Sitaram Jindal Scholarship: Application and Criteria 2024

Are you interested in the Sitaram Jindal scholarship? Then you should pay attention as you read through as we shall be guided to what is expected of you and the criteria needed.

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Rewards

The Sitaram Jindal Scholarship is divided into various categories based on the courses pursued by the students.

The scholarship amount varies, with students receiving up to INR 3,200 per month, depending on their qualifications.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the scholarship amount awarded to the selected students.

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Scholarship reward of Jindal Scholarship

S.No.	Category	Scholarship amount (Per month)
1.	Category ‘A’ (Class 11 & 12)	INR 700 (For Girls) INR 500 (For Boys)
2.	Category ‘B’ ITI students	INR 500 (For government ITIs) INR 700 (For private ITIs)
3.	Category ‘C’ (Graduate & postgraduate courses)	For graduate courses: INR 1,400 (Girls of General category) INR 1,100 (Boys of General category) INR 1,400 (Physically challenged students) INR 1,500 (Widows & unmarried wards of Ex-servicemen) For postgraduate courses: INR 1,800 (Girls of General category) INR 1,500 (Boys of General category) INR 1,800 (Physically challenged students) INR 1,800 (Widows & unmarried wards of Ex-servicemen)
4.	Category ‘D’ (Diploma courses)	INR 1,200 (Girls) INR 1,000 (Boys)
5.	Category ‘E’ (Engineering & Medicine courses)	INR 2,300 (For girls pursuing engineering courses) INR 2,000 (For boys pursuing engineering courses) INR 3,000 (For girls studying medicine courses) INR 2,500 (For boys studying medicine courses) INR 3,200 (For girls pursuing PG courses in engineering & medicine courses) INR 2,800 (For boys pursuing PG courses in engineering & medicine courses)
6.	For students staying in hostel	INR 1,200 (Additional amount for hosteller pursuing ITI/Diploma, Graduate/PG courses) INR 1,800 (Additional amount for hosteller pursuing Medical, Engineering courses including PG courses)

Key Dates

The Jindal scholarship falls under the category of a year-round scholarship, allowing applicants to apply at any time throughout the year.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications as needed. However, it’s important to note that each candidate is allowed to apply for the scholarship only once during the duration of their course.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Jindal scholarship, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including requirements such as previous exam marks, family income, and other relevant factors.

Detailed information regarding these eligibility conditions can be found in the table provided below.

Eligibility Requirements of Jindal Scholarship

S.No.	Category	Eligibility Criteria
1.	Category ‘A’	The applicants must be studying in classes 11 and 12. The male applicants must have scored at least 60% marks in the previous exam and girls must have scored a minimum of 55% marks to be eligible. However, students of Karnataka with a score of at least 70% marks in the case of boys & 65% marks in the case of girls are eligible. West Bengal students with a minimum of 65% marks (in case of boys) in the last exam and 60% marks (in case of girls) can apply. In the case of those in employment, the annual family income must not be more than INR 4 Lakh. For other students, the annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh. The applicants must not have crossed the age of 30 years.
2.	Category ‘B’	The applicants must be ITI courses from any government or private institute. The male candidates applying for the scholarship must have scored at least 45% marks in the last exam and female candidates must have scored a minimum of 35% to be eligible. In the case of those in employment, the annual family income must not be more than INR 4 Lakh. For other students, the annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh. The applicants must not have crossed the age of 30 years.
3.	Category ‘C’	For graduate courses: The candidates must be studying graduate courses to be eligible. The applicants must have secured at least 55% marks (in the case of boys) and 50% marks (in the case of girls) in the previous exam. However, students of Karnataka must have secured a minimum of 65% marks (in the case of boys) in the last exam and 60% marks (in the case of girls) and West Bengal students must have obtained at least 60% in case of boys and 55% marks in case of girls. In the case of those in employment, the annual family income must not be more than INR 4 Lakh. For other students, the annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh. The applicants must not have crossed the age of 30 years. For postgraduate courses: The candidates must be studying graduate courses to be eligible. The applicants must have secured at least 60% marks (in the case of boys) and 55% marks (in the case of girls) in the previous exam. However, students of Karnataka must have secured a minimum of 65% marks (in the case of boys) in the last exam and 60% marks (in the case of girls). In the case of those in employment, the annual family income must not be more than INR 4 Lakh. For other students, the annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh. The applicants must not have crossed the age of 30 years.
4.	Category ‘D’	The candidates must be pursuing diploma courses like Civil Engg., Computer Science, Chemical, Automobile Tech., Nursing, Pharmacy & Physiotherapy and environment-related courses. The applicants must have secured at least 55% marks (in the case of boys) and 50% marks (in the case of girls) in the previous exam. In the case of those in employment, the annual family income must not be more than INR 4 Lakh. For other students, the annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh. The applicants must not have crossed the age of 30 years.
5.	Category ‘E’	The candidates must be studying engineering, medicine, and architecture courses. MDS students are not eligible to avail of the scholarship. The applicants must have secured at least 65% marks (in the case of boys) and 60% marks (in the case of girls) in the previous exam. However, students of Karnataka and West Bengal must have secured a minimum of 65% marks (in the case of boys) in the last exam and 60% marks (in the case of girls). In the case of those in employment, the annual family income must not be more than INR 4 Lakh. For other students, the annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh. The applicants must not have crossed the age of 30 years.

Application Process

Applicants for the Jindal scholarship can submit their scholarship applications through both offline and online methods. They are required to apply through the official website of the Sitaram Jindal Foundation.

Key Documents

Candidates applying for the Sitaram Jindal Scholarship must include essential documents along with the completed application form to verify their academic credentials.

Below is the list of important documents that should be attached to the scholarship form.

1. Copy of certificates regarding fees paid (applicable for Medical, Engineering, Diploma, and MBA students)

2. Certificate of physical disability from the competent authority (if applicable)

3. PPO, Relationship dependency certificate, and Ex-servicemen widow I-card (for widows and ex-servicemen)

4. Copy of SSLC/HSC scorecard

5. Copy of the last examination

6. Certificate from the hostel warden (for hostellers)

7. Copy of the income certificate

8. Copy of merit certificate (applicable for Medical, Engineering, Diploma and MBA students)

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