Tata Capital Pankh is a merit-cum-means scholarship for students whose education is affected by financial constraints. The current programme covers Classes 11 and 12 as well as eligible general undergraduate, diploma and ITI courses at recognised institutions in India. Applicants need at least 60% in their preceding academic year, class or semester and annual parental income of no more than ₹4 lakh.
Assistance is linked to tuition or course fees and the applicant’s marks band. For school students, the caps range from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000; for general graduation, diploma and ITI students, they range from ₹12,000 to ₹18,000. The award is limited by the applicable percentage of fees, so students should not assume that everyone receives the highest advertised amount.
The application partner lists 15 November 2026 as the closing date. Applicants should prepare their marksheet, admission and fee evidence, income proof and bank details before completing the online form. Children of Tata Capital or Buddy4Study employees are excluded. Additional consideration is described for specified disadvantaged groups, while the final award depends on the programme’s selection process.
Provider
Tata Capital Limited; applications are handled through its Buddy4Study partner.
Tata Capital Limited; applications are handled through its Buddy4Study partner.
Who can apply
Indian students in Classes 11–12, eligible general undergraduate programmes, diploma or ITI courses. At least 60% marks and parental income up to ₹4 lakh annually. Employee-child exclusions apply.
Indian students in Classes 11–12, eligible general undergraduate programmes, diploma or ITI courses. At least 60% marks and parental income up to ₹4 lakh annually. Employee-child exclusions apply.
Benefit
School: 60–80% marks, up to 80% of fees/₹10,000; above 80–90%, up to 90%/₹12,000; above 90%, up to 100%/₹15,000. General graduation/diploma/ITI: corresponding caps ₹12,000, ₹15,000 and ₹18,000. In each band the lower limit applies.
School: 60–80% marks, up to 80% of fees/₹10,000; above 80–90%, up to 90%/₹12,000; above 90%, up to 100%/₹15,000. General graduation/diploma/ITI: corresponding caps ₹12,000, ₹15,000 and ₹18,000. In each band the lower limit applies.
Important dates
Application deadline listed by the partner: 15 November 2026. The announcement/opening date is not established by the 28 October article update.
Application deadline listed by the partner: 15 November 2026. The announcement/opening date is not established by the 28 October article update.
Documents
Identity proof, photograph, income evidence, admission proof, current fee receipt, previous marksheet and bank details; disability/category evidence where relevant.
Identity proof, photograph, income evidence, admission proof, current fee receipt, previous marksheet and bank details; disability/category evidence where relevant.
Status at review on 29 October 2026
Open on the application partner page. Award and final reimbursement are confirmed after selection.
Open on the application partner page. Award and final reimbursement are confirmed after selection.
How to apply
1. Apply: Classes 11–12 (login required)
2. Apply: graduation, diploma or ITI (login required)
Choose the form for your course. The application platform requires login or registration before you can start the form.
1. Apply: Classes 11–12 (login required)
2. Apply: graduation, diploma or ITI (login required)
Choose the form for your course. The application platform requires login or registration before you can start the form.
Dates explained
This notice was added to Bodhivriksh on 29 October 2026. Application-partner guidance updated: 2026-10-28. The application deadline is a separate date.
This notice was added to Bodhivriksh on 29 October 2026. Application-partner guidance updated: 2026-10-28. The application deadline is a separate date.