Scholarships for Medical & Nursing Students
A starting list of government and private scholarship schemes that can help reduce the cost of a medical or nursing education in India.
Government of India
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships
Amount: Up to ₹20,000 / year
Eligibility: Merit-based, for students from families with annual income below ₹4.5 Lakh
Ministry of Education
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
Amount: ₹12,000 / year
Eligibility: Economically weaker section students pursuing professional courses
Various State Governments
State Post-Matric Scholarship for Nursing
Amount: Full or partial tuition fee waiver
Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC students enrolled in recognised nursing programmes
Charitable Trusts & Hospitals
Private Trust Medical Scholarships
Amount: Varies (partial to full fee support)
Eligibility: Merit and need-based, varies by trust; check individual eligibility criteria