Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27: Round 2 Dates, Eligibility & Apply Online
Missed Round 1? Check Azim Premji Foundation scholarship eligibility, Rs 30,000 annual support, January 10-31 Round 2 dates and the documents to prepare now.
Hello students! I'm Runal Naik, an Education Research Writer at AcademyCheck. Missing a scholarship deadline can feel discouraging, especially when college expenses are already mounting. There is still a next step for eligible applicants to the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27.
Round 1 is closed. Azim Premji Foundation says students who missed it can register and upload documents now, then submit during Round 2 from 10 to 31 January 2027. Preparing an account today does not mean that your application has been submitted.
Important dates: fresh applications and renewals are different
Fresh 2026 cohort: Round 2: Dates/deadline: 10-31 January 2027; Action: Prepare your account and documents now; submit during Round 2.
Existing 2024/2025 scholars: first renewal batch: Dates/deadline: 30 October 2026; Action: Use the renewal route and follow its document instructions.
Open the official application page and select the applicable fresh or renewal route.
Do not use the renewal deadline as the last date for a fresh application. Keep separate reminders for account preparation, submission and any later verification request.
Who can apply for the 2026-27 cohort?
Girl students who completed both Classes 10 and 12 as regular students of government schools/colleges in eligible regions.
First-year regular students admitted in 2026-27 to a recognised first undergraduate degree or diploma lasting two to five years.
The higher-education institution may be a government institution or a credible, bona fide private college/university anywhere in India.
Eligible schooling regions are Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi (NCT), Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The Foundation describes the scholarship as not based on merit, caste, income or religion. Students admitted to Azim Premji University and current or former Wipro scholarship recipients, such as Santoor scholars, are excluded under its published FAQ.
How much support is available?
The award is Rs 30,000 per year, not per month, for the duration of the eligible first course. A five-year course can therefore receive up to Rs 1.5 lakh; shorter courses do not automatically receive that total. It can support tuition and other education-related out-of-pocket expenses.
Prepare these documents before January
Recent colour passport photograph and clear Aadhaar copy.
Original Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet scans.
Bank passbook or permitted bank statement with readable account details.
College bonafide certificate or tuition-fee receipt showing the required admission/course details.
Follow the Foundation's document guidelines: accepted uploads are PDF, PNG or JPG, between 30 KB and 500 KB. Avoid cropped, edited, blurred or password-protected files. Check names and academic details before uploading.
Apply online: the step-by-step route
Read the 2026 cohort notice on the official Foundation application page.
Use its New Registrations link, or log in to your existing account.
Enter your own accurate schooling, admission and contact information.
Upload the required readable documents and check every preview.
Return during 10-31 January 2027 and complete submission as instructed.
Retain the acknowledgement and check your account for updates.
The Foundation charges no application fee. Do not pay anyone promising selection. Official scholarship help is available on WhatsApp at 9019960536, Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM.
What next?
Make a simple education-budget list: fees, books, travel and living costs. Record each scholarship's rules separately, including any restrictions on receiving another award. Do not count unapproved support as money already available.
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Compare another first-year funding option through the Reliance Foundation UG Scholarship guide.
Students in eligible technical programmes can also read the AICTE Pragati Scholarship guide. Its rules are different; it is not a substitute application.
Quick questions
Can I submit a fresh application before Round 2?
The official page directs missed Round 1 applicants to prepare registration/documents now and submit in the January Round 2 window.
Is coaching required?
No. A paid coaching course is not an application requirement. Focus on eligibility and complete documents.
Where should I check a changed deadline?
Use the Foundation application page linked above, not an old news headline or a forwarded screenshot.
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Best wishes for your preparation!
Runal Naik
Education Research Writer, AcademyCheck
