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Sitaram Jindal Scholarship 2020 – Eligibility, Application Form, Rewards

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Students from class 11 till post-graduation can apply for the Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme. The foundation aims to help economically weaker and underprivileged students of society through its various financial assistance for students to complete their studies till higher levels of learning. The complete details regarding the Jindal scholarship 2020 including, the detailed eligibility criteria, complete application process, list of documents required, various benefits and rewards, renewal process, and FAQs, are listed below.

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Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Overview

Provided bySitaram Jindal Foundation
ScholarshipJindal Scholarship
Who can apply?From class 11 to postgraduation
Official Websitesitaramjindalfoundation.org

List of Jindal Scholarship

The list of Jindal scholarships has been categorized into various levels according to the courses that they cater to. The list of scholarships and their relevant course category is listed below for reference:

Scholarship CategoryCorresponding courses of the relevant scholarship category
Category A
  • For class 11th and 12th
Category B
  • For ITI students (both government and private)
Category C
  • For graduate courses like BA, BCom, BSc, BFA, BCA, BBA, BBM, BSc in agriculture, BVSC, environmental scientist, environmental engineer, environmental journalist, hospitality, microbiology, forensic sciences, and social work. 
  • For post-graduation courses like MA, Mphil, MCom, MLib, MBA, HR, Management international relations, MVSC, M.Sc agriculture, MCA, M.Sc in solar energy, rural and urban management, environmental scientist, environmental engineer, environmental journalist, hospitality, microbiology, forensic sciences, and social work. 
Category D
  • All branches of diploma, diploma in the field of an environmental scientist, environmental engineer, environmental journalist, nursing, pharmacy, and physiotherapy. 
Category E
  • All streams of engineering including architecture, medicine courses like MBBS, naturopathy, Dental, B.Pharma, Homeopathy, Ayurveda. 
  • PG Courses in engineering and medicine [Homeopathy, naturopathy, Mpharma, surgery. MDS not included] 

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria

The detailed eligibility criteria, according to the various categories of scholarships, are explained below:

Scholarship CategoryEligibility criteria
Category A
  • Minimum eligible % of marks :
    • For Boys: 65%
    • For Girls: 60%
  • For the state of Karnataka :
    • For Boys: 75%
    • For Girls: 70%
  • For the state of West Bengal :
    • For Boys: 70%
    • For Girls: 65%
Category B
  • For students studying in government ITIs- pass marks are the minimum eligibility of marks
  • Minimum eligible % of marks :
    • For Boys: 50%
    • For Girls: 40%
Category C
  • Applicable for general category students/physically disabled students and widows and unmarried wards of ex-servicemen. 

For Graduate courses

Minimum eligible % of marks 

  • For Boys: 60%
  • For Girls: 55%

For the state of Karnataka 

  • For Boys: 70%
  • For Girls: 65%

For the state of West Bengal 

  • For Boys: 65%
  • For Girls: 60%

For post-graduation courses

Minimum eligible % of marks 

  • For Boys: 65%
  • For Girls: 60%

For the state of Karnataka 

  • For Boys: 70%
  • For Girls: 65%
Category D
  • Minimum eligible % of marks
    • For Boys: 60%
    • For Girls: 55%
Category E
  • Minimum eligible % of marks [for all states]
    • For Boys: 70%
    • For Girls: 65%

Jindal Scholarship – Application Process

The complete application process for applying to Jindal scholarships is explained below:

  • Visit the official website of the Jindal scholarships sitaramjindalfoundation.org
  • Download the application form for the scholarship that you wish to apply for.
  • Fill in all details manually. Enter the correct details without making mistakes.
  • Attach hard copies of all supporting documents.
  • Post the application form and the supporting documents together to the address mentioned below.

Applicants from different states have to note the variation in the address corresponding to the state they belong to. The postal address details are explained below.

