Jindal Scholarship 2023: The Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship is awarded to students by the Sitaram Jindal Foundation. It is one of the most renowned scholarships across India, for various degree courses. Pursuing higher education can be a costly affair for many students. Thus, to ensure that financial hardships do not prevent students from completing higher education and achieving their dreams, the Sitaram Jindal Scholarship supports the students after their Class 11 until post-graduation. 

It is a merit-cum-means based scholarship scheme. Candidates will be offered scholarships depending on the scholarship categories for which they are eligible. Candidates inquiring about the Jindal scholarship 2023 last date should be aware that candidates can apply for the scholarship programme all through the year. Read the article to know how to submit the Jindal Scholarship 2023 application form, the documents required and other information.

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship: An Overview

Students can directly apply for the SB Jindal Scholarship by filling thely-downloadable application form from the online portal. Applicants must obtain the duly signed and stamped recommendation of their principal/Head. Before we read more information on Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Foundation, let us bring you an overview of the same:

Particulars	Specification
Provided By	Sitaram Jindal Foundation
Region	All over India
Name of The Scholarship	Sitaram Jindal Scholarship
Application Form	Online Mode
Website	sitaramjindalfoundation.org

Jindal Scholarship: Eligibility

Find below the category–wise eligibility criteria to apply for the Jindal Scholarship scheme: 

Eligibility for Category A 

• Candidates must be students of Class 11 or Class 12. 
• Female candidates must have scored at least 55% marks, and male applicants must have scored at least 60% marks in the last exam. 
• In the case of Karnataka students, male candidates must have scored at least 70% marks and female candidates must have scored 65% marks. 
• For students belonging to West Bengal, the minimum required percentage in the case of girls is 60% marks, and in the case of boys is 65% marks. 
• Scholarship shall be discontinued after the student crosses 30 years of age.
• for those in employment, the annual income should not exceed INR 4 lakh per annum. 
• In the case of other students, family income should not be more than INR 2.5 lakh per annum. 

Eligibility for Category B

• Male candidates must have scored a minimum of 45% marks and female candidates 35% marks in the last exam. 
• Candidates must be pursuing an ITI course from any private or government institution. 
• Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age. 
• The annual income of the candidate must not exceed INR 2.5 lac per annum. 
• In the case of employment, the family income should not exceed INR 4 lac per annum. 

Eligibility for Category C (Graduation courses)

• Candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in case of boys and 50% marks in the case of a girl candidate in the last year exam. 
• In the case of Karnataka students, male candidates must have scored at least 70% marks and female candidates must have scored 65% marks. 
• The required age of candidate must not exceed 30 years. 
• For students belonging to West Bengal, the minimum required percentage in the case of girls is 60% marks, and in the case of boys is 65% marks. 
• In the case of employment, the family income of the candidate must not exceed INR 4 lakh per annum.
• The annual income of the candidate must not be more than INR 2.5 lakh per annum, for other students.   

Eligibility for Category C (Post Graduate Candidates)

• The candidate’s age must not have exceeded 30 years.
• Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in the case of boys and 55% marks in the case of girls candidate in the last year’s exam. 
• In the case of Karnataka students, the male candidate must have scored at least 65% marks and female candidates must have scored 60% marks. 
• The minimum family income limit is INR 4 lac per annum, in case of employment, and for other candidate family income should not be more than INR 2.5 lac per annum. 

Eligibility for Category D

• Candidate must be a student of any diploma course as Automobile Tech., Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy, environment, and Chemical related courses. 
• Applicants should have scored a minimum of 55% marks (for male candidates), and 50% marks (for female candidates) in the last year’s exam. 
• Candidates must not have crossed 30 years of age. 
• The annual family income of the candidate must not exceed INR 4 lac per annum, in case of employment, and the other candidate’s family income should not be more than INR 2.5 lac per annum. 

Eligibility for Category E

• Candidates must be students of medicine, architecture, or engineering courses. 
• Candidates must have scored a minimum of 65% marks in case of a male candidate, and 60% in case of a female candidate in the last year exam. 
• Students of MDS are not eligible to apply for this scheme. 
• Candidate’s age should be more than 30 years.  
• The minimum family income limit is INR 4 lac per annum, in case of employment, and for other candidate’s family income should not be more than INR 2.5 lac per annum.
• For candidates from West Bengal and Karnataka, minimum 70% marks for girl’s candidate, and minimum 75% marks for boy’s candidates. 

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Rewards for Students

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Rewards vary based on the category of candidates and gender. Refer to the table below for detailed rewards based on the category.

Category	Courses	Amount (per Month)
		Pre Univ.	Graduation	Post Grad.
Category ‘A’	11th and 12th Classes	Rs.500/- for Boys   Rs.700/- for Girls
Category ‘B’ ITI Students (As per SJF Trade List)	Govt. ITIs   Private ITIs	Rs.500/- Rs.700/-
Category ‘C’ Graduate Courses Like: B.A., B. Com, B.Sc., BFA, BCA, BBA, BBM, Bachelor of Business Economics/Finance, B.Sc. (Ag.), BVSC Integrated course of 5 years (first 3 years will be treated as graduation course)  In the Field of Environment: Environment Scientist, Environment Engineer and Environment Journalist. In the field of Hospitality,  Micro Biology, Forensic Sciences and Social Work.	General Category Girls Boys  Physically Challenged or Handicap Students   Widows and unmarried wards of Ex-servicemen		Rs.1400/-  Rs.1100/-    Rs.1400/-      Rs.1500/-
Post Graduation Courses like: M.A., M.Phil, M. Com, M.Lib (Science), MBA, Master of Business Economics/Finance/ Human Resources Management/ International Business/ M.Sc. / MVSc, M.Sc. (Agriculture), MCA, Organic Agriculture, Solar Energy, Rural/Urban Management, Integrated course for 5 years (remaining 2 years amount for post graduation basis). In the field of Environment like : Environment Scientist, Environment Engineer and Environment Journalist. In the field of Hospitality, Microbiology, Forensic Sciences and Social Work	General Category Girls Boys  Physically Challenged or Handicap Students   Widows and unmarried wards of Ex-servicemen			Rs.1800/– Rs.1500/-   Rs.1800/-     Rs.1800/-
Category ‘D’ Diploma Courses Diploma Courses – (all streams) Diploma in the field of Environment like Environment Scientist, Environment Engineer and Environment Journalist. Diploma in Nursing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy Diploma in Medical Laboratory, X-Ray Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Dialysis Technology, Opthalmic Technology, Dental Mechanics	Girls Boys		Rs.1200/- Rs.1000/-
Category ‘E’ Engineering and Medicine Courses Graduate Engineering courses (all streams) including Architecture Graduate Medicine courses including Naturopathy, M.B.B.S, Dental, B.Pharma, Homeopathy and Ayurveda PG courses Engineering and Medicine Courses including Homeopathy, Naturopathy, M.Pharma, Surgery (excluding MDS)	Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys		Rs. 2300/- Rs. 2000/- Rs.3000/- Rs.2500/- Rs.3200/- Rs.2800/-
For Students Staying in Hostel	Additional Amount  ITI/Diploma Grad. / PG Courses		Rs.1200/-
	Medical and Engg. (including PG Courses)		Rs.1800/-

Application Process of Sitaram Jindal Scholarship 2023

The Jindal scholarship application form can be submitted both offline and online. Applicants must apply through the Sitaram Jindal Foundation’s official website. Follow the steps below to apply online for Jindal scholarship.

• 1st Step: Go to the official website of Sitaram Jindal Scholarship: sitaramjindalfoundation.org

• 2nd Step: Click on the ‘Apply for Scholarships’ option on the home page. Refer to the image below:

• 3rd Step: Click on ‘Download Application & Annexures’. You will get a PDF of the application form in a new tab. Download that PDF and take a printout of the same. We have provided the direct link to download the form in PDF format below:

S R Jindal Scholarship Application Form PDF

• 4th Step: Fill in the application form carefully with all the details asked such as Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Address, Father’s name, etc. Recheck all the filled details.

• 5th Step: Send the filled-in form to the following address:

The Trustee, Sitaram Jindal Foundation,
Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru 560073

Note: Only those application forms which are downloadable of cost from the foundation’s website will be entertained. Application forms separately printed (in Printing Presses) will not be entertained.

Documents Required to Fill Jindal Scholarship Application Form

All candidates need to attach some important documents along with their application form when they send it to the officials at Sitaram Jindal Foundation.

• Photocopy of mark sheet of the last examination passed.
• Photocopy of SSLC/HSC marks card. (If it does not contain the date of birth, any other proof of date of birth to be submitted, additionally).
• Candidates should submit the photocopy of the Income Certificate (for Category A and B i.e. PUC and ITI students, photocopy of BPL card or Income Certificate). Photocopies of the Income Certificate issued by the relevant authorities as indicated by the respective State Governments to be submitted for category C, D, and E students, i.e. Graduate, Post Graduate, Diploma, Engineering, and Medical students. The Income Certificate must be less than four years old at the time of application. Moreover, Income Certificate is not required from orphans who will have to submit the death certificate of his/her parents.
• Certificate regarding annual fees as per Annexure-VIII.
• Certificate regarding students’ admission under Govt Merit Quota as per Annexure-VII (in case of B.Sc (Ag), B.Sc (Forestry), BVSC, Diploma, Engineering, Medical and MBA students)
• For hostellers, a certificate from the Warden or owner of private accommodation as per Annexure-IV or Annexure-IX as applicable.
• For the physically challenged, a certificate from a competent authority.
• For widows and Ex-servicemen:
  • PPO,
  • Ex-servicemen
  • Widow I-Card
  • Relationship Dependency Certificate.

FAQs on Jindal Scholarship

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