Are you a hardworking student seeking good education but you cannot afford the education because of financial limitations? The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26 may be the solution to the key to your academic potential. This initiative initiated by the SBI Foundation is one of the largest scholarship programs in India which is actually aimed at empowering those deserving students who belong to the economically disadvantaged backgrounds in different fields and at different levels of study.
This guide is a detailed breakdown of the program and you have all the details required to have a successful application to secure financial support that could vary between INR 15,000 and 20 lakh.
Understanding the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship
The SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26 is an extension of the interest and effort of the state bank of India (SBI) since it is a fortune 500 corporation and is dedicated to sustainable and equitable development through education. The initiative is led by the SBI Foundation, which is the CSR arm of SBI developed in 2015 and is committed to inclusive growth.
The scholarship aids students in the following categories, which are core:
- School Students
- Undergraduate Students
- Postgraduate Students
- Medical Students
- IIT Students
- IIM Students
- Overseas Students
General Eligibility and Inclusivity Policies.
Although certain standards are different in various categories, the program has a high academic merit and financial need requirement:
- Academic Merit: The students have to have a general mark of 75 percent or 7 CGPA in the last academic year.
- Family Income Limit: The gross annual family income should not exceed INR 3,00,000 on School category and INR 6,00,000 on all the other categories.
- SC/ST relaxation: Academic marks have a very important 10% relaxation among the students of SC/ST categories (67.50% marks or 6.30 CGPA).
- Reservation: 50% slots will be reserved to female candidates and 50% will be reserved to SC/ST students (25% to SC, 25% to ST).
Detailed Eligibility and Award Amounts by Category
Here is a category-by-category breakdown of the eligibility requirements for the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26:
1. School Students
This category provides support for students beginning their high school journey.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Open for Indian nationals. |
| Current Study | Must be studying in Classes 9 to 12 in the current academic year. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured 75% marks or above in the previous academic year. |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must be up to INR 3,00,000. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹ 15,000 (*T&C Applied). |
| Apply Now link | https://www.buddy4study.com/application/SBIFS13/instruction |
2. Undergraduate (UG) Students
Support for those pursuing bachelor’s degrees at top-tier institutions.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Applicants should be Indian nationals. |
| Current Study | Must be pursuing an undergraduate course (any year). |
| Institution Requirement | Must be from a premier university/college in India, listed in the Top 300 Institutes according to the latest NIRF rankings or having a NAAC rating of A and above. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured 7 CGPA/75% marks or above in the previous academic year. |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must be up to INR 6,00,000. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹ 75,000 (*T&C Applied). |
| Apply Now link | https://www.buddy4study.com/application/SBIFS14/instruction |
(Note: Diploma students are explicitly not eligible for this scholarship program.)
3. Postgraduate (PG) Students
Financial aid for higher education pursued at leading institutions.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Applicants should be Indian nationals. |
| Current Study | Must be pursuing a postgraduate course (any year). |
| Institution Requirement | Must be from a premier university/college in India, listed in the Top 300 Institutes according to the latest NIRF rankings or having a NAAC rating of A and above. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured 7 CGPA/75% marks or above in the previous academic year. |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must be up to INR 6,00,000. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹ 2,50,000 (*T&C Applied). |
| Apply Now link | https://www.buddy4study.com/application/SBIFS15/instruction |
4. Medical Students
Specific support for students undertaking demanding medical degrees.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Geographic Scope | Students from Pan India. |
| Current Study | Must be pursuing medical degrees (any year). |
| Institution Requirement | Must be from a premier university/college in India, listed in the Top 300 Institutes according to the latest NIRF rankings. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured 7 CGPA/75% marks or above in the previous academic year. |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must be up to INR 6,00,000. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹ 4,50,000 (*T&C Applied). |
| Apply Now link | https://www.buddy4study.com/application/SBIFS16/instruction |
5. IIT Students
A specialized category for students at India’s premier technological institutes.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Applicants should be Indian nationals. |
| Current Study | Must be pursuing an undergraduate course (any year) from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in India. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured 7 CGPA/75% marks or above in the previous academic year. |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must be up to INR 6,00,000. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹ 2,00,000 (*T&C Applied). |
