Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship 2026-27: Eligible Fields, ₹6 Lakh Support & Selection
Check Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship fields, ₹6 lakh support, GATE or CGPA eligibility and selection, plus IMS India aptitude-test preparation checks.
Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship applications for 2026-27 close on 5 October 2026. The cycle opened on 14 August 2026, applying is free, and the programme offers up to ₹6 lakh over the degree to eligible first-year postgraduate students.
Apply only through the official Reliance Foundation application portal. The deadline was confirmed from Reliance Foundation’s official 2026-27 announcement and social updates on 30 September 2026.
Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship - quick facts
Application deadline: 5 October 2026
Application fee: Nil
Study stage: First year of an eligible postgraduate programme
Study mode: Full-time regular programme
Maximum support: Up to ₹6 lakh over the degree
Number of scholars: Up to 100
Academic route: GATE score of 550-1,000 or undergraduate CGPA of 7.5 or above
Selection: Application, aptitude test, expert evaluation and interview
Eligible study fields
The official 2026-27 programme groups eligible full-time PG degrees under these nine fields:
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Sciences
Mathematics & Computing
Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Renewable and New Energy
Material Science & Engineering
Life Sciences
The exact degree title must appear in the official eligible-programme list. A related-sounding course is not automatically eligible.
Eligible universities and institutes: no restricted college list
The official 2026-27 page states that first-year postgraduate students from institutes across India may apply. It does not publish a shortlist of qualifying universities or colleges. Eligibility depends on the exact full-time degree programme, academic route and other rules—not on appearing in a named-university list.
Who can apply?
Resident Indian citizens
First-year students in an eligible full-time PG programme
Applicants with GATE 550-1,000, or undergraduate CGPA 7.5 or above
Students whose course matches the current eligible list
Who is not eligible?
Second-year PG students
Online, distance, remote, hybrid or part-time students
Students pursuing only Mathematics where the eligible field is Mathematics and Computing
Applicants who do not complete the mandatory aptitude test
How the ₹6 lakh support is structured
The official programme page states that 80% of the funds are granted in advance at the start of each academic year for tuition and direct academic expenses. The remaining 20% may be requested for professional-development needs such as conferences and related expenses, subject to programme rules.
Read the award terms for disbursement, progress and permitted use. The maximum amount is not an automatic one-time payment.
How to apply
Start with the eligibility questionnaire on the official site.
Confirm that your exact degree title appears in the official programme list. Institutes across India are accepted under the current rule.
Complete personal, academic and extracurricular details.
Arrange two references: one academic and one covering character or leadership.
Write the personal statement and statement of purpose in your own words.
Upload the required records and submit the form.
Complete the online aptitude test.
If shortlisted, prepare for the virtual expert-panel interview.
What selectors can evaluate
Academic evidence and subject readiness
Clarity of purpose and research or career direction
Leadership potential and integrity
Community commitment and growth mindset
Aptitude-test performance
Reference and interview evidence
How to prepare without over-coaching
Start with the official test description and practise verbal, logical and numerical basics. The essays and interview must remain genuinely yours.
IMS India: Compare short aptitude modules and mock analysis, not a full CAT package by default.
T.I.M.E.: Check sectional verbal, logical and numerical practice at the right difficulty.
Career Launcher: Use a sample aptitude class or diagnostic to identify gaps.
Unacademy: Verify the educator and topic-specific course before subscribing.
Practical check: no coaching should write your essays or script false achievements. External expert scoring and plagiarism checks make authenticity important.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a second-year PG student apply?
No. The programme is for eligible first-year postgraduate students.
Is GATE compulsory?
No. The official route also allows eligible students with an undergraduate CGPA of 7.5 or above.
Can all postgraduate courses or universities apply?
No. There is no restricted university shortlist, but the exact full-time degree must match the official eligible-programme list.
Is there an interview?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates move to a virtual expert-panel interview stage.
What is the 2026-27 application deadline?
The confirmed closing date is 5 October 2026. Applicants should submit early and use only the official Reliance Foundation portal.
Official links checked
Reliance Foundation official LinkedIn updates - confirms the 5 October 2026 closing date.
National Scholarship Portal, Government of India - useful for government scholarship searches; Reliance applications are not submitted here.
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