2026 round closed (deadline was 23 March 2026) · Next round opens in January
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship gives Indian graduates under 30 interest-free financial assistance for postgraduate study at top institutions in India or abroad. It is repayable: repayment starts one year after you finish your course, in instalments. Applications open each January; the 2026 round closed on 23 March 2026.
Key facts
| Type | Merit-based, repayable, interest-free financial assistance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Decided for each scholar; the Foundation does not publish a fixed maximum |
| Age | Under 30 on 31 January of the application year (31 January 2026 for the 2026 round) |
| Repayment | Starts one year after you complete the course, in instalments |
| 2026 timeline | Applications from January; deadline 5 pm, 23 March 2026; interviews April to June; compulsory orientation in Mumbai in July |
Who is eligible
- Indian national living in India
- Graduate of an accredited Indian university (final-year students and those awaiting results can apply)
- Planning postgraduate study at a top-ranking institution in India or abroad, starting in the autumn of the application year
- You can apply while awaiting admission, but the award depends on securing it
- A consistently high academic record (the Foundation does not publish a minimum percentage)
What it covers
- Interest-free financial assistance towards your postgraduate study; the amount is set for each scholar
- No interest is charged; you repay in instalments starting one year after completing the course
How to apply
- Register on the Foundation's postgraduate scholarship site and pay the non-refundable Rs 500 fee
- Complete the full application (parts 1 to 3); no documents are needed at this stage
- If shortlisted, upload attested mark sheets, test scores (GRE, GMAT, CAT or GATE), your acceptance letter with fee structure, reference letters, proof of other funding, your co-applicant's latest income tax return and your passport
- Attend the interview (April to June) and the compulsory orientation in Mumbai (July)
Our take
Treat this as an interest-free loan rather than a grant: you pay back what you receive. It works best alongside a university scholarship or a grant, filling the gap without the interest an education loan would add. Because shortlisted applicants must submit a co-applicant's income tax return, agree on a co-applicant with your family before January. Interviews and the Mumbai orientation are compulsory, so keep April to July free.
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