Deadline and eligibility at a glance
| Last date | 15 October 2026, as extended on LIC's current foundation page |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online through LIC's official scholarship portal |
| Minimum marks | 60% or equivalent CGPA in the relevant Class 10, Class 12 or Diploma examination |
| Eligible passing years | 2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26 |
| Admission year | 2026-27, in the first year of an eligible course, subject to the Diploma-to-Engineering exception below |
| Family income | Parents'/guardian's total annual income from all sources must not exceed Rs 4,50,000 |
General scholarship after Class 12 or Diploma
Eligible students must have passed the relevant examination with at least 60% or equivalent CGPA in one of the listed academic years and taken admission in 2026-27 to an eligible first-year course. Courses include Medicine, Engineering, Graduation in any discipline, integrated courses, Diploma, recognised vocational courses and ITI courses. The annual amounts for selected scholars are:
| Course | Annual award |
|---|---|
| Medicine: MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS | Rs 50,000 |
| Engineering: BE, BTech, BArch | Rs 40,000 |
| Other eligible degree, integrated, Diploma, vocational or ITI courses | Rs 20,000 |
Diploma holders entering the second year of Engineering through lateral entry, or taking regular first-year Engineering admission after Diploma, may qualify under the scheme's stated exception if the Diploma marks and passing-year conditions are met.
Special scholarship after Class 10
Students who passed Class 10 with at least 60% or equivalent CGPA in 2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26 and entered the first year of Intermediate/10+2, a recognised vocational or Diploma course, or ITI in 2026-27 may apply. The family-income limit is the same. The annual award for selected students is Rs 15,000.
Important exclusions and selection rules
- Standalone postgraduate study is not covered. Integrated graduation-plus-postgraduation courses can be eligible.
- Correspondence, part-time evening/night classes and Open University courses are not eligible. Self-study courses such as CA, CS and ICMAI are excluded.
- Students already receiving a scholarship from another Trust/Institution are not considered. The scheme makes an exception for State or Central Government scholarships.
- Selection is merit-based and subject to LIC's checks, divisional limits and scheme conditions. Family and tie-breaking rules apply; read the full scheme before applying.
- Renewal depends on results, passing all subjects, attendance and other scheme conditions. The rates above apply to new entrants, not automatically to earlier-year scholars.
Documents and application steps
- Read the official 2026 scheme and instructions. Check course, marks, passing year, income and other-scholarship conditions.
- Prepare your relevant marksheet, proof of 2026-27 admission and income certificate from a competent authority. The live form also asks for contact and bank details and the last four Aadhaar digits. Follow the upload instructions displayed there.
- Open the official application portal below and enter accurate details using an email and mobile number you can access.
- Check every field before submission. Save the acknowledgement email; it identifies the LIC Divisional Office handling your application.
- If shortlisted, respond to the Divisional Office's document request within its time limit. An acknowledgement is not confirmation of selection.
The original scheme PDF still prints 30 September 2026. The current official LIC foundation page explicitly extends the deadline to 15 October 2026. No closing time is stated on that extension page; do not assume a midnight cutoff.
Official links
LIC Foundation and Extended Deadline Official 2026 Scheme Apply Online at LIC
Need Scholarship Application Help?
Visit Zenu Computer Hub at K.B. Complex, Main Road, Haflong-788819 for online form assistance, document scanning and photocopies. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm. LIC decides eligibility and selection; shop assistance does not guarantee a scholarship.
Official LIC pages checked on 13 October 2026. Follow LIC for later changes. This is an information and application-assistance post, not a scholarship approval.