Postal address for sending application

[For candidates from states of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana]

The Trustee,

Sitaram Jindal Foundation,

Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road,

Bengaluru – 560073

[ For candidates from states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu, and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal]

The Trustee,

Sitaram Jindal Foundation,

11, Green Avenue,

Behind Sector D-3, Vasant Kunj,

New Delhi – 110070

Documents Required For Jindal Scholarship 

The hard copy of the application form shall be attached with a list of documents to support it. All copies of certificates/ documents shall be duly attested before submission. The list of documents is given below:

  • Copy of SSLC mark sheets / Higher secondary education scorecard
  • Copy of mark sheets of last qualifying examination
  • Copy of income certificate of parents
  • Copy of merit certificate in case of students studying engineering/medical/diploma/ MBA courses.
  • Fee receipts from educational institutions in case of students studying engineering/ medical/ diploma/ MBA courses.
  • Certificate of authorization from hostel warden for hostel residents
  • Certificate of physical disability for students who are physically challenged
  • Ex-servicemen widow I-Card, PPO, relationship dependency certificate – applicable for widows and ex-servicemen 

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship – Benefits and Rewards

The Jindal scholarships offer comprehensive benefits and rewards for the sake of providing significant financial assistance with respect to the course the candidate is pursuing. The various levels of categorization of these rewards are explained below:

Scholarship CategoryRewards
Category A
  • INR 500 per month for pre-university students 
Category B
  • INR 500 per month for students studying in government ITIs
  • INR 700 per month for students studying in private ITIs
Category CFor students pursuing graduation:

  • For general category girls, INR 1000 will be paid per month
  • For general category boys, INR 800 will be paid per month
  • For physically disabled students, INR 1000 per month will be given
  • For widows and unmarried wards of ex-servicemen, INR 1200 per month will be given 

For students pursuing post-graduation:

  • For general category girls, INR 1200 will be paid per month
  • For general category boys, INR 1000 will be paid per month
  • For physically disabled students, INR 1200 per month will be given
  • For widows and unmarried wards of ex-servicemen, INR 1500 per month will be given 
Category D
  • For girls pursuing graduation – INR 1200 per month will be provided 
  • For boys pursuing graduation – INR 1000 per month will be provided
Category EFor candidates enrolled in engineering courses:

  • Girls – INR 1700 per month 
  • Boys – INR 1500 per month

For candidates enrolled in medical courses:

  • Girls – INR 2000 per month
  • Boys – INR 1800 per month 

For PG courses in engineering and medicine :

  • Girls – INR 2500 per month
  • Boys – INR 2300 per month 
For students residing in hostels
  • Extra amount for hostel residents pursuing ITI/Diploma OR Graduate/PG Courses – INR 800 per month 
  • Extra amount for hostel residents pursuing Medical/Engineering OR PG Courses – INR 1200 per month

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Can a student availing a different scholarship apply for this one too?

No. Candidate should not be in receipt of any other scholarship while applying to this scholarship.

  • What is the minimum family income limits for candidates who belong to the working class?

INR 4 lakhs per year is the ceiling limit for employed candidates.

  • What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?

Every year the last date to apply for this scholarship is 31st of October. 

  • Who should attest to the supporting documents to be sent along with the application form?

The Principal/ Head of the institution should attest all supporting documents sent by the candidate along with the application form.

  • What is the maximum age till which a candidate receives this scholarship?

A candidate can receive this scholarship maximum until he reaches 30 years of age. Later he becomes disqualified to receive any financial aid from these scholarships.

  • IS there is a renewal of the Jindal Scholarship?

No. According to the official specification in the information brochure of this scholarship, a candidate is allowed to apply only once during the course duration.

Contact Details

The respective contact addresses for this scholarship are as follows:

  • Sitaram Jindal Foundation,

11, Green Avenue, Behind Sector D-3, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070

  • The Trustee,

Sitaram Jindal Foundation, Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru – 560073

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