The INSPIRE Scholarship is a flagship program of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. It is designed to attract talented students towards basic sciences and research careers.
The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing:
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B.Sc.
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Integrated M.Sc.
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BS-MS
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Natural & Basic Science courses
The main objective is to build a strong research ecosystem in India by encouraging bright students to choose science as a career.
Key Features
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Annual scholarship of ₹80,000 per year
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₹60,000 as scholarship amount
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₹20,000 as summer research grant
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Tenure: Up to 5 years
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Paid directly to the student’s bank account
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Highly competitive and merit-based
Selection Process
Selection is based on:
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Top 1% performance in Class 12 board exams
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OR high rank in JEE / NEET / KVPY / Olympiads
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Admission into recognized science courses
There is no written exam conducted by INSPIRE itself. The scholarship purely rewards academic excellence in science.
This scholarship is considered a gateway to research careers, PhD, and international fellowships.
Opening Date: 29-Jan-2026 12:24 AM
Closing Date: 29-Jan-2026 12:24 AM
Academic Syllabus Basis
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Class 11–12 Physics
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Chemistry
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Mathematics
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Biology (for life sciences students)
Focus Areas
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Conceptual clarity
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Problem-solving ability
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Scientific thinking
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Analytical reasoning
Additional Evaluation Factors
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Board exam performance
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Competitive exam ranks (if applicable)
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Course enrollment verification
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.