Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship 2026-27: Eligible Fields, ₹6 Lakh Support & Selection
Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship 2026-27 is closed for new applications. Check eligible fields, distinct GATE or CGPA routes, support and submitted-applicant next steps.
Hello postgraduate students! The live Reliance Foundation PG programme page still displays that applications for 2026-27 are now open, while the cycle materials record an application deadline of 11:59 PM IST on 5 October 2026. Because those current signals do not align, treat this page as a dated reference and verify the application portal before assuming that a new application can or cannot be submitted. Applying was free, and eligible first-year PG students could receive up to ₹6 lakh across their degree.
If you submitted an application, use the official portal to check your status, complete the aptitude test in your assigned slot and confirm any referee or interview deadlines shown in your applicant or referee portal. The accessible official programme page does not show a referee deadline. Available PG FAQ material shows 12 October in one deadlines section and 11 October in another reference section, so confirm the applicable date in the applicant or referee portal or directly with Reliance Foundation; do not choose one by guesswork.
Reliance Foundation PG Scholarship - quick facts
Application status: Official programme page displays “applications now open”; cycle materials record a 5 October 2026 deadline. Verify the live portal.
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 2026 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
Check the official eligible-programme list first. If your degree title is absent, use the confirmation route below before deciding whether you qualify.
Eligibility and submitted-applicant self-check
Check | What the current programme record says | What to do |
|---|---|---|
Study route | First-year, full-time regular PG programme in an eligible field. | Match the exact degree title to the official programme list; do not rely on a broad subject label alone. |
GATE route | GATE 2026 score of 550-1,000. | Keep this as one academic route and retain the score record for the portal or any later verification. |
CGPA route | Undergraduate CGPA of 7.5 or above. | This is the alternative route to GATE, subject to the eligible programme and the remaining rules. |
Submitted application | Aptitude test, references and any later interview steps remain portal-led. | Check your applicant/referee portal and the official contact route for the applicable action and deadline. |
If your exact course title is missing or its field mapping is unclear, email RF.PGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org with the full course and institute details and obtain written confirmation; do not assume an exception or automatic eligibility.
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 2026 score of 550-1,000, or undergraduate CGPA 7.5 or above
Students whose programme is listed or confirmed eligible by Reliance Foundation
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.
Check the programme list or obtain written eligibility confirmation using the contact route above.
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.
For a future cycle, upload the required records and submit through the official portal; for the current cycle, use the portal for status and next steps.
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
Optional preparation support
Start with the official aptitude-test guidance, sample questions and the mock available after booking your aptitude slot. If you also need help with a separate entrance-exam goal, the Career Launcher Vile Parle Mumbai profile provides branch information; that does not establish a dedicated Reliance scholarship course or a verified price. Coaching is not required to submit a scholarship application, so do not buy a full CAT or bank course just for this application or accept promises of scholarship selection.
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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. Only eligible full-time programmes qualify. Check the list; if your degree is absent, request written confirmation using the contact route above.
Is there an interview?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates move to a virtual expert-panel interview stage.
What is the 2026-27 application deadline?
The 2026-27 PG application window closed on 5 October 2026. Do not assume late applications are accepted; applicants who submitted should use only the official portal for status and next steps.
If you submitted, verify your exact degree, references, aptitude-test status and any referee or interview deadlines in the portal. For a future cycle, recheck the official notice before preparing an application. Wishing you a focused process!
Official references
Current 2026-27 PG FAQs: eligibility, applicant and referee deadlines
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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