Parivartan ECSS Programme (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26 is a comprehensive merit-cum-need based scholarship initiative offering financial assistance to students at various stages of their academic journey. This program is designed to support deserving Indian nationals who demonstrate both academic merit and financial need, ensuring they can continue their education without interruption.
The scholarship particularly focuses on providing aid to students whose studies might be at risk due to recent personal or family crises, acknowledging the significant impact such events can have on educational continuity. By offering this crucial support, the program aims to empower students to pursue their academic goals without undue financial burden.
The application deadline for all categories under this program is October 30, 2025. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to review the specific eligibility criteria for their respective academic levels to ensure a successful application.
Eligibility Criteria
To be generally eligible for the Parivartan ECSS Programme, applicants must meet the following fundamental criteria. Specific additional requirements and benefits are detailed for each academic level in the respective sub-sections below:
• Indian Nationality: The scholarship is exclusively open to citizens of India.
• Academic Performance: A minimum of 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination (2024-25) is required across all categories. This criterion ensures that candidates have maintained a good academic standing.
• Financial Need: The annual family income of the applicant must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh. This is a key requirement to ensure that financial assistance reaches those who are most in need of support for their education.
• Crisis Preference: Preference will be given to applicants who have experienced significant personal or family crises within the past three years. These crises should have notably impacted their ability to cover educational costs and potentially put them at risk of discontinuing their studies.
Required Documents
Applicants for the Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26 are required to submit the following documents as part of their application. Ensure all documents are clear, valid, and easily readable:
• Passport-size photograph
• Previous year's marksheets (for the academic year 2024-25), demonstrating academic performance.
• Identity proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License.
• Current year admission proof (for the academic year 2025-26). This can be provided via a Fee Receipt, Admission Letter, Institution ID Card, or a Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution.
• Applicant's Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque for financial transaction purposes. Relevant bank information will also be captured directly within the application form.
• Income Proof (any one of the following official documents):
• Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch.
• Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar.
• An Affidavit declaring the annual family income.
• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable). This could include relevant documents supporting the claim of a crisis that has impacted educational expenses, such as medical reports, death certificates, or other relevant legal documents.
How to Apply
To apply for the Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26, please follow these steps carefully to ensure your application is submitted successfully:
1. Navigate to the official website and locate the ‘Apply Now’ button corresponding to the specific scholarship category you wish to apply for.
2. Log in to the official website using your registered ID. This action will redirect you to the 'Application Form Page'.
• If you do not have an existing account, you will need to create one on the official website using your email address, mobile number, or Gmail account.
3. You will then be redirected to the specific application form page for the ‘Parivartan ECSS Programme 2025-26’.
4. Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to initiate the application process.
5. Carefully fill in all the required details in the online application form. It is crucial to ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.
6. Upload all the necessary relevant documents as specified in the required document list. Double-check that all uploads are clear and correctly attached.
7. Read and formally accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ of the scholarship program.
8. Click on ‘Preview’ to thoroughly review your entire application before making the final submission. This allows you to correct any errors or omissions.
9. If all the details are correctly displayed and verified on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application process.
Scholarship Categories
School Students
Eligibility Requirements
This scholarship category under the Parivartan ECSS Programme is specifically designed for school students from Class 1 to 12, as well as those pursuing diploma, ITI, and polytechnic courses in India.
• Students must be currently enrolled 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 (2024-25) is a mandatory requirement.
• The annual family income of the applicant should be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have faced significant personal or family crises within the past three years, which have notably impacted their ability to bear the cost of education.
• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
• Important Note: For those pursuing a Diploma course, only students who are undertaking a diploma after completing Class 12 are eligible to apply for this particular scholarship category.
Successful applicants in this category will receive financial assistance based on their current academic level:
• For students in Class 1 to 6: INR 15,000
• For students in Class 7 to 12, Diploma, ITI, & Polytechnic: INR 18,000
Required Documents
Refer to the main "Required Documents" section for a comprehensive list of all necessary documents.
Application Process
Refer to the main "How to Apply" section for detailed steps. Ensure you select the application specifically for 'Parivartan ECSS Programme for School Students 2025-26' on the official website.
Undergraduate Students
Eligibility Requirements
This category of the Parivartan ECSS Programme targets undergraduate students pursuing various courses in recognised colleges or universities across India.
• Students must be currently pursuing graduation courses. This includes both general courses such as B.Com., B.Sc., B.A., B.C.A., etc., and professional courses like B.Tech., M.B.B.S., L.L.B., B.Arch., and Nursing, in recognised institutions in India.
• A minimum of 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination (2024-25) is mandatory for eligibility.
• The annual family income of the applicant must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
• Preference will be extended to applicants who have experienced personal or family crises within the last three years, which have adversely affected their capacity to fund their education and put them at risk of discontinuing their studies.
• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
Successful applicants in this category will receive financial assistance based on their course type:
• For general undergraduate students: INR 30,000
• For professional undergraduate students: INR 50,000
Required Documents
Refer to the main "Required Documents" section for a comprehensive list of all necessary documents.
Application Process
Refer to the main "How to Apply" section for detailed steps. Ensure you select the application specifically for 'Parivartan ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Students 2025-26' on the official website.
Postgraduate Students
Eligibility Requirements
The Parivartan ECSS Programme offers support to postgraduate students enrolled in various programs in recognised colleges or universities across India.
• The student must be currently enrolled in a recognised college or university in India, pursuing a postgraduate course. This encompasses 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 (2024-25) is a prerequisite for eligibility.
• The applicant's annual family income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.
• Applicants who have faced significant personal or family crises within the past three years, resulting in financial hardship regarding their education, will be given preference during the selection process.
• This scholarship is open exclusively to Indian nationals.
Successful applicants in this category will receive financial assistance based on their course type:
• For general postgraduate students: INR 35,000
• For professional postgraduate students: INR 75,000
Required Documents
Refer to the main "Required Documents" section for a comprehensive list of all necessary documents.
Application Process
Refer to the main "How to Apply" section for detailed steps. Ensure you select the application specifically for 'Parivartan ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Students 2025-26' on the official website.