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Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27: How to Apply Online, Eligibility and Amount
The Azim Premji Scholarship gives eligible girl students ₹30,000 a year for the full length of their first undergraduate degree or diploma. Round 1 for the 2026 cohort has closed, but students who missed it can register now, upload documents and submit the application in Round 2, from 10 to 31 January 2027. Scholars from earlier cohorts must renew, with the first batch deadline on 30 October 2026.
Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Azim Premji Foundation, through its official scholarship applications page |
| Who it is for | Girl students from government schools or colleges, entering the first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma |
| Amount | ₹30,000 a year for the full duration of the first degree or diploma |
| Eligible regions | 21 states and Union Territories (listed below) |
| Round 1, 2026 cohort | Reported as 10 to 31 August 2026; now closed |
| Round 2, 2026 cohort | Application submission from 10 to 31 January 2027 |
| Renewal (2024 and 2025 cohorts) | Open now; deadline for the first batch is 30 October 2026 |
| Selection basis | Not based on merit, but eligibility conditions must be met |
| Fee | None at any stage |
What is the Azim Premji Scholarship?
The Azim Premji Scholarship is a programme of the Azim Premji Foundation that supports girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their college education. It pays ₹30,000 every year, for as long as the first undergraduate degree or diploma lasts.
The programme began as a pilot in three states in 2024-25, supporting more than 25,000 girl students. The Foundation says it has supported 1.95 lakh girl students so far in 2025-26. It is a separate thing from Azim Premji University, and students admitted to that university are not eligible. It is also separate from the scholarships of Wipro, which comes up again in the eligibility rules below.
Because the award is not decided by marks, it works differently from the schemes described in this guide to merit-based and need-based scholarships. What matters is whether you meet each eligibility condition and submit clean documents.
Who is eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27?
A girl student must satisfy all of the following conditions. The Foundation states them in plain terms, and missing one means you cannot apply.
- Passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college in one of the eligible states or Union Territories.
- Taken admission in the first year (academic session 2026-27) as a regular student of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma course of 2 to 5 years.
- Studying at a government college or a credible, bona fide private college or university, anywhere in India.
- Applying for her first undergraduate degree or diploma after Class 12.
There is no age limit and no merit requirement. The documents the Foundation asks for do not include an income certificate, so there is no income proof step in the application.
| Situation | Why it fails |
|---|---|
| Admitted to any programme of Azim Premji University in 2026-27 or earlier | Excluded by the Foundation |
| Current or former recipient of a Wipro scholarship, such as the Santoor scholarship | Excluded by the Foundation |
| Second year or above | Only first year students qualify |
| Distance learning degree or diploma | The course must be regular |
| Class 10 or Class 12 from a private school | Both must be from a government school or college |
| Schooling outside the 21 listed states and Union Territories | The region must be on the eligible list |
Which states and Union Territories are eligible?
Twenty one states and Union Territories are eligible for the 2026 cohort. Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT) were added this year. What counts is where you passed Class 10 and Class 12, while the college can be anywhere in India.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi (NCT)
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Madhya Pradesh
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
How much is the Azim Premji Scholarship amount?
The scholarship is ₹30,000 a year, awarded for the full duration of the first undergraduate degree or diploma. A three year degree therefore adds up to ₹90,000 and a four year course to ₹1.2 lakh. These totals are our arithmetic on the annual figure and not a number published by the Foundation.
You will need an active savings account in a scheduled commercial bank, because the bank details you upload are used for the scholarship. Disbursal and confirmation for shortlisted applicants happen after you log in and complete the process on the portal.
Azim Premji Scholarship dates and application status
The 2026 cohort works in two rounds. Round 1 has closed, and Round 2 submission opens on 10 January 2027. Students who missed Round 1 are asked to register and upload all documents now.
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 applications, 2026 cohort | 10 to 31 August 2026 (as reported); closed |
| Round 2 application submission | 10 to 31 January 2027 |
| Renewal for 2024 and 2025 cohorts | Open now; first batch deadline 30 October 2026 |
| Confirmation and disbursal for earlier rounds | Ongoing; applicants log in to check status |
Take care with third party pages. Some show the Round 2 window as January 2026, which belongs to the previous cycle, and one portal lists a 31 October 2026 deadline that the Foundation does not mention. The Foundation's own applications page is the date to follow.
How to apply online for the Azim Premji Scholarship
You apply only through the Foundation's website, and there is no fee. The steps below follow the order of the portal. Because submission is open only in Round 2 for now, use them to prepare.
- Open the official page. Go to the Azim Premji Foundation scholarship applications page and choose "New Registrations - 2026 Cohort". Students who already registered use the login option.
- Register. Create your account on the scholarship portal. Education sites report that registration uses your mobile number and an OTP.
- Confirm eligibility. Check the conditions again before you start filling in details.
- Fill in the application form. It asks for personal, academic and bank details.
- Upload your documents. Follow the format and size rules in the next section exactly.
- Review and submit during the Round 2 window, 10 to 31 January 2027.
- Log in later to check status. Confirmation and disbursal updates appear in your account.
The Foundation also publishes explainer videos on its YouTube channel and offers a WhatsApp support line on 9019960536, answered Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 5 PM.
