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National Scholarship Examination in India 2026

National Institute of Career Education (N.I.C.E)

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The National Scholarship Examination in India 2026 is offered by the National Institute of Career Education (N.I.C.E). It provides partial funding of up to Rs.25,000 for students pursuing High/Secondary School or Bachelors degrees. The award amount ranges from Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 based on the recipient's rank and qualifications. This scholarship is open to Indian nationals and can be used at universities and colleges in India. The examination covers General Knowledge, Mathematics, and Social Science, with 100 objective questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the selection is based on the examination performance.

Eligibility

  • Open to Indian nationals only.
  • Applicants must be pursuing High/Secondary School or Bachelors degree.
  • Eligible courses are subjects offered by the University.
  • The scholarship can be used at universities and colleges in India.

Benefits

  • Partial funding up to Rs.25,000.
  • Award amount ranges from Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 based on rank and qualifications.

How to apply

  1. Obtain the application form from the National Institute of Career Education (N.I.C.E).
  2. For online application: submit the application form, online payment transaction receipt, and a photo ID or school/college identity card or bonafide certificate.
  3. For offline application: submit the application form, a demand draft in the name of 'National Institute of Career Education' payable at Nasik, and a photo ID or school/college identity card or bonafide certificate.
  4. Ensure all required documents are attached and submit the application as per the instructions.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/national-scholarship-examination

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