SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026–27: Status, Eligibility, Amount and Renewal
The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026–27 is an education-support programme run by SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank of India. It covers several groups of students, ranging from Classes 9–12 to undergraduate, postgraduate, medical, IIT, IIM and eligible overseas higher education.
There is an important date-related point for students checking the scholarship now.
As of 25 September 2026, fresh applications for the 2026–27 scholarship are closed. The dedicated scholarship portal states that new applications closed on 19 September 2026. It also states that students who received the scholarship in 2025–26 can submit renewal applications until 30 September 2026.
The programme is therefore no longer a general "apply now" opportunity for new applicants in the current cycle. Students who already submitted an application should check their application status, while existing scholars should check the renewal instructions.
Another point deserves attention: the current scholarship portal contains conflicting published figures for the postgraduate and medical awards. The category information currently displayed on the portal shows lower amounts, while another section of the same portal retains older higher figures. Applicants should not rely on an older article or social-media post for these amounts.
Current SBI Asha Scholarship 2026–27 Status
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Programme | SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026–27 |
| Provider | SBI Foundation |
| Application mode | Online |
| Fresh application period | 22 July to 19 September 2026 |
| Fresh applications | Closed |
| Renewal for 2025–26 scholars | Open until 30 September 2026 |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Study coverage | Classes 9–12 through higher education and eligible overseas study |
| Maximum published award | Up to ₹15 lakh per year, depending on category |
The scholarship portal currently says that fresh applications can no longer be started, continued or submitted for 2026–27. Existing applicants can sign in to check the status of an application already submitted.
The programme is run by SBI Foundation rather than being a Government of India scholarship. SBI Foundation describes Asha Scholarship as part of its education-related work.
What Is the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship?
The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to academically meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds.
It is divided into separate tracks rather than operating as one identical scholarship for every student.
The current programme information covers:
School students in Classes 9–12
Undergraduate students
Postgraduate students
MBBS students
IIT students
IIM students
Eligible overseas postgraduate and higher studies
The requirements are different for each track. A student should therefore identify the correct category first rather than assuming that the general scholarship conditions apply equally to every course.
SBI Asha Scholarship 2026–27: Category-Wise Awards
The current scholarship portal displays the following track structure:
| Category | Published maximum award |
|---|---|
| Classes 9–12 | ₹15,000 per year |
| Undergraduate | ₹75,000 per year |
| Postgraduate | ₹1.50 lakh per year* |
| Medical/MBBS | ₹2 lakh per year* |
| IIT | ₹2 lakh per year |
| IIM | ₹5 lakh per year |
| Overseas Studies | ₹15 lakh per year |
* Important: The official portal contains conflicting information. Its current category display shows ₹1.50 lakh for postgraduate students and ₹2 lakh for medical students, but another section of the same portal still contains ₹2.50 lakh and ₹4.50 lakh figures. Because the official source itself is inconsistent, these two amounts should be verified directly with the scholarship provider rather than presented as unquestionable figures.
The ₹15 lakh figure is specifically associated with the eligible overseas-study category. It should not be interpreted as a general scholarship amount available to every student studying outside India.
Who Can Be Eligible?
The scholarship portal identifies a common academic and financial framework, followed by additional conditions for individual tracks.
The currently displayed information includes:
Indian nationality
Minimum academic performance
A family-income ceiling
Enrollment in an eligible course or institution
Additional category-specific requirements where applicable
The portal's displayed category information uses 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA as the general academic benchmark, with lower thresholds shown for certain reserved categories. However, another section of the same portal contains older CGPA wording. Applicants should therefore follow the eligibility information presented for their specific category in the live application system.
Family-income limits
The programme distinguishes between school and higher-education applicants.
For the school category, the displayed annual family-income ceiling is:
₹3 lakh
For the higher-education categories, the displayed ceiling is:
₹6 lakh
Income must be supported by acceptable documentation. Applicants should not enter an estimated or unsupported figure simply to meet the eligibility requirement.
School Students: Classes 9–12
The school category is intended for students studying in Classes 9–12 at a recognised school in India.
The published maximum scholarship is:
₹15,000 per year
The current programme information lists an academic benchmark of 75% or the applicable CGPA, with specified relaxations for some categories. The annual family-income ceiling shown for school students is ₹3 lakh.
Students should use their actual previous academic results and the income documentation requested by the application system.
Undergraduate Students
The undergraduate category is not simply open to every college student.
The programme information links UG eligibility to an institution meeting its stated ranking or accreditation requirements. The current portal identifies the Top 300 NIRF Overall or NAAC 'A' and above route for this category.
The published maximum award is:
₹75,000 per year
This distinction matters because a student studying a regular undergraduate course at an institution outside the specified eligibility framework should not assume that the SBI Asha UG category applies.
