Who can apply for the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026?

Indian students at recognised institutions in Class 11–12, diploma/ITI, general undergraduate courses, or professional degrees like engineering and medicine. General courses need at least 60% marks; specialised professional degrees usually need at least 80%. Family income should be within the notified limit (commonly ₹2.5 lakh per year).

How much is the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship?

It covers up to about 80% of tuition fees, subject to a cap that depends on your course level — smaller for Class 11–12 and larger for professional degrees, going up to around ₹1,00,000 for engineering/medical students. Confirm the current amounts on Buddy4Study.

Where do I apply for the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship?

Applications are submitted online through the Buddy4Study portal on the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship page. Register, fill the form, upload documents and submit before the deadline. There is no application fee.

Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026: Eligibility, Amount & How to Apply

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

The Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship is one of India’s most respected corporate scholarships — a merit-cum-means programme by Tata Capital Limited that helps students from economically weaker families continue their education without financial stress. It is especially valuable for professional-degree students (engineering, medical, etc.), where the support can go up to ₹1,00,000. Here’s everything you need to know for the 2026 cycle.

In one line: if your family income is modest and your marks are good, Tata Capital can pay up to 80% of your tuition fees — and you apply for free through the Buddy4Study portal.

Key details at a glance

Detail	Information
Offered by	Tata Capital Limited (CSR initiative)
Applied through	Buddy4Study portal
Type	Merit-cum-means scholarship
Who can apply	Class 11 & 12, Diploma/ITI, UG (general) and professional degrees (Engineering, Medical, etc.)
Benefit	Up to 80% of tuition fees, capped by course level (up to ~₹1,00,000 for professional degrees)
Family income limit	Commonly ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per year (verify for the current cycle)
Application fee	None — it is completely free

Eligibility criteria

Nationality: Indian citizen studying at a recognised/government-approved institution in India.
Course level: enrolled in Class 11 or 12, a Diploma/Polytechnic/ITI course, a general undergraduate degree (B.Sc., B.Com., B.A.), or a professional degree such as Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, etc.
Marks: at least 60% in the previous class/semester for general courses; typically 80%+ for the specialised professional-degree category.
Family income: annual income from all sources within the notified limit (commonly ₹2.5 lakh).
Not eligible: children of employees of Tata Capital and Buddy4Study.

Marks thresholds, income ceilings and the exact list of eligible courses are revised each cycle. The professional-degree category (engineering/medical) usually has the higher marks bar but also the highest award amount.

How much can you get?

The scholarship covers up to 80% of your tuition/course fees, subject to a maximum that depends on your level of study. As a rough guide (confirm current figures on Buddy4Study):

Level of study	Indicative maximum award
Class 11 & 12	Smaller grant (a few thousand rupees)
Diploma / Polytechnic / ITI	Moderate grant
General undergraduate (B.Sc./B.Com./B.A.)	Moderate grant
Professional degree (Engineering, Medical, etc.)	Highest — up to ~₹1,00,000

Documents you’ll need

Passport-size photograph
Proof of identity (Aadhaar / PAN / college ID)
Latest marksheet of the qualifying exam
Admission proof / bonafide certificate / fee receipt for the current course
Family income proof (income certificate)
Student’s bank account details

How to apply — step by step

Go to Buddy4Study and open the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship page (buddy4study.com).
Register / log in using your email, mobile number or Google account.
Click “Apply Now” and fill the application form with your course, academic and family-income details.
Upload the documents in the required format and size.
Review and submit before the deadline; note your application ID.
Interview round: shortlisted applicants are usually assessed through a telephonic interview, followed by a final committee round. Selected students receive the amount directly in their bank account.

Timing tip: the Pankh application cycle usually opens around the middle of the year, but exact dates change annually and specific windows on Buddy4Study can close quickly. Monitor the Buddy4Study page and the Tata Capital CSR page, and apply as early as possible. Never pay any fee — genuine scholarships are always free.

Tips to improve your chances

Apply early and keep clear scans of every document ready.
Make sure your income certificate is recent and matches the form.
Prepare for the telephonic interview — be ready to explain your goals, course and financial need honestly.
Use a bank account in your own name for smooth disbursement.

Explore more support: read our guides on the JK Lakshmi Vidya Scholarship, SBI Asha Scholarship 2026, EBC scholarship and Panjabrao Deshmukh scholarship — and browse all guides on our blog.

Scheme details, marks/income criteria, award amounts and dates are decided by Tata Capital / Buddy4Study and revised periodically. Treat the figures above as indicative and always confirm the current rules on the official Buddy4Study page before applying. MasterMan is not affiliated with Tata Capital or Buddy4Study.