Satya Scholarship Program for Medical Courses 2026

The Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust (“the Trust”) is dedicated to empowering young minds, particularly girl students, by enhancing access to quality higher education. The Trust has launched the Satya Scholarship Program 2026, a merit-cum-means initiative designed to assist students from various socio-economic backgrounds in pursuing higher education after Class 12. The scholarship offers 100% coverage of annual course fees, plus accommodation and meal support, for students enrolled in 3–5-year undergraduate or integrated master's programs in Medical & Health Sciences. It is available to students from Punjab admitted to 12 selected institutes in Ludhiana district, and to Ludhiana district students entering any of the select Top NIRF-Ranked Medical institutions. Recipients will be known as Satya Scholars. The scholarship is renewable annually based on academic performance, attendance, conduct, and continued enrollment – click here for more details.

• Scholarship
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• PwD

Open to first-year students in 3 to 5 year undergraduate or integrated master's courses in: Medical and Health Sciences: MBBS, BDS, BPT, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Allied and Healthcare), Must have passed Class 12 Board Exam from a recognised board in Punjab with at least 60% aggregate. Students from Punjab who have secured admission to any of the above courses at the 12 selected institutes in the Ludhiana district are eligible for the scholarship, Additionally, students from the Ludhiana district who have secured admission to any of the above courses at one of the select Top NIRF-Ranked Medical institutions across India are eligible for the scholarship, Annual parental income must not exceed INR 8 lakh; guardian income limits apply for orphans, Applicants must be Indian citizens and not recipients of any other educational scholarship. Note: Preference for girl students, sportspersons, persons with disabilities (PwD), orphans, and children of single parents. Satya Scholars must maintain 75% attendance, good conduct, and a minimum GPA of 6 (or 60% marks) for scholarship renewal.

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  Gender Requirement

  Open to female candidates only.

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  Admissions & Course Track

  Postgraduate, Post-Matric (Class 11–12), Professional courses and Undergraduate students in Class 12 studying Engineering & Technology, Medicine & Health Sciences and Natural Sciences.

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  Nationality

  Open to Indian nationals.

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  Annual Family Income Threshold

  Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (₹8 lakh) per annum.

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  Academic Standing

  Minimum 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

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  Persons with Disabilities

  Students with disabilities may apply, or receive a relaxation in the criteria.

The award is paid once a year through Direct bank transfer.

Tuition

Full tuition

Additional Benefits

accommodation and meals

Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.

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  Passport

  A valid passport — scan the bio-data page.

  Essential
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  Aadhaar Card

  The applicant's own Aadhaar card.

  Essential
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  Admission Letter

  Current-year admission or allotment letter from your institution.

  Essential
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  Marksheets

  Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.

  Essential
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  Income Certificate

  Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).

  Up to ₹8 lakh
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  Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate

  Your BPL card or certificate.

  Essential
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  Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque

  Showing the beneficiary's name, account number and IFSC code.

  Essential
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  Statement of Purpose

  A written statement of your goals and motivation.

  Essential
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  Written Essay

  An essay is part of the application.

  Required

1. 1

   Application Registration Opens

   16 September 2026

   The online application opens.

2. 2

   Application Deadline

   31 October 2026(Active)

   Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.

Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.

Satya Scholarship Program

Trust

The Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust was founded in 1983 by Late Shri Sat Paul Mittal as a tribute to the vision of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The Trust focuses on empowering youth from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on education, particularly for girls. Since its inception, the Trust has supported over 27,000 students through scholarships and awards, disbursing approximately INR 14.50 crore, benefiting 70% girl students, and enabling 79% of youth to secure employment through vocational training. The Trust has established prominent educational institutions such as Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, ranked among India’s top 23 schools by EducationWorld India (2025) and ranked No. 1 in Punjab for ten consecutive years. Recently, the school achieved a significant milestone by emerging as a top performer in India’s first PISA-Based Test for Schools (PBTS) conducted by OECD, Paris, reflecting its commitment to global educational excellence. Additionally, Horizon School of Excellence, Ludhiana, provides free, quality education to students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Since its inception, the Trust’s Vocational Centre has successfully placed over 790 students across various industries in the Ludhiana district, with an average monthly salary exceeding INR 14,000, equipping them with essential skills for a brighter future.

• satyascholarship@buddy4study.in
• 011-430-92248 (Ext number: 368)