SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship

About the Scheme

Pursuing quality education often becomes challenging for talented students when financial constraints stand in the way. From school education to professional and international higher studies, the cost of tuition fees, books, accommodation, and other academic expenses continues to rise every year. To ensure that deserving students are not forced to compromise on their education due to financial difficulties, the SBI Foundation (CSR arm of State Bank of India)has launched the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27 as part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The scholarship is one of India's largest merit-cum-means scholarship programs, designed to support academically bright students from economically weaker families at different stages of their educational journey. It covers students studying in Classes 9 to 12, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, MBBS, IITs, IIMs, as well as Indian students pursuing postgraduate education at leading universities abroad. Depending on the scholarship category, eligible students can receive financial assistance ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹15 lakh, helping them manage educational expenses and continue their studies with greater financial security.

By encouraging academic excellence and expanding access to quality education, the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship aims to empower deserving students across the country and help them build a stronger future without financial barriers.

Benefits of the Scheme

The scholarship provides financial assistance under multiple categories, with the scholarship amount determined by the applicant's educational level and course of study.

Reservation Policy

The scholarship follows the following reservation policy across all categories:

• 50% seats reserved for women
• 50% seats reserved for men
• 25% seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates
• 25% seats reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates
• 5% seats reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can apply under the scholarship category that matches their current level of education. The eligibility requirements for each category are provided below.

Note: Applicants can use the Eligibility Checker available on the scholarship portal to identify the most suitable scholarship category before submitting the application

Required Documents

Applicants should keep clear scanned copies of the required documents ready before starting the online application. While some documents are mandatory for all applicants, others are required only for specific scholarship categories.

• Mandatory Documents (Applicable to Most Applicants)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Previous year's marksheet
  • Latest marksheet/semester marksheet
  • Income Certificate (or Form 16A/Salary Slips, where applicable)
  • Bonafide Certificate or Admission Letter
  • Latest fee receipt or fee structure
  • Bank passbook (SBI account preferred)
• Additional Documents (As Applicable)
  • Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet (where applicable)
  • NEET scorecard (MBBS applicants)
  • JEE Advanced scorecard (IIT applicants)
  • CAT scorecard (IIM applicants)
  • GRE/GMAT/MCAT/LNAT/LSAT scorecard (Overseas Studies applicants)
  • IELTS/TOEFL scorecard (Overseas Studies applicants)
  • University offer letter (Overseas Studies applicants)
  • Statement of Purpose (Overseas Studies applicants)
  • Passport and Visa (Overseas Studies applicants)
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST applicants)
  • Disability Certificate (PwBD applicants)
  • Home/Family photograph

Steps to Apply

The application process for the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship is completely online. Before applying, keep all the required documents scanned in PDF format and ensure that the information entered matches your official records, especially your Aadhaar details.

Follow these steps to complete the application:

• Step 1: Register on the Scholarship Portal
  • Visit the official SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship portal and click "Apply Now."
  • If you are a new user, create an account by entering your name (as mentioned on your Aadhaar card), email address, and password.
  • Verify your email using the OTP sent to your registered email ID to activate your account.
• Step 2: Select Your Scholarship Category
  • After logging in, click "Start Now" and choose the scholarship category that matches your current level of education, such as School, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, MBBS, IIT, IIM, or Overseas Studies.
  • Review the list of required documents before proceeding.
• Step 3: Fill in Personal and Address Details
  • Enter your date of birth, annual family income, mobile number, WhatsApp number (if available), gender, category, disability status (if applicable), parents' status, number of siblings, and APAAR ID (if available).
  • Then provide your complete address exactly as mentioned in your Aadhaar card.
• Step 4: Enter Academic Details
  • Provide your educational information, including Class 10 and Class 12 details (where applicable), board, school name, year of passing, marks or CGPA, and details of your current course.
  • You will also need to enter your college or institution name, course, stream, academic year, semester, fee details, expected year of completion, and previous academic performance.
• Step 5: Provide Family Information
  • Enter your parent or guardian's details, including their name, relationship, educational qualification, occupation, mobile number, and annual income.
• Step 6: Add References
  • Provide the details of two references, such as your class teacher, professor, Head of Department (HOD), Principal, or Dean.
  • Enter their name, designation, and contact number, as these details may be used during the verification process.
• Step 7: Enter Bank Account Details
  • Fill in your bank account information, including the account holder's name, account number, IFSC code, bank name, and branch.
  • If you do not have a bank account in your name, you may provide your parent's bank account details. An SBI account is preferred, but accounts in other banks are also accepted.
• Step 8: Complete the Scholarship Questionnaire
  • Answer the questions related to your educational background, career goals, achievements, family background, how you plan to use the scholarship amount, previous scholarships received, and other profile-related questions.
  • Fill in all mandatory fields carefully before moving to the next section.
• Step 9: Upload the Required Documents
  • Upload all the required documents in PDF format, including your photograph, identity proof, income proof, bank passbook, academic documents, fee receipt, student ID or bonafide certificate, and other category-specific documents.
  • Ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and readable.
• Step 10: Verify Mobile Number and Aadhaar
  • Verify your registered mobile number using the OTP received on your phone.
  • Next, complete Aadhaar verification through DigiLocker by providing your Aadhaar number, verifying the OTP, and granting the required consent to fetch your Aadhaar details.
• Step 11: Preview and Submit the Application
  • Carefully review all the information entered in the application form.
  • After confirming that all details are correct, accept the declaration and consent, then click "Submit Application."
  • Once submitted, note down or save your Application ID for future reference and to track your application status.

Important Dates

• SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27
  • Application Starts 22 July 2026
  • Last Date to Apply 4 September 2026

Impoertent Links

• Official Website of State Bank Of India (SBI)
• Official Website of SBI Foundation
• Official Website of SBI Asha Scholarship
• SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27 On The Portal

Contact Details

SBI Foundation

• Address: Office No. 35, Ground Floor, The Arcade, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400005
• General Email: [email protected]
• Contact Number: 02222151689

Asha Scholarship Support Email: [email protected]