/p>\n<p>This guide is all about INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) , that&#8217;s the one which should be most useful for you if you are an undergraduate or post-graduate student doing a science degree and want to get some cash to help your studies<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn with Entri and Build your Dream Career. Enrol Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_2026_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_do_you_qualify\"><\/span><strong>INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP 2026 Eligibility &#8211; do you qualify?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>INSPIRE-SHE eligibility depends on academic merit, with no entrance exam or interview required. You qualify if you rank among the top 1% of your Class 12 board results, place in the top 10,000 in JEE Advanced or NEET, or win KVPY, NTSE, or an eligible Olympiad. You must also be between 17 and 22 years old.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Eligibility Route<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Requirement<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Class 12 Board Performance<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Top 1% in respective board examination (science stream)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">JEE Advanced\/NEET<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Top 10,000 rank in JEE Advanced or NEET\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">KVPY\/NTSE\/Olympiad<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">KVPY scholar, NTSE scholar, JBNSTS scholar, or Science Olympiad medallist\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">IISER\/NISER Admission<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Admission to IISER, NISER, or Department of Science at IIT Kharagpur\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Additional requirements:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Age must be between 17 and 22 years at the time of applying\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Must be pursuing a natural or basic sciences degree (<\/span><span class=\"\">B.Sc<\/span><span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0B.S,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">M.Sc<\/span><span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0M.S, Integrated\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">M.Sc<\/span><span class=\"\">.)<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Engineering,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">B.Tech<\/span><span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0MBBS, and other professional courses are NOT eligible\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Must maintain minimum 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA in each academic year\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Board-wise top 1% cut-offs vary significantly.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0For 2023 Class 12 results, the cut-off was 98.0 for Andhra Pradesh, 94.4 for CBSE, 98.5 for Kerala, and 74.0 for Meghalaya\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. This board-inclusive model ensures students from strict marking boards are not disadvantaged\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_AMOUNT\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The scholarship is valued at \u20b980,000 per year, split into two components\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Component<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Amount<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Purpose<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Annual Scholarship<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u20b960,000 (\u20b95,000\/month)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Monthly stipend for educational expenses\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Summer Mentorship Grant<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u20b920,000\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">6-8 week research attachment at recognised institution\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Total Per Year<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u20b980,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">For up to 5 years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Maximum tenure is 5 years<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0or until completion of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">M.Sc\/M.S<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0course, whichever is earlier\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. A total of 12,000 scholarships are awarded annually\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ce1ea6b2-b149-4672-ac1a-f7d48bbb3408\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"140\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"140\" data-is-last-node=\"\">The university pays the first- and second-year scholarships together in the second year of the undergraduate course.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOCUMENTS_REQUIRED\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">DOCUMENTS REQUIRED<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Keep these documents ready before applying\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Passport-size photograph<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Class 10 marksheet or certificate (as date of birth proof)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Class 12 marksheet<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Endorsement Form signed by Principal, Director, or Registrar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Rank certificate (if applying through JEE Advanced, NEET, NTSE, Olympiad route)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Admission proof to eligible science course<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Bank account details (SBI account linked with Aadhaar)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Aadhaar Card<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Note:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Hard copy documents sent by post are NOT accepted. All submissions must be through the online portal\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn with Entri and Build your Dream Career. Enrol Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_APPLY_ONLINE_FOR_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_2026\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FOR INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP 2026<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 1: Visit the Official Portal<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"\">Go to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">www.online-inspire.gov.in<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0and register with a working email ID and mobile number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 2: Login<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"\">Sign in with the ID and password received after registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 3: Fill Application Form<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"\">Complete your personal details, board details, course details, and bank details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 4: Upload Documents<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"\">Upload your photo, marksheets, and Endorsement Form. Add rank certificate if applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 5: Endorsement Form<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"\">Attach the signed Endorsement Form in PDF format. This form must be signed by the Principal, Director, or Registrar of your institute. A sign from a department head or section officer will NOT be accepted\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 6: Review and Submit<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"\">Check every entry carefully. Half-filled forms are rejected without notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 7: Print Confirmation<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"\">Save a copy of the submitted form for future reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Important:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Only one application per student is accepted. Postal copies are not taken\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMPORTANT_DATES\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">IMPORTANT DATES<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Event<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Date<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Application Window<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Typically opens mid-year\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Last Date to Apply<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Check portal for current cycle<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Provisional Offer Letters<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">4+ months after last date\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Selection List<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Posted on portal home page\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Note:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Dates are tentative. Check the official portal for confirmed dates for 2026-27.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_CHECK_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_STATUS\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">HOW TO CHECK INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION STATUS<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Follow these steps to track your application\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 1:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Log in to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">www.online-inspire.gov.in<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0with your registered email ID and password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 2:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Go to the dashboard and check the notification panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 3:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Download the Provisional Offer Letter if selected, or the rejection letter if not accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step 4:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The selected list and rejected list are also posted on the portal home page. The rejected list gives a reason against each name\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COMMON_REASONS_FOR_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_REJECTION\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">COMMON REASONS FOR INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REJECTION<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Incomplete Endorsement Form.