What documents are required?
All documents must be uploaded online. The Foundation accepts only PDF, PNG or JPG files between 30 KB and 500 KB.
| Document | What it must show | Do not submit |
|---|---|---|
| Passport photograph | Recent 2X2 inch coloured, front-face photo taken in the last 6 months | A selfie, or a photo with filters, emojis, objects over the face or another person |
| Aadhaar card | Clear, coloured, unedited front side with name, photograph, date of birth and gender visible | Screenshots, blurred copies or photocopies |
| Bank details | First page of the passbook with holder name, account number, IFSC and branch; or a one month statement if the passbook is unclear. The account must be a scheduled commercial bank savings account and active | Blurred, overwritten or handwritten details |
| Class 10 marksheet | Clear, unedited front side | Online marksheets, transfer or leaving certificates, password protected or cropped files |
| Class 12 marksheet | Clear, unedited front side | Online marksheets, transfer or leaving certificates, password protected or cropped files |
| College admission proof | Bonafide certificate or tuition fee receipt showing your name, college, degree, course, year of study, start date, issue date, academic year and seal or signature | Blurred, edited, cropped or password protected files |
The Foundation has also published a document guidelines PDF in several languages. Read it before you scan anything.
How are students selected?
The scholarship is not awarded on merit, so there is no marks cut-off or entrance test. The Foundation checks that an applicant meets the eligibility conditions and that her documents are clear and valid, and then confirms the scholarship for shortlisted applicants. The Foundation has not published a ranking method, so treat any website that describes a scoring system with caution.
How does renewal work for the 2024 and 2025 cohorts?
Scholars from the 2024 and 2025 cohorts must renew for academic year 2026-27. Renewal is open now, and the deadline for the first batch is 30 October 2026. The Foundation runs it on a separate renewal page, so scholars should follow that page and not the fresh application route.
What if you missed Round 1?
You still have a route. Register on the portal and upload your documents now, then submit the application in Round 2, from 10 to 31 January 2027. Use the months in between to fix anything that could get a document rejected, such as a photo taken too long ago, a blurred marksheet or a bank account that is dormant.
You do not have to wait for January to look for money. The National Scholarship Portal lists most central schemes for 2026-27 until 31 October 2026, and girls in technical courses can check AICTE Pragati there. For girls in particular, this guide to government scholarships for girl students and the Wings for Her programme are good places to continue.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a private school is acceptable. Both Class 10 and Class 12 must be from a government school or college.
- Applying in the second year. Only first year students qualify, and the first degree must be the first after Class 12.
- Choosing distance learning. The course must be regular.
- Uploading selfies or screenshots. The Foundation lists these as items not to submit.
- Using a dormant or non-scheduled bank account. The account must be active and in a scheduled commercial bank.
- Paying an agent. There is no fee, and the Foundation warns about impostors.
- Trusting old dates. Round 2 of the 2026 cohort is in January 2027, not January 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the Azim Premji Scholarship
Is the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 still open?
Round 1 for the 2026 cohort has closed. Girl students who missed it can register on the official portal and upload their documents, then submit the application during Round 2, which runs from 10 to 31 January 2027. Scholars from the 2024 and 2025 cohorts have a separate renewal process, with a deadline of 30 October 2026 for the first batch.
Who is eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship?
A girl student is eligible if she passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college in one of the 21 eligible states or Union Territories, and has taken first year admission in 2026-27 in a regular, recognised undergraduate degree or diploma of 2 to 5 years. It must be her first undergraduate degree or diploma.
How much is the Azim Premji Scholarship and for how long?
The scholarship is ₹30,000 a year for the full duration of the first undergraduate degree or diploma. For a three year degree that adds up to ₹90,000, and for a four year course ₹1.2 lakh, as simple arithmetic on the annual amount.
Which states are eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27?
Twenty one states and Union Territories are eligible: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi (NCT), Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Andhra Pradesh and Delhi were added for the 2026 cohort.
What documents are required for the Azim Premji Scholarship?
You need a recent 2X2 inch coloured passport photograph, your Aadhaar card, the first page of your bank passbook or a one month bank statement, your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, and a bonafide certificate or tuition fee receipt. Files must be PDF, PNG or JPG between 30 KB and 500 KB.
Is there any fee, and is the scholarship based on marks?
There is no fee at any stage, and the Azim Premji Foundation warns students to beware of impostors who ask for money. The scholarship is not awarded on merit, so there is no marks cut-off, but you must meet every eligibility condition.
What to do next
Check whether you meet each eligibility condition, then prepare the six documents in the exact format the Foundation asks for. You can look at your options on Scholarlify's scholarship list, and when Round 2 opens on 10 January 2027, submit through the official route. For more scholarships for students, see Scholarlify.
Sources and official references
- Azim Premji Foundation, Applications page (eligibility, states, documents, FAQs, dates)
- Azim Premji Foundation, Renewal application page
- Azim Premji Scholarship document guidelines, English 2026
- Careers360, Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 (Round 1 dates as reported)
- Business Standard, Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 registration opens (new states added)
- National Scholarship Portal (for other scholarships still open)