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IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship 2026–30: latest status
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Provider | IDFC FIRST Bank |
| Who it supports | First-year full-time B.E./B.Tech students at select eligible colleges with household income below ₹6 lakh/year |
| Benefit | Up to ₹4 lakh over 4 years (up to ₹1 lakh/year or eligible annual fee, whichever is lower) |
| Status | Application window closed — 2026–30 batch |
| Deadline / next action | 20 Sep 2026 (passed); watch IDFC FIRST's CSR page for the next batch |
Eligibility to check
- Indian national.
- First year of a full-time B.E./B.Tech degree at a listed eligible college.
- Household income below ₹6 lakh/year.
- No other scholarship or tuition-fee waiver for the engineering course under current terms.
How to apply safely
- Open the official sourceUse the provider/government/institution link on this page.
- Confirm the cycleCheck the academic year and open/closed status before uploading documents.
- Check documentsPrepare only the identity, academic, income/category and admission documents that the scheme actually requires.
- Submit and save proofKeep the application/acknowledgement number and track verification through the official channel.
Official links and scholarship finder
Sources & verification
Re-checked 9 Oct 2026: the 2026–30 batch application window closed 20 Sep 2026 per Buddy4Study (the listed application partner) and multiple media reports (DT Next, The Hans India, scholarshipsinindia). The official IDFC FIRST page URL stored in this file returns 404 (truncated link) — recheck IDFC FIRST's CSR page before advising candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Is IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship 2026–30 open now?
No. The 2026–30 batch application window closed on 20 September 2026 according to Buddy4Study and multiple media reports. Watch IDFC FIRST's CSR/educational-initiatives page for the next batch.
Can I apply to multiple scholarships?
Often yes, but some schemes restrict receiving another scholarship or fee waiver. Check the scheme's current terms.
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