B.Sc Mathematics Scholarships 2026: Government & Private Schemes, Amounts, Eligibility

B.Sc Mathematics scholarships in India 2026 range from about Rs 10,000 to Rs 80,000 per year, awarded mainly by the government through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The most valuable scheme for maths students is the INSPIRE SHE Scholarship, worth up to Rs 80,000 a year, because Mathematics is a recognised natural-science subject. Merit-based, means-based, category-based and private trust scholarships together mean most eligible B.Sc Mathematics students can reduce or fully cover their tuition.

This page lists the major scholarships a B.Sc Mathematics student can apply for in 2026, their approximate amounts, eligibility and how to apply. For the full course picture, see our B.Sc Mathematics complete guide and the B.Sc Mathematics syllabus.

Top B.Sc Mathematics Scholarships in India 2026 (At a Glance)

The best-paying scholarship for a B.Sc Mathematics student is INSPIRE SHE (up to Rs 80,000/year), followed by the Central Sector Scholarship and category-based Post-Matric schemes. The table below compares the leading options; exact amounts and windows are confirmed each year on the official portals.

Amounts are indicative for 2026 and should be verified on the official portal before applying.

INSPIRE SHE Scholarship for B.Sc Mathematics

INSPIRE SHE (Scholarship for Higher Education) by DST is the flagship scheme for science undergraduates and offers up to Rs 80,000 per year, split into a Rs 60,000 annual scholarship and a Rs 20,000 summer research/mentorship grant. Mathematics is explicitly one of the covered natural-science subjects, so B.Sc Mathematics students in recognised programmes are eligible.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in a B.Sc, B.S. or Integrated M.Sc/M.S. in a natural or basic science, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Biology and allied subjects.
• Fall within a qualifying merit route – broadly the top 1% in Class 12 board exams, or top ranks in JEE/NEET, or IISER/NISER admission, or Olympiad/eligible national-scholar status. Age typically 17-22 years.
• Continuation each year usually requires maintaining around 60% marks (or equivalent GPA).

Applications are made on the DST INSPIRE portal (online-inspire.gov.in), generally opening in the first half of the year. The Rs 20,000 component is released on completing a mandatory summer research attachment at a recognised institution.

Central Sector Scholarship (CSS) for College Students

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme gives Rs 10,000 per year to undergraduates (and Rs 20,000/year at postgraduate level) who are in the top merit band of their Class 12 board and meet the income limit. B.Sc Mathematics students in regular (non-distance) recognised colleges qualify.

Key conditions

• Above roughly the 80th percentile in the Class 12 board examination.
• Family income below Rs 8 lakh per year.
• Enrolled full-time in a recognised institution and not availing any other central scholarship for the same purpose.

Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) during the annual window, usually in the second half of the calendar year.

Category and Means-Based Scholarships (NSP)

Students from SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and minority communities can claim Post-Matric and PM-YASASVI scholarships that cover tuition and add a monthly maintenance allowance, subject to income limits. These are among the most widely used schemes by B.Sc students because they combine fee reimbursement with living support.

• Post-Matric SC/ST/OBC Scholarships: cover course fees plus a maintenance allowance; income ceilings vary by category and are set each year.
• PM-YASASVI (OBC/EBC/DNT): merit-based support for eligible backward-class students, applied for via NSP.
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Minority): for students from notified minority communities, typically bundling part-tuition and maintenance (often around Rs 20,000-30,000 including fees), income limit generally near Rs 2.5 lakh.

All of these are applied for on the National Scholarship Portal; some states run parallel portals for their own residents.

State Government Scholarships

Almost every state runs its own merit and means scholarships that B.Sc Mathematics students can add on top of central schemes. Examples include state Post-Matric schemes, chief-minister merit awards and fee-waiver schemes, generally in the Rs 5,000-25,000 per year range. Eligibility, income limits and portals differ by state, so students should check their own state’s higher-education or social-welfare scholarship portal. To find colleges in your state, browse BSc colleges in India and top Science colleges in India.

Private and Foundation Scholarships

Private trusts and corporate foundations fund science undergraduates directly, with awards ranging from about Rs 10,000 to over Rs 2 lakh across the course. These are merit-plus-need based and often target first-generation learners or girls in STEM. Common categories a B.Sc Mathematics student can explore:

• Corporate/CSR undergraduate scholarships for STEM and science students from lower-income families.
• Girl-child STEM scholarships that encourage women in mathematics and science.
• Institutional merit scholarships and fee waivers offered directly by colleges to high-scoring entrants.

Because private windows and amounts change frequently, always confirm the current cycle on the specific foundation’s official website before applying, and never pay a fee to “secure” a scholarship.

How to Apply for B.Sc Mathematics Scholarships

Most government scholarships for B.Sc Mathematics are applied for online through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), with INSPIRE SHE on the separate DST portal. A typical process:

1. Register on NSP (or online-inspire.gov.in for INSPIRE) with your details and mobile number.
2. Keep documents ready: Class 12 marksheet, college admission/bonafide proof, income certificate, caste/category certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar and a bank account in the student’s name.
3. Fill the form, upload documents and submit before the annual deadline.
4. Get your application verified by the institute nodal officer, then track status online.

Apply early – most portals close firmly on the announced date and late or unverified applications are rejected.

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• B.Sc in Mathematics overview
• Syllabus

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