Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Examination 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. Scholarships of ₹50,000 and ₹75,000 will be awarded to eligible students in classes 9-12. The exam will be held in 95 cities, and applicants must provide necessary documents online. Special provisions are available for visually impaired students. Ensure to submit only one application per mobile number to avoid disqualification. Read on for more details.

By Sourabh Singh Aug 7, 2026, 11:07 IST

Application Deadline Extended

To accommodate student requests and maximize participation, 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 accurately 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 sent via email in the admit card, making it essential for all applicants to have an active email ID.

Eligibility Criteria

**Eligibility Criteria**

This year, the Atul Maheshwari Scholarship Examination will award ₹50,000 each to 23 students from state board schools in classes 9 and 10, and ₹75,000 each to 23 students in classes 11 and 12. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in classes 9 to 12 under state education boards, have achieved at least 60% marks 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 will only be accepted online.

Previous Year Participation

In the previous year's scholarship examination, over one lakh students participated, with ₹28.8 lakh distributed among 46 successful candidates.

Document Submission Guidelines

**Documents Must Not Exceed 1 MB**

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

Special Provisions for Visually Impaired Students

**Two Special Scholarships for Visually Impaired Students**

Continuing from last year, two special scholarships will be available for visually impaired students. These students may bring an assistant to the examination, who must be a student from a lower grade and carry their school ID card.

Application Submission Rules

One mobile number, one application

Students must ensure that only one application is submitted per mobile number. Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification.