Parivartan ECSS Programme (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2025-26

Scholarship Amount

INR 75,000

About This Scholarship

The Parivartan ECSS Programme (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2025-26 is designed to provide comprehensive financial assistance to students across various educational levels, including school, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies. This significant initiative aims to support deserving candidates who face financial constraints and potential academic disruption due to personal or family crises.

The scholarship is a merit-cum-need-based program that seeks to ensure that talented students can continue their education without interruption. It addresses the diverse needs of students by offering different award amounts tailored to their specific academic level and course type.

The application deadline for all categories under the Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26 is October 30, 2025. Eligible Indian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply through the official website to avail of this opportunity and continue their academic pursuits without financial burden.

Scholarship Categories

Parivartan ECSS Programme for School Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2025-26

Eligibility Requirements

• The students must be currently studying in Classes 1 to 12, or pursuing diploma, ITI, and polytechnic courses in private, government, or government-aided schools.
• A minimum of 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination is required.
• The annual family income should be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have faced personal or family crises within the past three years, which have significantly impacted their ability to bear the cost of education and put them at risk of discontinuing their studies.
• Open to Indian nationals only.

NOTE: For those pursuing a Diploma course, only students pursuing a diploma after Class 12 are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Benefits:
• For Class 1 to 6: INR 15,000
• For Class 7 to 12, Diploma, ITI, & Polytechnic students: INR 18,000

Required Documents

Required Documents:
• Passport-size photograph
• Previous year's marksheets (2024-25)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2025-26)
• Applicant's Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
• Income Proof (any one of the following):
• Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
• Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
• Affidavit
• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)

Application Process

• To apply for the scholarship, follow these steps:
1. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the official website.
2. Log in to the official website with your registered ID and navigate to the ‘Application Form Page’. If you are not registered, create an account on the official website using your email, mobile, or Gmail account.
3. You will be redirected to the ‘Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26’ application form page.
4. Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
5. Fill in all the required details accurately in the online application form.
6. Upload all the relevant documents as specified.
7. Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and then click on ‘Preview’ to review your application.
8. If all the details are correctly displayed on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application process.

Parivartan ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2025-26

Eligibility Requirements

• The students must be pursuing graduation courses (general courses such as B.Com., B.Sc., B.A., B.C.A., etc., and professional courses such as B.Tech., M.B.B.S., L.L.B., B.Arch., Nursing) in recognised colleges or universities in India.
• A minimum of 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination is required.
• The annual family income should be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have faced personal or family crises within the past three years, which have significantly impacted their ability to bear the cost of education and put them at risk of discontinuing their studies.
• Open to Indian nationals only.

Benefits:
• For general undergraduate students: INR 30,000
• For professional undergraduate students: INR 50,000

Required Documents

Required Documents:
• Passport-size photograph
• Previous year's marksheets (2024-25)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2025-26)
• Applicant's Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
• Income Proof (any one of the following):
• Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
• Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
• Affidavit
• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)

Application Process

• To apply for the scholarship, follow these steps:
1. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the official website.
2. Log in to the official website with your registered ID and navigate to the ‘Application Form Page’. If you are not registered, create an account on the official website using your email, mobile, or Gmail account.
3. You will be redirected to the ‘Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26’ application form page.
4. Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
5. Fill in all the required details accurately in the online application form.
6. Upload all the relevant documents as specified.
7. Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and then click on ‘Preview’ to review your application.
8. If all the details are correctly displayed on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application process.

Parivartan ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2025-26

Eligibility Requirements

• The student must be enrolled in a recognised college or university in India, pursuing a postgraduate course, including both general courses (such as M.Com., M.A., etc.) and professional courses (such as M.Tech., M.B.A., etc.).
• A minimum of 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination is required.
• The annual family income should be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have faced personal or family crises within the past three years, which have significantly impacted their ability to bear the cost of education and put them at risk of discontinuing their studies.
• Open to Indian nationals only.

Benefits:
• For general postgraduate students: INR 35,000
• For professional postgraduate students: INR 75,000

Required Documents

Required Documents:
• Passport-size photograph
• Previous year's marksheets (2024-25)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2025-26)
• Applicant's Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
• Income Proof (any one of the following):
• Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
• Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
• Affidavit
• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)

Application Process

• To apply for the scholarship, follow these steps:
1. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the official website.
2. Log in to the official website with your registered ID and navigate to the ‘Application Form Page’. If you are not registered, create an account on the official website using your email, mobile, or Gmail account.
3. You will be redirected to the ‘Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26’ application form page.
4. Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
5. Fill in all the required details accurately in the online application form.
6. Upload all the relevant documents as specified.
7. Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and then click on ‘Preview’ to review your application.
8. If all the details are correctly displayed on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application process.