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National Overseas Scholarships Held Up by Pending Funding Approval

A budget request is pending, triggering a policy review ahead of next year’s scholarship cycle.

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The scheme has 125 slots, but the allotment depends on the availability of funds.
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Overview

  • 40 of the 106 selected candidates have received provisional award letters, leaving 66 on hold pending fund availability.
  • Disbursals have stalled due to pending approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs despite a ₹130 crore allocation.
  • The ministry has formally requested additional budgetary clearance, initiating a scheme evaluation for the 2026-27 cycle.
  • A total of 440 applications were received, with 106 candidates placed on the selected list, 64 eligible applicants excluded due to quotas, and 270 rejected for documentation or eligibility issues.
  • Selections remain provisional until candidates complete document verification, secure admission offers, and fulfill all scheme guidelines.