From classroom dreams to career destinations: Scholarship wave opens new gateways for India’s next generation of leaders

• Open to Indian nationals residing in India only.
• Students must be enrolled in the first year of a 2-year full-time MBA program or its equivalent for the class of 2026.
• Applicants must be enrolled in one of the MBA colleges listed in the attached document (Refer to the list of eligible colleges mentioned on the Buddy4Study website).
• The gross annual family income from all sources should be less than or equal to INR 6 lakh.
• Applicants must have a valid mobile number linked to their Aadhaar number.

• Open to PAN India students planning to pursue  B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science in any of the following specialisations:
  • GenAI & ML
  • Quantum Computing
  • Full Stack Development
  • Applicants must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with PCM/PCMB.
• Students must have passed Class 12 in the academic year 2025 or 2026.
• Applicants must have scored at least 50% marks in Class 12.

• Discount on the uGNET fee based on 12th scores
• Scholarships opportunity upon admission
  • Students qualifying the uGNET exam and securing their admission seat will become eligible for Merit-Based Scholarship, Girls in Tech Scholarship, Need-Based Scholarship, Ronnie Screwvala Scholarship for Tech Innovators and Defence Scholarship offered by upGrad School of Technology covering up to 100% of the tuition fee based on their overall profile score.

Note: The final scholarship amount may depend on the student’s performance, admission confirmation, seat availability, and the scholarship terms defined by the program.

• Confirmed admission in the first year (academic year 2026-27) of the undergraduate/5-year integrated courses in fields of Electronics and Communication, Telecom, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, Aerospace and Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, AR/VR, Machine Learning, Robotics) at the top 50 NIRF-ranked Engineering universities/institutes.
• Must be a citizen and resident of India.
• Both parents’/guardian’s annual income from all sources must not exceed INR 8 lakhs.

• 100% annual course fee coverage for the entire course duration, as per the institute/university fee structure.
• Hostel and mess charges covered.
• Laptop provided to all Bharti Scholars in the first year.

• Open to students enrolled in full-time B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, or Polytechnic diploma programs at recognised government or private institutions in India.
  • Eligible B.Tech students may be from lateral entry, 3rd/4th year, or the graduating batch of 2026, while M.Tech/MBA/PGDM applicants must be in the 2nd year or graduating batch of 2026.
• Applicants must belong to relevant streams/specialisations, including Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Sales, or Marketing, depending on the scholarship category.
• Must have secured at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.0+, have no active backlogs or disciplinary issues, and be willing to complete online certification courses within the program timelines.
• Annual parental income must not exceed ₹6 lakh.
• Children of Buddy4Study or Eastman Auto and Power Limited employees are not eligible.

Note:

• Priority will be given to girls, PwD students, students from single-parent households, orphaned students, and students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in Class 12 (any recognised education boards) or have completed it in 2025.
• Must be aiming to pursue a full-time undergraduate programme in Business Management, Technology, Leadership, Data Science & AI, Design, Sustainability, Finance & Economics, Marketing or related fields.
• Assessment Requirement: All applicants must appear for the Masters’ Union Scholarship  Aptitude Test (MUSAT) or qualify for an approved alternate test.
  • Alternate Eligibility for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence programme:
    • JEE percentile above 90%
    • MUSAT score above 35/45
    • SAT score above 1500/1600

Note: check Masters’ Union official website to ensure accuracy on eligibility