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Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Exam Application Deadline Extended to August 20, 2026

The Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Examination has extended its application deadline to August 20, 2026, allowing more students to apply. This year, scholarships of ₹50,000 and ₹75,000 will be awarded to eligible students in classes 9-12. The exam will be conducted in 95 cities, and applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including a minimum of 60% marks and a family income below ₹2 lakh. Special provisions are in place for visually impaired students. Read on for detailed information about the application process and requirements.
By Ambika Singh Aug 7, 2026, 11:07 IST

Application Deadline Extended



In response to requests from students, the deadline for submitting online applications for the Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Examination has been pushed back to August 20, 2026, from the original date of August 7. Applicants must ensure that all required information is filled out in the application form.


Examination Details

The scholarship examination will take place at various centers in 95 cities. Students can choose a city that is most convenient for them. Information about the examination center will be included in the admit card, which will be sent via email. Therefore, having an email ID is essential for all applicants.


Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Requirements


This year, the Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Examination will award ₹50,000 each to 23 students in classes 9 and 10 from state board schools, and ₹75,000 each to 23 students in classes 11 and 12. To qualify, students must be enrolled in classes 9 to 12 under state education boards, have achieved at least 60% in their last annual examination, and have a family income below ₹2 lakh. Students in class 8 or those who have completed class 12 are not eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online only.


Previous Year Participation

In the previous year's scholarship examination, over 100,000 students participated, with ₹28.8 lakh awarded to 46 successful candidates.


Document Submission Guidelines

Document Requirements


Applicants must upload a photograph, their previous class mark sheet, proof of residence, and any other required documents in the online application. Each document must not exceed 1 MB; otherwise, the application will be disqualified.


Special Provisions for Visually Impaired Students

Support for Visually Impaired Candidates


As in the previous year, two special scholarships will be available for visually impaired students. These candidates may bring an assistant to the examination, provided the assistant is a student from a lower grade. The assistant must present their school ID card.


Application Submission Rules

One Application Per Mobile Number


Students must ensure that only one application is submitted per mobile number. Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.


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