B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026–27

B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026–27, The B.S. Abdur Rahman “India in a Classroom” Scholarship 2026-27 is an educational initiative of the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, aimed at helping talented students pursue higher education despite financial limitations.

The scholarship welcomes applications from eligible students across all states and Union Territories of India who wish to enrol in undergraduate programmes at the Institute’s Chennai campus. The programme particularly focuses on students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Muslim communities, providing them with an opportunity to access quality higher education.

Beyond financial assistance, the initiative seeks to promote a diverse and inclusive campus environment. By bringing together students from different parts of India and varied social and cultural backgrounds, the programme encourages the exchange of ideas, experiences and perspectives while fostering a stronger sense of community.

Read the full article to explore important details such as Funding Amount, Eligibility Criteria, and the Selection Process — and be sure to apply before the deadline!

Last Date of Application: 14^th August 2026

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About B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology is a higher education institution based in Chennai offering undergraduate programmes in areas including engineering, science, commerce, management, arts and other professional disciplines.

Through its “India in a Classroom” Scholarship Programme, the Institute aims to make higher education more accessible to talented students from socially and financially disadvantaged communities. The initiative also reflects the Institute’s broader objective of creating a learning environment where students from different regions and backgrounds can study, collaborate and develop together.

B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026–27 Eligibility Criteria

The B.S. Abdur Rahman “India in a Classroom” Scholarship 2026-27 is open to eligible students from across India who meet the prescribed community, income, academic and admission requirements. The application deadline is 14 August 2026.

Applicants must belong to the SC, ST or Muslim community and provide a valid community or caste certificate.
Annual parental income from all sources must not exceed ₹5,00,000. A valid income certificate issued by a competent authority is required.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 and either be seeking or have secured admission to an eligible undergraduate programme at the Institute’s Chennai campus.
Applicants must satisfy the required Class 12 marks threshold applicable to their education board.
For engineering courses, the marks requirement is calculated using the combined percentage in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). For other programmes, the overall Class 12 aggregate is considered.
The applicant’s date of birth must be between January 2004 and December 2009.
Candidates must also fulfil the relevant subject requirements and admission criteria of their chosen programme.
Students from all Indian states and Union Territories are eligible to apply.

Class 12 Marks Requirement

The required marks differ according to the applicant’s Class 12 board:

Class 12 Board Category	50% Scholarship	100% Scholarship
Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Tripura	70%	80%
Jharkhand, Nagaland, Mizoram	75%	85%
CBSE, ISC and all other State Boards	80%	90%

The marks are evaluated according to the applicant’s own education board, rather than applying one common national cut-off.

Relaxation for Priority Groups

A 5-percentage-point relaxation is available in the academic requirement for female students, students with disabilities, students from single-parent or orphan families, and transgender or LGBTQ+ students.

Board Category	Relaxed Marks for 50% Scholarship	Relaxed Marks for 100% Scholarship
Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Tripura	65%	75%
Jharkhand, Nagaland, Mizoram	70%	80%
CBSE, ISC and all other State Boards	75%	85%

The relaxation applies only to the academic marks requirement; the family income limit remains unchanged. If an applicant belongs to more than one priority category, the 5-percentage-point relaxation is applied only once. Relevant supporting documents must be provided.

B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026–27 Scholarship Benefits

Selected students can receive either a 50% or 100% scholarship towards the total cost of education, subject to the applicable income and academic criteria. The scholarship may cover:

Tuition fees
Hostel accommodation
Food and mess charges
Examination fees
Other prescribed educational charges

A 100% scholarship covers the eligible costs in full, while students receiving a 50% scholarship are required to pay half of the applicable charges.

Annual Parental Income	Scholarship	Amount Paid by Family
Up to ₹2,50,000	100%	Nil
₹2,50,001 to ₹5,00,000	50%	50% of applicable charges

Students must satisfy both the income and Class 12 marks requirements. The final scholarship benefit is determined by whichever applicable criterion results in the lower scholarship level.

Example: B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering

An illustrative annual cost of education is as follows:

Cost Component	Annual Amount
Tuition Fee	₹1,75,000
Hostel, Food and Mess	₹1,30,000
Examination and Other Charges	₹6,000
Total	₹3,11,000

Under this example:

100% scholarship: Student pays Nil
50% scholarship: Student pays ₹1,55,500

A student receiving 100% support could receive assistance of approximately ₹12.44 lakh over four years, subject to the applicable programme fees and renewal conditions.

Additional Benefits

No application fee: Both the scholarship application and Crescent admission application fee are waived.
Annual renewal: The scholarship can continue until graduation if the student maintains 80% attendance, a CGPA of at least 6.5, good conduct and the prescribed family income eligibility.
Student support: Scholars can access support through the Office of Student Affairs, including counselling, mentoring, essential-needs assistance and emergency support.
The scholarship is available for 4 years for B.Tech. programmes and 3 years for Arts and Science programmes.

B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026–27 Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

Recent passport-size photograph
Valid identity proof, such as a masked Aadhaar card or another government-issued ID
Class 10 mark sheet
Class 12 mark sheet
SC/ST caste certificate or Muslim community certificate, as applicable
Parents’ salary slips or Income Tax Return, if available
Income certificate issued by a competent government authority
Disability certificate, where applicable
Death certificate, where applicable, for single-parent or orphan applicants
JEE Main or CUET scorecard, if required for the selected programme

How to Apply?

Eligible students can submit their applications online through Buddy4Study by following these steps:

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ option.
Log in to your existing Buddy4Study account. New users can create an account using their email address, mobile number or Google account.
Access the B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship 2026-27 application page.
Click ‘Start Application’.
Complete the application form with the required personal, academic, family and admission details.
Upload the required supporting documents.
Accept the Terms and Conditions and select ‘Preview’.
Carefully check the information entered in the application.
Click ‘Submit’ once all details and uploaded documents have been verified.

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FAQs – B.S. Abdur Rahman “India in a Classroom” Scholarship 2026-27

Who is eligible for the B.S. Abdur Rahman India in a Classroom Scholarship?

Students belonging to the SC, ST or Muslim community who meet the prescribed academic, income and admission requirements can apply. Applicants from all states and Union Territories of India are eligible.

What is the family income limit for this scholarship?

The applicant’s annual parental income from all sources must be ₹5,00,000 or less. A valid income certificate issued by a competent authority is required.

How much financial support is provided under the scholarship?

Eligible students can receive a 50% or 100% scholarship covering expenses such as tuition fees, hostel accommodation, food and mess charges, examination fees and other prescribed costs.

What academic marks are required to qualify?

The required Class 12 marks depend on the applicant’s education board and the scholarship level. Generally, the requirement ranges from 70% to 80% for a 50% scholarship and 80% to 90% for a 100% scholarship, with a 5-percentage-point relaxation for eligible priority groups.