Funding & Scholarships for Engineering Students
Funding Guide 2026 Funding & Scholarships for Engineering Students Government grants, competition prizes, and seed funding you can actually access as a student. Many engineering students have brilliant project ideas but don't know where to find the money to build them. Here are the most accessible funding opportunities available in India right now. Top Funding Sources Scholarship DST INSPIRE Scholarship ₹80,000/yr For students pursuing science & technology. Covers tuition fees + monthly stipend. Apply via the DST INSPIRE portal after results. Competition Smart India Hackathon ₹1 Lakh+ Prize money per winning team plus direct access to government ministries for implementation. College-level & national finale rounds. Startup AICTE Student Start-Up Policy Seed + Infra Seed funding, mentorship, legal support, and co-working space through your college's TBI or EDC. No repayment required. ICT Grant TIDE 2.0 (MeitY) Up to ₹75 Lakhs For software, AI, and hardware startups in health tech, ag…