SML Unnati Scholarship 2026-27

Across India, drivers of heavy and light commercial road transport vehicles for carrying goods and large passenger transport vehicles like buses spend long hours on the road, working tirelessly to build a better future for their families. However, financial constraints often become a barrier to their daughters' educational aspirations. To help bridge this gap, the SML Mahindra Scholarship Program 2026–27, an initiative by SML Mahindra Limited, aims to provide financial assistance to deserving and meritorious girl students, empowering them to continue their education with confidence and pursue their academic goals. The program offers support through two dedicated scholarship categories: SML Saarthi Scholarship 2026–27 and SML Unnati Scholarship 2026–27, designed to reduce financial barriers and encourage girl students to pursue higher secondary and higher education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). SML Saarthi Scholarship 2026-27 The SML Saarthi Scholarship 2026-27 aims to support meritorious girl students studying in Classes 11 and 12 (any stream). The scholarship is designed to help daughters of drivers of heavy and light commercial road transport vehicles for carrying goods, and large passenger transport vehicles like buses, continue their higher secondary education without financial constraints. SML Unnati Scholarship 2026-27 The SML Unnati Scholarship 2026-27 aims to support meritorious girl students pursuing undergraduate degree, diploma, or polytechnic programs in any academic year in STEM and core engineering disciplines. The scholarship aims to encourage greater participation of women in technical, industrial, and manufacturing-related fields.

• Scholarship
• Diploma
• Undergraduate
• PwD

Open to girl students pursuing an undergraduate degree, diploma, or polytechnic programs (any year) in STEM disciplines and core engineering fields, at recognised institutions across India. The applicant must be the daughter of a driver of a heavy or light commercial road transport vehicle for carrying goods or a large passenger transport vehicle like a bus. Applicants must have passed the previous semester/academic year. Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA/grade) in the previous academic year. Annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 6,00,000. Applications are invited from across India. Children of employees of SML Mahindra and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply. Note: In addition to meeting the above-mentioned criteria and the merit-based selection system, preferences could be given for fulfilling any or all of the points outlined below, subject to availability of the scholarships:. Applicants from Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and aspirational districts. Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Students from single-parent households or orphaned students. Transgender students. Applicants whose parents are not drivers of heavy and light commercial road transport vehicles for carrying goods and large passenger transport vehicles like buses are not eligible. In case students haven't received the results of their last even semester, then they can be selected based on the results of the last odd semester as well.

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  Gender Requirement

  Open to female candidates only.

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  Admissions & Course Track

  Diploma, Professional courses and Undergraduate students studying Engineering & Technology.

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  Nationality

  Open to Indian nationals.

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  Annual Family Income Threshold

  Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (₹6 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.

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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  Fee Receipt

  Your most recent fee payment receipt.

  Essential
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  Income Certificate

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

  Up to ₹6 lakh
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  Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque

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

  Essential
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  Disability Certificate

  Issued by a recognised medical authority.

  Essential

1. 1

   Application Registration Opens

   18 September 2026

   The online application opens.

2. 2

   Application Deadline

   1 November 2026(Active)

   Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.

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

SML Mahindra Scholarship Program

CSR

SML, established in 1983, is a listed company with well-recognized brands, strong heritage, and pan-India presence in the ‘Truck & Bus’ segment. The company has a market-leading position in the ‘LCV [Intermediate and Light Commercial Vehicles], Buses' segment.