Vidyadhan Scholarship 2026: Maharashtra and Delhi close 10 August, other states later in the month
For students who passed Class 10 in 2026 from families earning under ₹2 lakh a year (₹3 lakh in a few states) and are entering Class 11. Pays ₹10,000 to ₹60,000 a year from Class 11 through graduation. Each state has its own last date: Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana close 10 August 2026.
Who can apply
- Passed Class 10 in 2026 (one or two programs differ, see the list below)
- Family income under ₹2 lakh a year for most states, ₹3 lakh for Nagaland and the Mathura women-in-STEM program
- Marks cutoffs differ by state, roughly 80% or 8+ CGPA in the big states, with lower cutoffs for students with disabilities
State-wise last dates on the official portal when we checked
- 10 August 2026: Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
- 15 August 2026: Daman and Diu
- 20 August 2026: Rajasthan
- 30 August 2026: Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir
- 31 August 2026: Ladakh, Nagaland, and the Shrimati Sadhana Khaitan women-in-STEM program (Mathura district, UP)
The countdown on this page tracks the earliest major date, 10 August. If your state is listed with a later date, you have until that date.
What you get
₹10,000 to ₹60,000 a year depending on the program, and support continues from Class 11 through graduation if you keep meeting the conditions. The foundation also runs mentoring for scholars.
How to apply
Apply online at vidyadhan.org/apply. Pick your state's program, register, and complete the form before your state's last date. Selection usually involves a test or interview after the application closes.
Dates checked on 2 August 2026. Deadlines in India move without notice, so confirm on the official portal linked above before you apply.
Published 2 Aug 2026. Dates change without warning, so check the official site before you apply. We never take your application, your documents or your money. You apply directly, always.