The Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Scholarship supports Indian students pursuing higher studies at the university. This centrally-administered award helps cover tuition and living costs while students complete their postgraduate programmes. The scheme is open to all Indian nationals who have secured admission to BHU and meet the university’s merit and means criteria. The official page lists the current award amount each year.

Applicants must be Indian citizens and have gained admission to a postgraduate programme at Banaras Hindu University. They must also satisfy the specific eligibility conditions set for each scholarship, which typically include minimum marks in the qualifying examination and an income ceiling for the family. Some scholarships are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, EBC, DNT or PwD categories as per government norms.

Candidates should first take admission to the desired postgraduate course at BHU. After admission, they can apply through the university’s scholarship portal or the National Scholarship Portal using their application number and other required documents. The official page provides the current application link, instructions and list of supporting documents to be uploaded.