| Apply Now link | https://www.buddy4study.com/application/SBIFS17/instruction |
6. IIM Students
Dedicated support for management students at the top management institutions.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Applicants should be Indian nationals. |
| Current Study | Must be pursuing MBA/PGDM courses (any year) from an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in India. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured 7 CGPA/75% marks or above in the previous academic year. |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must be up to INR 6,00,000. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹ 5,00,000 (*T&C Applied). |
| Apply Now link | https://www.buddy4study.com/application/SBIFS18/instruction |
7. Overseas Students
This category is aimed at SC/ST students pursuing advanced studies abroad.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Applicants must be Indian nationals. |
| Category Requirement | Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. |
| Current Study | Open to students pursuing Postgraduate and above courses from premier institutions abroad. |
| Institution Requirement | Institutes must be included in the Top 200 in QS/THE World University Rankings for 2024-25. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured 7 CGPA/75% marks or above in the previous academic year. |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must be up to INR 6,00,000. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹ 20,00,000 (*T&C Applied). |
| Apply Now link | https://www.buddy4study.com/application/SBIFS19/instruction |
(Note: The renewal of scholarship in all the categories is subject to students upholding the minimum requirements of eligibility each year. SBI works towards ensuring that it offers financial assistance to the students across the course. An applicant is not disqualified if there is a gap up to 2 years after 12 th or graduation as long as other requirements are satisfied.)
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Application Process
To apply to the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26, follow the following easy steps:
- Click Apply Now: This will begin your process of the scholarship and you will need to click the application now button (on the official application portal).
- Open Start Application: Use your registered ID to log in. In case you are not registered, then you have to register first either via your Email, Mobile number, or Google account.
- Access Application Form: You will be sent to the page of SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26.
- Start Application: The process starts with the official process by clicking on the button to Start Application.
- Fill Application Form: Fill the application form online and make sure all the necessary information is correct.
- Upload Documents: Upload all the obligatory and appropriate documents as indicated in the required documents section.
- Accept Terms and Preview: Accept Terms and Conditions and use Preview to thoroughly check over all your application.
- Submit Application: Once the details are displayed properly on the preview page, then simply press the submit button to complete an application.
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Essential Documents Required
Make sure you have these documents ready and duly certify them then you commence your online application:
Academic Records
- Marksheet from the previous academic year (Class 10, Class 12, Graduation, or Postgraduation, as applicable).
Identity & Admission Proof
- Identity evidence (Aadhaar card) issued by the government.
- Evidence of current year admission (e.g. an admission letter, institution ID card, or bonafide certificate).
Financial Documents
Some of the examples include:
- Current year fee receipt (When no fees are paid, as with a government school, you can supply a letter by the school which verifies enrollment and that there are no fees to be paid).
- Details of bank accounts of the applicant (or parent). Note: The application is not required to have an SBI bank account.
- Evidence of earnings (Form 16A, income certificate issued by a government or pay-slips, etc.). (Note: An orphan without an earning member may apply by providing a certificate by a local government or known institution verifying his/her status, and a no-income affidavit or letter stating his/her financial circumstances).
Personal & Additional Documents.
- Photograph of the applicant.
- Caste Certificate (Where necessary).
Important Dates for the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025
Mark your calendar with these crucial dates for the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26:
- Application Start Date: September 19, 2025.
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2025.
Selection Process and Fund Disbursement
The criteria for selecting the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025–26 are academically driven and take financial status into account.
The steps involved are as follows:
1. Shortlisting Candidates: Applications are briefly evaluated for shortlisting according to the minimum required academic and financial criteria.
2. Interviews and Document Checks: This involves telephone interviews and verification of documents of the shortlisted candidates to help with the final selection.
For candidates who qualify, the scholarship will be credited to the recipients’ bank accounts. To check the status of your application, log into your account and visit the section for “Applied Scholarships.”
Contact Details for Scholarship Queries
If you have any questions about the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship program, you can reach out directly:
- Email Address: sbiashascholarship@sbifoundation.co.in.
- Phone Number (Helpline): 011-430-92248 (Ext- 303).
- Availability: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
