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INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Science & Technology to attract India’s brightest young minds into pure scientific research (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Astronomy, Earth Sciences).

Grant / Award
₹80,000 / year (₹60,000 annual cash stipend + ₹20,000 summer research project grant)
Funding Organization
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
Application Deadline
Applications open on the DST-INSPIRE web portal between September and November.
Target Category
STEM & Tech

Scheme Details & Financial Benefit

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Science & Technology to attract India’s brightest young minds into pure scientific research (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Astronomy, Earth Sciences).

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Top 1% rankers in Class 12 State or Central Boards enrolled in B.Sc / BS / Integrated M.Sc in Natural & Basic Sciences (or JEE/NEET top 10,000 ranks)

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1
Register on the official online-inspire.gov.in web portal.
2
Upload your Class 12 marksheet, Advisory/Eligibility note issued by your Board, and College Endorsement form.
3
State your chosen pure science major and bank details linked with Aadhaar.

Required Documentation Checklist

Class 12 marksheet and Board Top 1% Eligibility Certificate
College Head / Principal Endorsement Certificate
SBI / Nationalized Bank passbook copy
Aadhaar card

Direct Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the authentic government / trust portal without intermediaries.

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