Is the JK Lakshmi scholarship a laptop scholarship?

No. There is no separate 'JK Lakshmi laptop scholarship'. JK Lakshmi Cement offers the JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship, which is cash financial assistance (up to about ₹30,000 for undergraduates) that a student can use toward fees, books or a laptop. It is not a hardware/laptop grant.

Who can apply for the JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship 2026?

Full-time undergraduate students (BE/B.Tech, BSc, BCA, BA, BCom, etc.) at AICTE/UGC/NAAC/Government-recognised institutes, with at least 50% marks and family income below ₹5,00,000 per year. Employees of JK Lakshmi and their children are not eligible.

Where do I apply for the JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship?

Applications are submitted online through the Vidyasaarathi portal (vidyasaarathi.co.in). Register, select the JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship, fill the form and upload the required documents before the deadline.

JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship 2026 for Undergraduate Students

By the MasterMan editorial team • Scholarships • Updated August 2026 • 7 min read • Editorial policy

Quick clarification: Many students search for a “JK Lakshmi laptop scholarship”. There is no separate laptop scheme — JK Lakshmi Cement runs the JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship, which gives cash financial assistance (up to about ₹30,000 for undergraduates) that you can put toward fees, books, or yes — a laptop. This guide covers that real, official scheme.

What is the JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship?

The JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship is a CSR education-support programme by JK Lakshmi Cement Limited (part of the 125-year-old JK Organisation), run in partnership with the Vidyasaarathi scholarship portal. It provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker families so they can continue their studies without a money crunch. It covers students from school level all the way to Post Graduation — this guide focuses on the Undergraduate (UG) category, which is most relevant to engineering and degree students.

Key details at a glance

Detail	Information
Offered by	JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd (JK Organisation)
Managed on	Vidyasaarathi portal (vidyasaarathi.co.in)
Level covered here	Undergraduate — BE/B.Tech, BSc, BCA, BA, BCom, etc.
Scholarship amount	Up to about ₹30,000 for UG (overall scheme ₹5,000–₹40,000 by level)
Family income limit	Less than ₹5,00,000 per year
Mode of application	100% online, free of cost
Typical window	Usually opens around July–August, closes around September (varies each year)

Eligibility criteria (UG)

Pursuing a full-time undergraduate course (BE/B.Tech, BSc, BCA, BA, BCom and similar) at an institute recognised by AICTE / UGC / NAAC / Government.
Minimum 50% marks in Class 10, Class 12 and/or Diploma (as applicable to your path).
Family annual income below ₹5,00,000.
Open to all genders and all categories — there is no caste-based restriction.
Applicant must have a bank account in their own name (or a valid Kiosk/BC account).
Not eligible: children and dependents of JK Lakshmi employees.

Location preference: the scheme is open across India, but first preference is generally given to students from Gujarat, Haryana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (the company’s core CSR areas). Students from other states, including Maharashtra, can still apply — just apply early and keep documents ready.

Documents you’ll need

Passport-size photo of the applicant
Proof of identity (Aadhaar / PAN / college ID)
Proof of address
Proof of family income (income certificate)
Student’s bank passbook / Kiosk account details
Class 10 marksheet
Current-year fee receipt
Admission letter / bonafide certificate from the institute
Latest college marksheet (not required for first-year students)

How to apply — step by step

Register on Vidyasaarathi: go to vidyasaarathi.co.in and create a free student account (you’ll verify your email and mobile).
Complete your profile: fill in your personal, academic and family income details accurately.
Search the scholarship: find “JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship” (select the Undergraduate scheme) under the scholarship list.
Fill the application form and upload all documents in the required format and size.
Review and submit before the deadline. Note your application ID and keep a copy.
Track status on the portal; if shortlisted, the amount is disbursed directly to your bank account.

Important: Exact opening/closing dates and amounts change every academic year. The scheme may show “No schemes currently available” between cycles. Always confirm the live dates and terms on the official Vidyasaarathi portal before applying, and never pay any fee — genuine scholarships are free.

Tips to improve your chances

Apply early — many Vidyasaarathi schemes work on limited funds and close fast.
Keep clear, legible scans of every document ready before you start.
Make sure your income certificate is recent and matches the form.
Use a bank account in your own name to avoid disbursement issues.
Double-check marks percentages — small mismatches can get applications rejected.

Looking for more support? Read our other guides on the EBC scholarship, Panjabrao Deshmukh scholarship, SBI Asha Scholarship 2026 and HDFC Parivartan ECSS scholarship — and browse all guides on our blog.

Scheme names, amounts, income ceilings and dates are decided by JK Lakshmi Cement / Vidyasaarathi and revised periodically. Treat the figures above as indicative and always confirm the current rules on the official portal before applying. MasterMan is not affiliated with JK Lakshmi Cement or Vidyasaarathi.