What age limit and family income limit apply to me for the National Overseas Scholarship 2026?

The National Overseas Scholarship 2026 requires you to be not more than 35 years old as of 1 April 2026, with total annual family income from all sources of no more than INR 8 lakh. Crossing either limit makes you ineligible.

Age and income limits

Other conditions that still apply

• You must belong to one of the notified communities under the scheme
• You need admission to an eligible master's or PhD programme abroad, studied full-time
• You need at least 60 percent marks or an equivalent grade in your previous degree

My Advice

Count your family income from all sources, not just one earner, and check your age against the fixed date. If you are near either limit, verify the details in the official guidelines before you pay for anything else in your application.

This information is available on: socialjustice.gov.in