SBI Asha Scholarship Deadline Extended: How to Apply for Up to ₹15 Lakh Aid

Published: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 18:25 [IST]

The SBI Asha Scholarship deadline has been extended to September 19, 2026. Awards range from ₹15,000 to ₹15 lakh annually, spanning school to overseas study. Renewal applications for 2025–26 awardees are live, supporting uninterrupted aid. Applications are free, fully online, and funds are transferred via direct bank transfer.

Tracks include Classes 9 to 12, undergraduate, postgraduate, MBBS, IIT, IIM, and overseas SC or ST. Family income caps are ₹3 lakh for school and ₹6 lakh otherwise. Minimum 75 percent marks apply, with relaxations for reserved and disabled applicants. These rules balance merit and inclusion for fair screening.

SBI Asha Scholarship Deadline Extended: Apply Now

SBI Asha Scholarship deadline extended: what changed today

Applications opened on July 22, 2026, per the official update. The earlier last date was September 4, as notices stated. It now stands extended to September 19, offering two extra weeks. Shortlisting, telephonic interviews and document checks follow; results are tentatively expected in December 2026.

SBI Asha Scholarship eligibility and income limits

Undergraduate applicants must study at a Top 300 NIRF institution or a NAAC A+ college. NAAC refers to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The overseas category supports SC or ST students pursuing master’s or above abroad. Core rules include income limits and 75 percent marks with category relaxations. Keep recent entrance scorecards and admission proofs ready for verification.

SBI Asha Scholarship amounts by track

Annual caps vary by track and are clearly defined on the portal. School awards are capped at ₹15,000. Undergraduate support goes up to ₹75,000. Postgraduate caps reach ₹2.5 lakh, and MBBS reaches ₹4.5 lakh. IIT students can receive ₹2 lakh, and IIM students up to ₹5 lakh. Overseas SC or ST students can receive ₹15 lakh.

SBI Asha Scholarship documents, application flow, DBT Aadhaar and renewals

Prepare marksheets, income proof, Aadhaar, bank passbook, admission proofs, entrance scores and category certificates. Register on the official portal, complete the form, upload documents and submit. Payments use Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT); seed Aadhaar with your bank and verify seeding online. Apply only through the official portal; ignore fee requests; renew if eligible before September 19.