GyanDhan Scholarship

The GyanDhan Scholarship 2026 is all about empowering students from around the world to pursue their higher education dreams, whether in India or abroad. With a total fund of ₹20 lakh, GD scholarship supports both undergraduate and postgraduate studies and is based on your skills, effort, and test performance, not just past academic records.

Scholarships are awarded to students based on their target course, with the distribution as follows:

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  In India: One scholarship will go to a student pursuing B.Tech, and one to a student pursuing MBA.

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  Abroad: Two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing STEM Master’s programs, two to students in Business Master’s programs, and two to students enrolling in undergraduate programs.

Each award comes with ₹2.5 lakh, providing a meaningful boost to help you move closer to your academic goals. The GyanDhan Scholarship is your chance to make your aspirations a reality, no matter where you are in the world.

Highlights of GyanDhan Scholarship 2026

The GyanDhan Scholarship 2026 is a test-based program for students across the globe, reflecting GyanDhan’s commitment to rewarding talent fairly. Open to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, it supports higher studies in India and abroad, ensuring that ambition isn’t limited by past academic scores.

Eligibility Criteria for GyanDhan Scholarship 2026

The GyanDhan Scholarship 2026 is open to students from across the globe, supporting higher education in India and abroad. It is applicable only to students whose college intake begins in 2026.

For Students Planning to Study in India:

Students pursuing or planning to pursue higher education within India can apply. Eligible programs include:

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  B.Tech in any specialization
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  MBA at accredited management institutes

Applicants can be planning to start, awaiting a Letter of Acceptance (LOA), or currently enrolled in their program.

For Students Planning to Study Abroad:

Students planning to pursue higher education outside India can apply. Eligible programs include:

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  Undergraduate programs at international universities
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  STEM Master’s programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
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  Business Master’s programs, including MBA

Applicants can be planning to study abroad, in the process of applying, awaiting an LOA, or already admitted.

How to Apply for GyanDhan Scholarship 2026?

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  Visit the GyanDhan Scholarship page.
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  Click on the “Apply Now” button.
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  Fill in your details such as name, email, contact number, program, and other required information, then submit the application form.
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  Submit the required documents: After the application deadline, you will receive an email with a link to upload your documents. Submit your documents through this link.
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  Verification: Once your documents are submitted, we will verify them to confirm your eligibility.
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  Test link: The test link will be shared via email and WhatsApp.

Key Dates for GyanDhan Scholarship 2026

The GyanDhan Scholarship deadline is tentatively scheduled, with the test and results to follow soon after. Below are the timelines for the upcoming cycle:

*Document submission: Link to submit documents will be shared only in May and June, and submissions will be verified accordingly.

Test Structure for GyanDhan Scholarship

The GyanDhan Scholarship is an online, test-based program open to students from around the world, supporting studies in India and abroad. It evaluates aptitude and reasoning skills rather than prior academic specialization, ensuring that all applicants, Indian or international, compete on equal footing.

Duration: 60 minutes

Format: Multiple-choice questions

Sections:

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  Part 1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
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  Part 2: Logical Reasoning

There is no negative marking in the test.

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