J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Fall 2026-Spring 2027, Founded in 1892 by Jamsetji Nusserwanjee Tata, the visionary founder of the Tata Group, the J N Tata Endowment provides merit-based loan scholarships to deserving students across India. Each year, over 100 scholars are selected from a wide range of disciplines, including applied, pure and social sciences, management, law, commerce, and the fine arts.
Please read the complete article to learn about the details like scholarship Funding Amount, Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process and apply before deadline.
Last Date of Application: 15th March 2026
Eligibility Criteria for J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Fall 2026-Spring 2027
Applicants must be Indian citizens and should not be more than 45 years of age as on June 30, 2026. They must be graduates of a recognised Indian university with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in their undergraduate or post-graduate studies. Candidates whose undergraduate degree is not from a recognised Indian university are not eligible to apply. The programme to which admission is secured must be recognised as a Graduate Programme (post-graduate as per Indian standards).
Candidates who were not selected for the J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship in previous years, as well as those who were selected earlier but could not avail of the loan, may apply again. Applicants already pursuing post-graduate studies overseas are eligible to apply at the end of their first year or at the start of their second year, provided at least one full academic year (12 months) of study remains at the time of the scholarship award, usually in July. Those currently on a break for CPT or OPT training must have a minimum of two full semesters or three quarters remaining to complete their programme.
Students in the final year of their degree course and those awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Applications can be submitted even without an admission or offer letter for the 2026–2027 academic year; however, candidates must update the Endowment once admission is confirmed by emailing jnteapplication@tatatrusts.org and quoting the reference number mentioned on the top left of the application form. J N Tata scholars who have fully repaid their earlier loan scholarship are also eligible to apply.
Candidates going abroad for student exchange programmes, seminars, conferences, training, workshops, paper presentations, undergraduate studies, or for any post-graduate degree, diploma, or certificate through distance learning or online modes are not eligible. Those planning to pursue undergraduate or post-graduate studies in India are also not eligible. Additionally, applicants intending to study for a diploma of at least one year’s duration where the entry requirement is only higher secondary education are not eligible to apply.
Benefits
The J N Tata Endowment offers a loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh to selected candidates.
Documents and Selection Process
The selection procedure is conducted in four distinct phases. Candidates should note that the decision of the management at every stage is final, and no correspondence or queries regarding the selection process will be entertained. Applications containing incomplete or incorrect information will be rejected, and no further communication will be considered in such cases.
Phase 1 – Application Submission (Closes on March 15, 2026)
- Recent passport-size photograph (500 × 500 pixels, JPEG format)
- Masked Aadhaar card
- Passport (first and last pages)
- Mark sheets / transcripts for all academic qualifications
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)
- Work experience certificate from previous employer (for working professionals)
- Appointment letter from current employer (for working professionals)
- Latest filed ITR or last three months’ salary slips (for working professionals)
Phase 2 – Aptitude Test
- No documents required
Phase 3 – Interview with Subject Expert
- University admission letter
- Letter of Recommendation (LOR) addressed to “The Trustees of the J N Tata Endowment” from a college/university professor or employer (for working or previously employed candidates)
- Final-year mark sheets or degree certificate
- Test scorecards (GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS/PTE, as applicable)
- Certificates of scholarships, rankings, or awards (if any)
- Certificates related to extra-curricular activities
- Details of research or project work
- Updated resume
- Estimated cost of education
- Details of sources of funds
Phase 4 – Final Selection
- Candidate’s PAN card
- Cancelled cheque or latest bank statement
- Guarantor’s PAN card and masked Aadhaar card
- Guarantor’s passport-size photograph (500 × 500 pixels, JPEG format)
- Guarantor’s income proof or latest filed ITR
Note: All documents must be uploaded in grayscale PDF format and clearly named to indicate the type of document being submitted.
How to apply for J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship Fall 2026-Spring 2027
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