About the Scheme
Buddy4Study Education Funding Program For Management is a dedicated initiative designed to help aspiring management professionals finance their higher education with ease. Backed by 200+ funding partners, the platform brings together a wide range of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, education loans, loan subsidies, and institutional financial assistance, all in one place. Whether you are preparing for an MBA or PGDM entrance examination, applying to a business school, or already pursuing a management programme, this initiative helps you discover funding options that best match your academic profile and financial needs. From leading B-schools to specialised management institutes across India, find the right support to reduce financial stress and stay focused on achieving your career aspirations.
At a Glance
At a GlancePrivate / Corporate scheme for the 2026 academic year. Partially funded; applications are online only.
- Outreach Project
- Postgraduate
Eligibility Criteria
This initiative is open to students who are currently pursuing or seeking admission to any MBA, PGDM or a Specialised Management Programme at a recognised institution in India. Students preparing for or who have appeared in national-level management entrance examinations such as CAT, CMAT, MAT, or XAT, or institute/college-specific entrance examinations, are eligible. This also includes students awaiting their entrance examination results or admission confirmation. Note: Please provide all information accurately and to the best of your knowledge. The quality and relevance of the funding opportunities matched to your profile will depend on the details submitted by you.
Admissions & Course Track
Postgraduate students studying Business & Management.
Nationality
Open to applicants of any nationality.
Award Benefits & Structure
Funding Solution via a mix of funding opportunities
Partially funded.
Mandatory Document Checklist
Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.
- Essential
Bonafide Student Certificate
Issued by your school or institute to confirm current enrolment.
Selection Procedure & Key Timeline
Application Registration Opens
The online application opens.
Application Deadline
(Active)Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.
Click the 'Apply Now' button.
Log in to Buddy4Study using your registered ID, or sign up using your Email, Mobile, or Google account.
You will be directed to the Education Funding Solutions profile form.
Fill the form, and you will get a call back to help you understand your funding solution.
About the Provider
Buddy4Study Education Funding Program For Management
Foundation
Buddy4Study is India's pioneering AI and tech-enabled education funding platform dedicated to simplifying access to education financing through a 360° approach to meet the education funding requirements of students through scholarships, education loans, loan subsidies, and institutional aid. In FY 2025–26, Buddy4Study facilitated more than INR 350 crore of education funding to over 75,000 scholars through 80+ partnerships. With cumulative disbursement exceeding INR 900+ crore, the platform has supported over 1.70 lakh unique scholars since 2011. Buddy4Study's trusted partners include HDFC Bank, L'Oréal India, Kotak Education Foundation, Bharti Airtel Foundation, and Infosys Foundation, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Buddy4Study Education Funding Program For Management Studies is a private / corporate scholarship offered by Buddy4Study Education Funding Program For Management for the 2026 academic year. For students who are currently pursuing or seeking admission to any MBA, PGDM or a Specialised Management Programme at a recognised institution in India.
This initiative is open to students who are currently pursuing or seeking admission to any MBA, PGDM or a Specialised Management Programme at a recognised institution in India. Students preparing for or who have appeared in national-level management entrance examinations such as CAT, CMAT, MAT, or XAT, or institute/college-specific entrance examinations, are eligible. This also includes students awaiting their entrance examination results or admission confirmation. Note: Please provide all information accurately and to the best of your knowledge. The quality and relevance of the funding opportunities matched to your profile will depend on the details submitted by you.
The award is Funding Solution via a mix of funding opportunities. It is partially funded.
Applications open on 7 July 2026. The last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
You need Bonafide Student Certificate.
Applications are online. 1. Click the 'Apply Now' button. 2. Log in to Buddy4Study using your registered ID, or sign up using your Email, Mobile, or Google account. 3. You will be directed to the Education Funding Solutions profile form. 4. Fill the form, and you will get a call back to help you understand your funding solution.