Postgraduate Students
The postgraduate category is intended for students pursuing eligible master's-level education at qualifying institutions.
The current category display publishes a maximum award of:
₹1.50 lakh per year
The displayed eligibility framework includes:
Required academic performance
Family income up to the applicable higher-education limit
Study at a qualifying institution
Compliance with the category's other conditions
Important amount discrepancy
The official scholarship portal is internally inconsistent on this point. A lower section of the same portal still contains text referring to a ₹2.50 lakh postgraduate award, whereas its current track display states ₹1.50 lakh.
For that reason, students should verify the amount shown for their category in the current application/official programme information before relying on either figure.
Medical Students
The medical track is specifically associated with MBBS.
The current category display states:
Up to ₹2 lakh per year
It also identifies additional requirements involving the institution and NEET documentation, including study at AIIMS or a qualifying top-ranked medical institution.
Another published discrepancy
The same official portal also retains older programme text showing ₹4.50 lakh for medical students.
Therefore, ₹4.50 lakh should not be presented as an unquestionably current 2026–27 award.
Students should rely on the current category information and verify the final amount with SBI Foundation if the discrepancy affects their application or expected scholarship.
IIT Students
The IIT category is separate from the general UG category.
It is intended for students studying at one of India's IITs and includes a JEE Advanced-related requirement in the published programme information.
The maximum published award is:
₹2 lakh per year
A student studying engineering at a college that is not an IIT should not select the IIT category merely because the course is engineering.
Such a student would need to examine the separate undergraduate eligibility requirements.
IIM Students
The IIM category is intended for eligible students pursuing management education at an Indian Institute of Management.
The published maximum award is:
₹5 lakh per year
The programme information also identifies CAT-related documentation and study at one of the eligible IIM institutions.
An MBA or management student studying at an institution outside the IIM category should not assume that the IIM scholarship track applies.
Overseas Studies
The overseas category is substantially different from the domestic categories.
The programme identifies support for eligible Indian students pursuing postgraduate or higher study at qualifying overseas institutions. The current information associates the category with QS Top 200 universities and specified entrance-test documentation.
The published maximum is:
₹15 lakh per year
The category has additional requirements, including academic performance, income, course level, university eligibility and accepted test documentation.
Therefore, the ₹15 lakh amount should never be described as a general "study abroad scholarship" available to every Indian student.
Important Academic and Income Conditions
Students should not rely only on the headline scholarship amount.
The application is based on several factors, including:
Academic performance
The currently displayed programme information uses a minimum academic benchmark of 75% or 7.5 CGPA, with specified relaxations for certain categories.
Because the official portal contains inconsistent CGPA wording in different sections, applicants should follow the requirement displayed in their relevant live category/application.
Family income
The displayed limits are:
Up to ₹3 lakh for school students
Up to ₹6 lakh for higher-education categories
Institution
Institution eligibility varies by track.
For example:
UG and PG have ranking/accreditation conditions.
Medical has specific institutional requirements.
IIT applicants must actually study at an IIT.
IIM applicants must study at an IIM.
Overseas applicants must satisfy the programme's university and course requirements.
Entrance examinations
Depending on the category, applicants may need documents relating to:
NEET
JEE Advanced
CAT
GRE
GMAT
MCAT
LNAT
LSAT
The exact requirement should be checked against the applicant's category rather than assumed from a general scholarship checklist.
Documents for SBI Asha Scholarship
The required documents can differ between categories.
The programme information identifies documents such as:
Academic marksheets
Government-issued identity proof
Income proof
Admission or bonafide proof
Fee receipt or fee information
Bank account/passbook details
Category certificate where applicable
Photograph or family photograph where requested
NEET, JEE Advanced or CAT documents for relevant categories
Overseas admission and test documents for eligible overseas applicants
Disability documentation where applicable
The category-specific checklist in the application system should be treated as the final document requirement.
Do not upload documents merely because an unofficial website lists them.
How the SBI Asha Scholarship Application Worked
For the 2026–27 fresh-application cycle, the process was online.
Applicants were required to:
Open the SBI Asha Scholarship portal.
Register or sign in.
Complete their personal and family information.
Select the appropriate scholarship track.
Enter academic and institution details.
Provide income information.
Upload the documents requested for that category.
Review the information carefully.
Submit the application.
Keep the application/reference information for future status checks.
The portal states that applications were submitted online and that the application is free.
Can a new applicant apply now?
No, not for the 2026–27 fresh-application cycle.
The official portal currently states that new applications closed on 19 September 2026.
A website, agent or social-media account claiming that a new applicant can pay a fee to reopen the closed application should not be treated as an official route.
