Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026-27 Undergraduate Application and Award Guide
Check Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship 2026-27 eligibility, award slabs, documents, selection process, application steps and the October 26 deadline.
The Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program 2026-27 supports Indian students from economically weaker families who are continuing undergraduate, diploma or ITI education at recognised institutions. The exact source row focuses on this higher-education category. Applicants need at least 60% marks in the preceding class, semester or academic year, and annual parental income from all sources must not exceed INR 4 lakh. The reported application deadline is 26 October 2026.
Who can apply?
For the undergraduate, diploma and ITI category, applicants must be Indian students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree such as B.Com, B.Sc. or B.A., a diploma programme, or an ITI course at a recognised institution in India. They must have scored at least 60% in the preceding class, semester or academic year. The annual parental income ceiling is INR 4 lakh from all sources. Children of employees of Tata Capital Limited and Buddy4Study are not eligible.
The broader 2026-27 programme gives preference to girl students, Persons with Disabilities, students from single-parent households due to death or divorce, orphaned students, and students from affirmative-action backgrounds such as SC and ST. These preferences do not replace the basic marks, income and enrolment requirements.
How much scholarship can a student receive?
| Previous academic marks | Maximum support |
|---|---|
| 60% to 80% | Up to 80% of tuition/course fees or INR 12,000, whichever is less |
| Above 80% to 90% | Up to 90% of tuition/course fees or INR 15,000, whichever is less |
| Above 90% | Up to 100% of tuition/course fees or INR 18,000, whichever is less |
The award is fee-linked, so the rupee figure is a ceiling rather than an automatic fixed payment. A student scoring above 90%, for example, can receive up to 100% of eligible tuition or course fees, but not more than INR 18,000. Buddy4Study states that the actual reimbursement amount is confirmed and shared after selection.
Application deadline and process
The stated last date for the 2026-27 application is 26 October 2026. Tata Capital's official education page says Pankh applications open from September each year. Students should check the live application platform before submitting in case the organiser publishes an update.
Applications are online. Students can review the current details through the Buddy4Study Pankh Scholarship guide. The application process involves logging in or registering, opening the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program 2026-27 form, entering the required information, uploading supporting documents, accepting the terms and conditions, previewing the form and submitting it.
Documents students should prepare
- Government-issued identity proof.
- Passport-size photograph.
- Income proof such as Form 16A, a government-issued income certificate or applicable salary documentation.
- Proof of admission, such as a college or institution identity card or bonafide certificate.
- Current academic-year fee receipt.
- Bank account details of the applicant, supported by a cancelled cheque or passbook copy as applicable.
- Marksheets or grade cards of the preceding class or semester.
- Disability and caste certificates where applicable.
Students should ensure that names, marks, course details, income information and bank details agree across the application and supporting documents. Incomplete or incorrect information can create problems during screening and verification.
How selection works
Submission does not guarantee a scholarship. Buddy4Study describes a multi-stage selection process based on academic merit and financial background. Applicants are first shortlisted using academic performance and financial eligibility. Submitted documents are then verified. Shortlisted students proceed to a telephonic interview, after which Tata Capital Limited gives final confirmation.
Applicants should therefore keep the mobile number and email address used in the application active. Shortlisting and verification communication may be sent through registered contact details or the application platform.
What is the Tata Capital Pankh programme?
Tata Capital says its Pankh Scholarship programme began in 2013 to financially support academically bright young people from economically challenged communities, with special attention to women, SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities. The company's official education page reports that more than 25,000 scholarships had been supported through March 2025 and says applications open from September each year.
Checklist before submitting
- Confirm that the course is an eligible undergraduate, diploma or ITI programme at a recognised Indian institution.
- Check that the preceding academic result is at least 60%.
- Confirm that annual parental income from all sources does not exceed INR 4 lakh.
- Keep the current fee receipt and admission proof ready because the award is linked to tuition or course fees.
- Upload readable documents and review every field before final submission.
- Submit before 26 October 2026 rather than waiting for the final day.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an application fee?
No. The 2026-27 Buddy4Study information states that applying for the programme is free of cost.
Does a student with more than 90% automatically get INR 18,000?
No. The undergraduate, diploma and ITI award for above 90% is up to 100% of tuition/course fees or INR 18,000, whichever is less, and the final reimbursement is confirmed after selection.
Can diploma and ITI students apply?
Yes. The exact source specifically includes students pursuing undergraduate degrees, diplomas and ITI courses at recognised institutions in India.
What should students do if a detail changes?
Use the live application page as the final reference. Dates and programme instructions can be updated by the organiser, so students should verify current information before submitting.
