What happened
Aditya Birla Capital Foundation reopened its 2026-27 girl-student aid window, tiering one-year support from ₹60,000 at PG down to ₹25,000 for Classes 9-12 and diploma holders.
Why it matters
Eligible applicants with family income under ₹6 lakh and 60% marks can apply online via Buddy4Study until 30 October 2026.
Remember this
ABCF 2026-27 girl-student aid: ₹60k at PG, ₹6 lakh ceiling, 30 Oct deadline.
How to apply
Check that family income stays at or below ₹6 lakh, recent marks clear 60%, and enrolment is at a recognised government institution. Log in on Buddy4Study before 30 October 2026, upload the required marksheets, income certificate and ID, and submit the online application.
- Verify eligibility: girl student, recognised government institution, 60% marks, family income ≤ ₹6 lakh.
- Apply online on Buddy4Study with marksheets, income certificate and ID proof before 30 Oct 2026.
- Tiered payout: ₹60,000 at PG, up to ₹45,000 at UG, ₹25,000 at Class 9-12 and diploma level.
More context & who is affected
Aditya Birla Capital Foundation has reopened its 2026-27 aid window for meritorious girl students across India, with one-year support capped at ₹60,000.
Tiers step down from ₹45,000 for undergraduates to ₹25,000 for Classes 9-12 and diploma holders, provided total family income stays under ₹6 lakh and recent marks clear 60%.
Applications are online-only on Buddy4Study, limited to recognised government institutions, and close on 30 October 2026.
- Maximum scholarship (PG)
- ₹60,000 Postgraduate students receive INR 60,000 for one academic year.The Times of India / Education TimesBuddy4Study
- Family income ceiling
- ₹6 lakh Annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 6 lakh.The Times of India / Education TimesBuddy4Study
- Minimum marks
- 60% At least 60% marks in the most recent qualifying exam are required.The Times of India / Education TimesBuddy4Study
- Last date to apply
- 30 Oct 2026 Online-only applications on Buddy4Study close on 30 October 2026.Buddy4StudyThe Times of India / Education Times
Students · Parents
A selected girl can offset a full academic year of tuition and hostel costs with up to ₹60,000 from ABCF.
Students · Parents
Exclusively female eligibility keeps government school and college enrolment on track for girls from lower-income homes.
Students
Clearing the 60% marks and ₹6 lakh income test converts strong academics into a funded pathway to UG and PG degrees.
Reporting fromThe Times of India / Education Times ↗Buddy4Study ↗
Sources & verification2 sources · 4 claims
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- The Times of India / Education TimesReportingPublished Oct 5, 2026 · Accessed Oct 6, 2026
- Buddy4StudyOfficial
Aditya Birla Capital Scholarship 2026-27 | Get a scholarship of up to INR 60,000 ↗
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Accessed Oct 6, 2026
Claims and linked sources
Postgraduate applicants can receive up to ₹60,000 for one academic year under the 2026-27 programme.
Eligibility requires total annual family income at or below ₹6 lakh and at least 60% marks in the most recent qualifying exam.
Applications close on 30 October 2026 and are accepted only online through the Buddy4Study portal.
The scheme is exclusive to meritorious girl students enrolled at recognised government schools, colleges or institutions in India.
