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Tata Capital Limited has invited online applications for ‘Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program 2026-27’ under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to keep the meritorious students, who are forced to drop out of studies due to financial constraints, connected to higher education. It is a merit-cum-means based scholarship program through which selected students at school and college level are provided one-time financial assistance ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹18,000 directly into their bank accounts to offset their tuition fees.
The application window for both streams—school education and college/diploma level—for the academic session 2026-27 is open and the last date for submission of online forms has been fixed as 15 November 2026. The application process is completely free and can be completed through the official scholarship portal.
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship is made available mainly for two different academic categories:
1. For class 11th and 12th students:
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The applicant must be a citizen of India and must be studying regularly in class 11th or 12th in any recognized school or board of the country.
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The student must have secured at least 60% marks in the previous class (like 10th or 11th).
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The annual income of the family from all sources should not exceed ₹4,00,000 (Rs four lakhs).
2. For Undergraduate (UG), Diploma, Polytechnic and ITI Students:
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Students registered in General Graduation (BA, BSc, BCom etc.), Polytechnic, Diploma or ITI from any recognized college or university.
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Minimum in the previous academic year or semester 60% marks It is mandatory to receive.
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The total annual income of the family will be limited to a maximum of ₹ 4 lakh per year.
(Special preference: Students with disabilities (PwD), orphans, students from single parent families and girls are given special preference in the selection process. Children of Tata Capital or Buddy4Study employees are not eligible for this scheme.)
The amount of the scholarship is decided on the basis of the student’s previous marks and his/her actual tuition/course fee:
| Category/Class | Marks Slab | amount of assistance to be received |
| class 11th and 12th | 60% to 80% marks | 80% or maximum of tuition fees ₹10,000 (whichever is less) |
| class 11th and 12th | 80% to 90% marks | 90% or maximum of tuition fees ₹12,000 (whichever is less) |
| class 11th and 12th | more than 90% marks | 100% or maximum of tuition fees ₹15,000 (whichever is less) |
| UG / Diploma / ITI | 60% to 80% marks | 80% or maximum of tuition fees ₹12,000 (whichever is less) |
| UG / Diploma / ITI | 80% to 90% marks | 90% or maximum of tuition fees ₹15,000 (whichever is less) |
| UG / Diploma / ITI | more than 90% marks | 100% or maximum of tuition fees ₹18,000 (whichever is less) |
While filling the online application students have to upload the scanned copy of the following documents:
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Valid Identity Card (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID) issued by the Government of India.
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Passport size photo.
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Valid income certificate of the family (certificate issued by the competent revenue authority, Form 16A or salary slip).
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Proof of admission in the current academic year (College/School ID card or bonafide certificate).
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Fee receipt for the current session (Current Academic Year Fee Receipt).
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Original marksheet of previous class or semester.
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First page of bank account passbook or canceled check of the applicant or guardian.
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Disability or caste certificate (if applicable).
Students can fill the form sitting at home from their mobile or computer in these 5 steps:
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FIRST OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP PARTNER PORTAL buddy4study.com Go to.
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Click on the link ‘The Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program 2026-27’ on the homepage.
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Select the option ‘Class 11 & 12’ or ‘General Graduation / Diploma / ITI’ as per your qualification.
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Click on ‘Apply Now’ and register/login with your Google or mobile number.
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Enter educational details, family income in the application form, upload required documents and 15 November 2026 Final submit the form before .