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.