What Existing Applicants Should Do
If you already submitted a 2026–27 application, use the scholarship portal to check the status of your application.
The programme information states that shortlisted candidates may go through further stages such as telephonic interaction and document verification before final selection.
Keep your:
application/reference details
registered email
submitted-document copies
relevant academic records
available until the selection process is completed.
Renewal for Existing Scholars
The current portal separately identifies renewal applications for students who received the scholarship during 2025–26.
The renewal deadline shown on the portal is:
30 September 2026
This should not be confused with the fresh-application deadline of 19 September 2026.
Students seeking renewal should sign in through the official portal and follow the renewal instructions applicable to their account.
Selection and Payment
Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions does not by itself guarantee selection.
The programme describes a process involving academic and financial screening, shortlisting, possible telephonic interaction and document verification.
For selected scholars, the programme information states that the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account.
Applicants should therefore make sure that their bank information is accurate and that the account details supplied through the official process are correct.
Do Not Pay Anyone for Guaranteed Selection
The scholarship application is described as free.
Applicants should be cautious if anyone asks for money in exchange for:
Guaranteed scholarship selection
Guaranteed approval
Faster processing
Special consideration
Reopening a closed application
A supposed "official" registration service
Do not provide an OTP, password, card details or banking credentials to an unofficial person claiming to process the scholarship.
A commercial or private website should never be mistaken for the official SBI Asha Scholarship portal.
The Most Important Information to Verify
Because scholarship conditions can change and the current official portal itself contains conflicting information in some sections, applicants should verify the following before relying on the programme:
Application status — whether fresh applications or renewals are currently open.
Category — School, UG, PG, Medical, IIT, IIM or Overseas.
Academic threshold — marks/CGPA applicable to the selected category.
Income ceiling — ₹3 lakh or ₹6 lakh, depending on the category.
Institution eligibility — including NIRF, NAAC, IIT, IIM, medical-college or overseas-university requirements.
Entrance-test requirement — where applicable.
Scholarship amount — especially where the official page contains conflicting figures.
Documents — use the checklist shown for the selected category.
Renewal conditions — for existing scholars.
Official deadline — never rely on an old article or social-media post.
Check the Latest Official Information
The safest source for current application status is the dedicated SBI Asha Scholarship portal:
SBI Asha Scholarship 2026–27 — Official Scholarship Portal
The SBI Foundation website also identifies Asha Scholarship within its education work.
For scholarship-related queries, the SBI Foundation sitemap lists an Asha Scholarship contact number and the Foundation's official contact information.
Before acting on any scholarship information, verify the:
current application status,
category eligibility,
award amount,
documents,
deadline,
institution requirement,
and official application instructions.
This is particularly important for PG and medical applicants because of the conflicting figures currently visible on the official scholarship portal.
Key Takeaways
The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026–27 is run by SBI Foundation, not by a Government of India ministry.
Fresh 2026–27 applications closed on 19 September 2026.
Renewal applications for eligible 2025–26 scholars are shown as open until 30 September 2026.
The programme covers seven broad tracks, from Classes 9–12 through eligible overseas higher education.
Published maximum awards range from ₹15,000 to ₹15 lakh, depending on the category.
UG, PG, medical, IIT, IIM and overseas applicants have different institution and/or examination requirements.
The official portal currently contains conflicting PG and medical award figures, so those amounts should be verified directly rather than copied from older articles.
Meeting eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee selection.
Applications are free; applicants should not pay unofficial agents for guaranteed selection or reopening of a closed application.
Existing applicants should use the official portal to monitor their application, while existing scholars should follow the separate renewal process.
Disclaimer
Direct Govt News is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with SBI Foundation or State Bank of India. Scholarship amounts, eligibility requirements, documents, selection procedures, deadlines and application arrangements can change.
The responsible programme provider determines eligibility, selection and scholarship payment. Readers should verify the latest information directly through the official SBI Asha Scholarship portal before submitting personal information or taking any action. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection or payment.
Students looking for other scholarship opportunities can also check the PM YASASVI Scholarship 2026 , which provides financial support to eligible students under its applicable education categories.
Students from Karnataka can also explore the Devaraj Arasu Scholarship 2026 for information on eligibility, benefits and application requirements.
Another scholarship option worth checking is the Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship , which supports eligible students pursuing higher education.
Students searching for Karnataka-specific education assistance can also read the guide to the Vidyadhan Scholarship 2026 Karnataka .
For students entering undergraduate education, the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 is another scholarship opportunity to compare with the SBI Asha Scholarship.
Students looking specifically for scholarships after Class 10 can also see our guide to 10th Pass Scholarships in Karnataka .
Official SBI Asha Scholarship Resources
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