Reliance Foundation Scholarship
Reliance Foundation (RF) offers a large-scale scholarship programme to help talented students financially, plus give them mentorship, exposure, and growth opportunities. It’s merit-cum-means (for UG) plus merit/aptitude-based (for PG) to support India’s future leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
Here are who can apply and who can’t:
Undergraduate (UG) Scholarships
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Must be a resident Indian citizen.
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Must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 60%.
Must be enrolled in first year (2025-26) of a full-time regular (non-distance/hybrid) degree course in any stream. -
Household income must be below ₹15 lakh per year, with preference given to those whose income is below ₹2.5 lakh.
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Must take the aptitude test, which is mandatory.
Postgraduate (PG) Scholarships
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Must be first-year PG students in specific courses (Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences etc.) at recognised institutions.
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Either a good GATE score (between ~550-1000) or a minimum CGPA of 7.5 (or equivalent in % normalized) in UG.
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Resident Indian citizen.
Opening Date: 16-Oct-2025 09:10 AM
Closing Date: 16-Oct-2025 09:10 AM
Preference is given to students with income below ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
Detailed Syllabus by Section
1️⃣ Verbal Ability (English Language & Comprehension)
This section measures your reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
Topics:
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Reading comprehension (short passages and inference-based questions)
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Sentence correction and error spotting
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Fill in the blanks (vocabulary & grammar-based)
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Para-jumbles (sentence arrangement)
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Word analogies
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Idioms & Phrases
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One-word substitution
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Cloze test
Recommended Preparation:
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Practice reading English editorials and passages daily.
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Strengthen vocabulary through apps like Word Power Made Easy or Quizlet.
2️⃣ Analytical & Logical Reasoning
Tests your reasoning, pattern recognition, and decision-making ability.
Topics:
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Coding–Decoding
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Blood Relations
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Direction Sense
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Number & Letter Series
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Analogy (verbal and numerical)
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Syllogisms
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Logical Venn Diagrams
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Puzzles (arrangement, seating, and ranking)
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Statement & Conclusion / Statement & Assumption
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Odd-one-out reasoning
Recommended Preparation:
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Practice logical reasoning sets from SSC or banking exam books.
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Websites like IndiaBix and Testbook offer free reasoning quizzes.
3️⃣ Numerical Ability (Quantitative Aptitude)
Assesses your ability to handle numbers, calculations, and problem-solving.
Topics:
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Simplification & Approximation
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Ratio & Proportion
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Percentages
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Profit, Loss & Discount
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Simple & Compound Interest
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Averages
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Time, Speed & Distance
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Time & Work
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Mixtures & Alligation
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Data Interpretation (tables, charts, graphs)
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Number Series
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Basic Algebra & Arithmetic Progressions
Recommended Preparation:
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Class 9–12 level maths (no calculus or advanced topics).
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Practice mental calculation and data interpretation regularly.
🧾 Other Key Points
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Difficulty Level: Moderate (similar to aptitude tests for campus placements or national-level scholarships).
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Focus Areas: Logical thinking, numerical aptitude, and reading ability.
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No Subject-Specific Questions: (e.g., no Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering-related questions).
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.