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The form must be signed by the Principal, Director, or Registrar. Department head signatures are not accepted\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Half-filled application.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Incomplete forms are rejected without notice\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Wrong bank account.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The scholarship is paid only to a State Bank of India account linked with Aadhaar. Joint accounts or accounts in other banks are not accepted\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Ineligible course. <\/span><\/strong>Engineering, B.Tech, MBBS, and professional courses are excluded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Failing to maintain 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Continuation requires passing all subjects in first attempt with minimum 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA each year\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Missing first-year marksheet submission. <\/span><\/strong>Upload the first-year documents within 365 days to keep the offer valid.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BENEFITS_OF_THE_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">BENEFITS OF THE INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Substantial financial support:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u20b980,000 per year for up to 5 years covers tuition, living expenses, and research costs\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Research exposure:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The \u20b920,000 summer grant requires a 6-8 week research attachment, providing invaluable experience\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Mentorship:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Scholars receive mentoring support from experienced scientists\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">No other scholarship required:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The scholarship is comprehensive enough that students do not need to seek additional government scholarships\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Direct Benefit Transfer:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Funds are credited directly to the scholar&#8217;s SBI account through PFMS-DBT mode\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_VS_OTHER_GOVERNMENT_SCHOLARSHIPS\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP VS OTHER GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Feature<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">INSPIRE SHE<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">KVPY<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Administered By<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">DST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">DST (discontinued)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Amount<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u20b980,000\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Variable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Eligibility<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Top 1% board, JEE\/NEET rank, Olympiad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Aptitude test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Course Coverage<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Basic and natural sciences only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Tenure<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Up to 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Up to 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Switching<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Cannot switch to other schemes\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> After accepting the INSPIRE Scholarship, you cannot switch to another government scholarship scheme, including KVPY, without permission from DST.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TIPS_FOR_A_SUCCESSFUL_INSPIRE_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25660596 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-300x211.webp\" alt=\"TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION\" width=\"675\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-1024x719.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-768x539.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-1536x1078.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-2048x1437.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-150x105.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-with-graduation-diploma-1140x800.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verify eligibility route.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Confirm you qualify through top 1% board, JEE\/NEET rank, or Olympiad route before applying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Sign the Endorsement Form correctly.<\/strong> The Principal, Director, or Registrar must sign the form, not a department head.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Open SBI account in your own name.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The account must be in your name (not minor), without transaction limit, and linked with Aadhaar\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Submit first-year documents on time.<\/span><\/strong>The offer remains provisional until you upload the first-year marksheet and performance report within 365 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Maintain 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Continuation requires passing all subjects in first attempt each year\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Complete summer research attachment.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The \u20b920,000 mentorship grant requires a 6-8 week research project at a recognised institution\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Track your application.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Check the portal regularly for offer letters, selection lists, and rejection reasons\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn with Entri and Build your Dream Career. Enrol Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONCLUSION\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">CONCLUSION<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The INSPIRE Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious and generous scholarship for students studying basic and natural sciences in India. It grants 80,000 per year for up to 5 years and provides a huge amount of financial assistance as well as valuable research experiences through summer internships.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility is strictly based on merit: Students must be in the top 1% of their board, in the top 10,000 in JEE\/NEET, or must have scored well in KVPY, NTSE, or Olympiads. The program only accepts natural and basic science courses.<\/p>\n<p>The application process is entirely online through online-inspire.gov.in. Students must upload a duly signed Endorsement Form, establish an SBI account linked to Aadhaar, and have 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA for renewal.<\/p>\n<p>For the bright science students who are excited about taking up research work, INSPIRE-SHE will provide them with financial freedom and mentorship throughout their research journey. Apply through the online application form and start a career in research in India.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>RELATED POSTS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/pragati-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Pragati Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &amp; Apply Online<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/hdfc-bank-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>HDFC Bank Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &amp; Apply Online<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/central-sector-scheme-of-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &amp; Apply Online<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/reliance-foundation-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Reliance Foundation Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &amp; Apply Online<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/post-matric-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Post Matric Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &amp; Apply Online<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/prof-joseph-mundassery-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &amp; Apply Online\u00a0<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANSWER The INSPIRE Scholarship (SHE) is a really cool initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) .They offer \u20b980,000 per year to students interested in natural and basic sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To qualify, students must rank in the top 1% of their Class 12 board results, place among the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":127,"featured_media":25660588,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[802,2450],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25660587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-scholarships"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Inspire Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility &amp; Apply Online - Entri Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"INSPIRE Scholarship 2026: \u20b980,000 per year for science students. 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