Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Swami Dayanand Scholarship 2025

1. What is the Swami Dayanand Scholarship?

The Swami Dayanand Scholarship is a merit‑cum‑means scholarship offered by the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation (SDEF) to support deserving undergraduate students in India.

2. Who is eligible for the Swami Dayanand Scholarship?

Indian students pursuing full-time undergraduate courses in fields like engineering, medicine, IT, pharmacy, and architecture, with academic excellence and financial need, are eligible.

3. What are the academic requirements for first-year students?

Applicants must have scored 80% or above in CBSE or 70%+ in other state boards in their Class 12 examinations.

4. What are the academic requirements for second-year students?

Continuing students must have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 to qualify for the Swami Dayanand Scholarship.

5. What is the income limit to apply?

The annual family income must be less than ₹8 lakh to be eligible for this scholarship.

6. Is this scholarship available to diploma students?

No, diploma holders and lateral entry students are not eligible for the Swami Dayanand Scholarship.

7. What is the value of the scholarship?

Eligible students can receive up to ₹50,000 per year based on merit and means.

8. Is there a fixed deadline to apply?

There is no fixed deadline; applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the selection process concludes.

9. How can students apply for the Swami Dayanand Scholarship?

Applicants should visit the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation’s official website and apply under the “India Scholarships” section.

10. Is the application process online?

Yes, the application is presumably online, although the specific submission mode is not publicly detailed.

11. Is there an application fee?

There is no participation fee mentioned for applying to the Swami Dayanand Scholarship.

12. Can students from private colleges apply?

Yes, both government and private college students can apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

13. Is the scholarship renewable every year?

Yes, subject to academic performance and verification, the Swami Dayanand Scholarship may be renewed annually.

14. Are professional courses eligible?

Yes, this scholarship supports professional UG courses like engineering, medicine, architecture, pharmacy, and IT.

15. Can a student receive another scholarship along with this?

Generally, students should not be receiving any other major scholarships when applying for the Swami Dayanand Scholarship.

16. How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

Selected students receive the amount directly to their bank account after verification and approval.

17. Is the Swami Dayanand Scholarship available for PG courses?

No, the scholarship currently supports only undergraduate programs.

18. How many students are awarded this scholarship annually?

The number of recipients varies each year, depending on funding and the number of qualified applicants.

19. Are students from all Indian states eligible?

Yes, the Swami Dayanand Scholarship is a national program open to eligible students across India.

20. Where can I get more information or updates?

Visit the Swami Dayanand Education Foundation website regularly for application forms, updates, and announcements related to the Swami Dayanand Scholarship.