Complete Guide to B.Tech Scholarships in India 2026

 Students are given B. Tech scholarships are provided by the government, private corporations, and foundations based on academic performance, economic background, gender, disability status, and community.

Types of Scholarships for BTech Students

  • Based on Merit (Entrance Exam and Academic Performance)
  • Based on Family Income Certificate
  • Based on Both Merit and Income Certificate
  • For Girls, Minorities, and Special Categories
  • Based on JEE Scores

Top Government Scholarships for Engineering Students

  1. AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarships

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    ₹50,000–₹56,000/year 

    Eligibility

    Girls (Pragati) / Differently-abled (Saksham); family income < ₹8 LPA; AICTE-approved college 

    Apply

    National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) 

    Cycle

    Opens July–August 2026 

  2. INSPIRE Scholarship (DST)

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    ₹80,000/year + mentoring  

    Eligibility

    Top Class 12 board performers / high JEE rank; ages 17–22; basic sciences/engineering 

    Section 

    12,000 scholarships annually 

  3. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    ₹30,000/year (boys) / ₹36,000/year (girls) 

    Eligibility

    Top Class 12 board performers / high JEE rank; ages 17–22; basic sciences/engineering 

    Apply 

    August–September 2026 via KSB portal/NSP

  4. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    ₹10,000–₹20,000/year 

    Eligibility

    Class 12 ≥80th percentile; income < ₹8 LPA 

  5. ONGC Scholarship

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    Varies (merit-based)

    Eligibility

    ≥60% in Class 12; SC/ST/OBC/General; 50% reserved for girls 

    Apply 

    September–October 2026 

  6. Post-Matric Scholarship (State-wise)
    Available for OBC, SC/ST, minorities, and PwD through state portals (e.g., Maharashtra, UP, Kerala, West Bengal).

Best Private Scholarship for Engineering Students

  1. Reliance Foundation undergraduate engineering scholarships
     Up to ₹2,00,000/year + mentorship with First-year students + merit + need-based.
  2. IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    ₹1,00,000 annually for 4 years 

    Eligibility

    First-year B.Tech; family income < ₹6 LPA; select colleges 

  3. Kotak Kanya Scholarship

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    ₹1,50,000 annually 

    Eligibility

    Meritorious first-year female students 

  4. Tata Trustsscholarship for engineering students / Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship

    Parameter

    Detail

    Amount

    Up to ₹1,00,000 or 80% tuition fees 

    Eligibility

    Need-based; Class 11 to graduation; economically weaker sections 

    Apply 

    Through college financial aid office or Buddy4Study 

  5. Other Top Private Scholarships

    Scholarship

    Amount

    Eligibility

    Deutsche Bank

    Up to ₹1,00,000 + benefits

    Female engineering students 

    Infosys STEM Stars

    Up to ₹1,00,000

    First-year girls in STEM; deadline Oct 30, 2025 

    Legrand Empowering

    60% fees (up to ₹60,000/year)

    Girls pursuing B.Tech; income < ₹5 LPA 

    Amazon Future Engineer

    Up to ₹50,000 + benefits

    Female BE/B. Tech; deadline Nov 30, 2025 

    Dr. Reddy's Sashakt

    Up to ₹50,000 + benefits

    Female B.Tech/MBBS students 

    Career Benefits of Winning Engineering Scholarships

  • Financial relief — Reduces tuition, hostel, books, laptop costs
  • Mentorship opportunities — Reliance Foundation, INSPIRE provide industry mentorship
  • Enhanced resume — Scholarship winners stand out in job placements
  • Networking — Access to corporate partners (Tata, Infosys, Amazon, ONGC)
  • Confidence & recognition — Validates academic excellence
  • Reduced education loan burden — Many students avoid loans entirely

Conclusion:

Arya College of Engineering & I.T. has many Scholarships programmes:-
Scholarships Available at Arya College

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