SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026: Up to ₹15 Lakh

By the MasterMan editorial team • Scholarships • Updated August 2026 • 9 min read • Editorial policy

If you are a bright student from an economically weaker family, the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026 is one of the biggest opportunities in India right now — a ₹100 crore programme by the SBI Foundation that supports over 25,000 scholars from Class 9 all the way to overseas master’s degrees, with awards up to ₹15 lakh. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

1. What is the SBI Asha Scholarship?

The Asha Scholarship is the flagship education programme of the SBI Foundation (the CSR arm of the State Bank of India). The 2026 edition, marking SBI’s Platinum Jubilee, is a merit-cum-means scholarship aimed at meritorious students from low-income households across the country. Unlike a one-time grant, the support may continue through your course, subject to you meeting the eligibility conditions each year.

2. Who can apply? (Tracks)

The scholarship runs across seven education tracks:

• School — students in Classes 9 to 12.
• Undergraduate (UG) programmes.
• Postgraduate (PG) programmes.
• MBBS / medical students.
• IIT students.
• IIM students (MBA / PGDM).
• Overseas — Indian students pursuing a master’s at a top global university.

3. Eligibility criteria

• Indian national.
• Academics: at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in the previous academic year. Relaxation for SC/ST (around 65%) and PwBD (around 60%).
• Family income: up to ₹3 lakh/year for the school track, and up to ₹6 lakh/year for all higher-education tracks.
• Eligible institution (for higher-education tracks) — e.g. NAAC Grade A/A+ institutions, NIRF Top 300 institutions, or, for overseas, a QS Top 200 university, as applicable to the category.
• Valid entrance scorecards where relevant (NEET, JEE Advanced, CAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LNAT, LSAT).
• Reserved seats for female candidates are part of the programme.

4. Scholarship amount (track-wise)

Amounts are the maximum per track and may vary with actual fees. Slabs, institution lists and income limits are revised each year — confirm on the official portal.

5. Documents you’ll need

• Aadhaar / ID proof and a passport-size photo.
• Previous year’s marksheet (for the 75% / 7.5 CGPA criterion).
• Admission proof / bonafide / fee receipt of the current course.
• Family income proof (income certificate).
• Bank account details (for disbursement).
• Entrance scorecard where applicable (NEET / JEE Advanced / CAT / GRE / GMAT etc.).
• Category / PwBD certificate if claiming relaxation.

6. How to apply (step-by-step)

1. Visit the official portal sbiashascholarship.co.in and click Apply / Register.
2. Create an account (or log in) with your email and mobile.
3. Select the correct scholarship category/track and click Start Application.
4. Fill in personal, academic and financial details accurately.
5. Upload clear, valid documents for your track.
6. Accept the terms, review the preview, and submit. Save your application/acknowledgement number.
7. Watch your registered email/mobile for updates — shortlisted applicants may face verification/interview.

7. Tips to maximise your chances

• Apply in the right track — picking the wrong category is a common mistake.
• Keep your entrance scorecard ready if your track needs one.
• Upload legible scans; blurry documents get rejected.
• Don’t wait for the deadline — the portal gets heavy traffic in the last days.

Eligibility, amounts, institution lists and deadlines are decided by the SBI Foundation and change every cycle. Treat the details above as indicative and always confirm on the official SBI Asha Scholarship portal (sbiashascholarship.co.in) before applying. MasterMan is not affiliated with SBI; we share this information free to help students.