LIC India Scholarship: Amount, Eligibility & Last Date 2026

The Lic India Scholarship grants admission up to a closing rank determined by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the entrance examination and sets qualifying criteria for award distribution. For the 2025-26 academic year, eligibility requires candidates to have passed Class 10 or 12 with a minimum of 60% marks, while the annual parent or guardian income must not exceed ₹4,50,000. The scholarship award amount is set at Rs. 20,000 per annum for regular scholars and Rs. 10,000 per annum for the special girl child category, both payable in three instalments.

Lic India Scholarship: Key Details

This article covers the Lic India Scholarship 2025-26, detailing eligibility, award amounts, and application process for meritorous students from Economically Weaker Sections.

• Scheme Name: Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme
• Objective: Award scholarships to meritorious students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections for better opportunities for higher education and employment
• Eligibility – Regular Scholar (Class XII): Passed Class XII with at least 60% marks; parents/guardian annual income not exceeding Rs.2,50,000
• Eligibility – Regular Scholar (Class X): Passed Class X with at least 60% marks; parents/guardian annual income not exceeding Rs.2,50,000
• Eligibility – Special Girl Child Scholar: Passed Class X with at least 60% marks; parents/guardian annual income not exceeding Rs.2,50,000; for pursuing higher studies in Intermediate/10+2 pattern/Vocational or Diploma Courses
• Relaxation in income limit: Upper limit of annual income criteria relaxed from Rs. 2.5 lakhs to Rs.4 lakhs if a woman (widow/single mother/unmarried) is the sole bread earner

The table below shows projects sanctioned by LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation since inception in 2006.

The table shows LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation sanctioned 1,050 projects across three categories, with medical relief receiving the highest amount at Rs. 1,75,89,79,652.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for the LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme determine who can apply and receive financial support for their education.

• Regular Scholar (Class XII): Passed Class XII exam with at least 60% marks and parents/guardian annual income not exceeding Rs.2,50,000 per annum
• Regular Scholar (Class X): Passed Class X exam with at least 60% marks and parents/guardian annual income not exceeding Rs.2,50,000 per annum
• Special Girl Child Scholar: Passed Class X exam with at least 60% marks and parents/guardian annual income not exceeding Rs.2,50,000 per annum; pursuing higher studies in Intermediate/10+2 pattern/vocational or diploma courses for two years
• Income Relaxation: Upper limit of annual income criteria relaxed from Rs. 2.5 lakhs to Rs.4 lakhs for cases where a woman (widow/single mother/unmarried) is the sole bread earner
• Ineligible Candidates: Candidates pursuing courses through correspondence or part-time (evening/night classes); private candidates; CA/CS/ICWA courses
• Lateral Entry Eligibility: Candidates gaining lateral entry in 2nd Year Engineering Degree courses or taking regular admission in 1st Year after completing Diploma are eligible if they passed Diploma with 60%

The scholarship will not be given to more than one student in a family, and the maximum balance allowed under the bank account will also be checked.

Award Amount and Benefits

This section covers the LIC India Scholarship award amounts and benefits available to selected students across various courses and categories, highlighting the financial support provided by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation.

The table shows the annual scholarship amounts awarded to Regular Scholars based on their course category, ranging from 20,000 for general graduation courses to 40,000 for medical and dental programs.

Important Dates

Important dates for the LIC India Scholarship application process are outlined below, including deadlines and key timelines for prospective applicants.

The application deadline of 06 October 2025 has passed, so prospective students should verify if late submissions or alternative opportunities are currently available.

How to Apply Step by Step

This section walks you through the step-by-step process to apply for the LIC India Scholarship, from the initial registration to receiving your acknowledgement email.

• Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button
• Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required details
• Step 3: Click on the application link displayed at the top of the page
• Step 4: Fill in required details, upload documents, tick checkboxes, and submit
• Step 5: Acknowledgement sent to email ID provided in the online application

Follow these steps to complete your application successfully and receive confirmation via email.

Documents Required

This section lists the documents you must submit to apply for the LIC India Scholarship, including income proof and academic records.

• Scholarship amount for Regular Scholar: Rs.20,000 per annum
• Scholarship amount for Special Girl Child: Rs.10,000 per annum
• Maximum number of Regular Scholars selected: Twenty (20)
• Maximum number of Girl Child Scholars selected: ten (10)
• Income limit for Regular Scholar: Rs.2,50,000 per annum
• Income limit relaxation condition: Rs.4 lakhs if woman is sole bread earner

The table below covers the remaining document requirements and selection criteria.

Income certificates are based on self-certification via an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, and selection is determined by merit and family background with lowest income as the tie-breaking criterion.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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