Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra (MahaDBT)
A Government of Maharashtra merit scholarship of Rs 300 a month for Scheduled Caste students who scored 75% or more in Class 10 and study in Class 11 and 12, paid in addition to the central scholarship. AY 2026-27 applications are via MahaDBT 2.0.
Samsung India (with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi)
Samsung India's innovation competition, run with IIT Delhi's FITT, for young people aged 14-22 who propose solutions to real-world problems in four themes. The 2027 edition has not been announced yet.
The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India (AMTI), Chennai
A two-stage national mathematics talent contest run from Chennai by the Association of Mathematics Teachers of India, with separate contests for Classes 9-10 (Bhaskara) and 11-12 (Ramanujan); about 10% of screening-level candidates reach the final.
Ministry of Education, Government of India (with MyGov)
The Prime Minister's annual exam-stress dialogue with students of Classes 6-12, teachers and parents. Participation to be chosen for the event is through an online MyGov activity; the 2027 call has not been announced.
Lodha Foundation with Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune
A fully funded science programme at IISER Pune for exceptional Grade 8 to 10 students, with modules in life sciences, astronomy and earth-space science, chemistry and materials, and interdisciplinary arts, culture and science. Dates are yet to be announced.
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United World Colleges India National Committee (UWC India)
The India National Committee of the United World Colleges selects Indian students for two-year IB Diploma places at UWC schools worldwide (including UWC Mahindra), with full or partial scholarships based on need. The Entry 2028 call has not been announced.
ACM India with ACM IKDD (Indian National AI Olympiad, INAIO)
The second stage of India's national route to the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI 2027, Singapore): an online test for Stage 1 qualifiers and for students with direct entry from other olympiads.
Student Startup & Innovation Policy (SSIP) 2.0, Education Department, Government of Gujarat
Gujarat's Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) lets school students in Class 9 to 12 apply for up to Rs 20,000 per proof-of-concept or prototype, plus support for patents and other IP, through their school.
India STEM Foundation (National Organizer, WRO India)
India's national pathway to the World Robot Olympiad: teams of 2-3 students (Senior age group 14-19) design robots or robotics projects in categories such as RoboMission, Future Innovators, RoboSports and Future Engineers, progressing from a virtual round to regional and national championships and the international final.
Embassy of Japan in India and Consulates-General of Japan (MEXT, Government of Japan)
Fully funded bachelor's degree study in Japan for Indian students who finish Class 12 with at least 80%, selected through the Embassy and Consulates of Japan in India. The 2027-intake call closed in May 2026; the next call has not been posted.
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, with National Testing Agency (NTA)
Under the Government of India's SHRESHTA scheme, about 3,000 meritorious Scheduled Caste students a year win seats in the best private residential schools for Class 9 or Class 11 through the National Entrance Test (NETS) conducted by NTA. The 2027 call has not been announced.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
Each year CBSE and the Central Vigilance Commission hold a school competition on integrity before Vigilance Awareness Week: an essay in 2025 and a poster in 2026. Schools run the first round and upload their best three entries; CBSE honours the national top ten.