Foundation For Excellence Scholarship (FFE) 2024-25

                           


FFE Scholarship 2025–26

Overview

The Foundation for Excellence (FFE) identifies bright students from economically constrained families who have secured admission into professional degree courses through merit at national or state-level entrance exams. Once a facilitator verifies financial need, the scholarship is awarded. In addition to financial aid, students receive mentoring, training, and guidance from FFE’s network of donors and alumni.

Apply now Applications open: Aug 1, 2025

Eligibility

  • Open only to 1st year students enrolled in BE/B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech, MBBS, or LLB.
  • Applicants must have passed Class 12 / Pre-University / Intermediate / CBSE / ISC or equivalent after 2022.
  • Admission should be based on merit rank obtained in state or national level entrance exams or counseling process.
  • Not eligible: Diploma students admitted through lateral entry, B.Arch, BDS.

Entrance Exam Rank Eligibility

Engineering & Technology (BE/B.Tech)

Category/StatesMaximum Eligible Rank
IITs, NITs, MP, HR, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Nagaland (via JEE Main rank)90,000
IITs – JEE Advanced General Category cutoff20,000
Tamil Nadu, AP, Maharashtra, Telangana, UP, Karnataka (State Level Exam Ranks)6,000
Kerala, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Odisha, WB, Chhattisgarh, Bihar (State Level Exam Ranks)3,000
Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Delhi, HP, Puducherry, J&K, Assam, Chandigarh, Goa (State Level Exam Ranks)1,000
Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Daman & Diu, Manipur, Mizoram, A&N Islands (State Level Exam Ranks)500

Medicine (MBBS)

CategoryMaximum Eligible Rank
Based on NEET (All India General/Common Merit Rank)40,000

Law (5-Year Integrated LLB)

Exam/UniversityMaximum Eligible Rank
CLAT (22 NLUs), MH CET Law3,000
Calcutta University BA LLB1,000
AP LAWCET, ILSAT (ICFAI Law Schools)800
TS LAWCET, KLEE (Kerala), SLAT (Symbiosis)500
AMU Law (Aligarh Muslim University)200
RULET, LSAT India, AILET (NLU Delhi), CUSAT, ULSAT150

Financial Criteria

  • Annual gross family income should be less than ₹3,00,000.
  • Factors considered include parent’s occupation, family living conditions, and educational expenses.
  • Preference to applicants who are the first graduates of their family.

Mandatory Documents

  • Class XII Marksheet
  • Entrance Rank Certificate
  • Counselling Letter for Seat Allotment
  • Family Income Certificate / Salary Slips / IT Return
  • E-Aadhaar / Scanned Copy of Aadhaar
  • Tuition/Hostel/Mess Paid Receipts
  • Bank Passbook Copy
  • Bonafide Certificate from College
  • College-issued Fee Structure
  • Parent’s/Guardian’s Declaration

Application Process

  • Submit application online through FFE website.
  • Facilitator verifies financial and academic eligibility.
  • Submit mandatory documents as listed.
  • Selection and award announcement upon verification.
Pro tip: Apply early with complete documents. Keep your rank certificate, fee receipts, and income proofs ready to avoid last-minute delays.

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Apply now Visit Program Page Contact Us Applications open: Aug 1, 2025

                           


FFE Scholarship 2025–26

Overview

The Foundation for Excellence (FFE) identifies bright students from economically constrained families who have secured admission into professional degree courses through merit at national or state-level entrance exams. Once a facilitator verifies financial need, the scholarship is awarded. In addition to financial aid, students receive mentoring, training, and guidance from FFE’s network of donors and alumni.

Apply now Applications open: Aug 1, 2025

Eligibility

  • Open only to 1st year students enrolled in BE/B.Tech, Integrated 5-Year Dual-Degree M.Tech, MBBS, or LLB.
  • Applicants must have passed Class 12 / Pre-University / Intermediate / CBSE / ISC or equivalent after 2022.
  • Admission should be based on merit rank obtained in state or national level entrance exams or counseling process.
  • Not eligible: Diploma students admitted through lateral entry, B.Arch, BDS.

Entrance Exam Rank Eligibility

Engineering & Technology (BE/B.Tech)

Category/StatesMaximum Eligible Rank
IITs, NITs, MP, HR, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Nagaland (via JEE Main rank)90,000
IITs – JEE Advanced General Category cutoff20,000
Tamil Nadu, AP, Maharashtra, Telangana, UP, Karnataka (State Level Exam Ranks)6,000
Kerala, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Odisha, WB, Chhattisgarh, Bihar (State Level Exam Ranks)3,000
Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Delhi, HP, Puducherry, J&K, Assam, Chandigarh, Goa (State Level Exam Ranks)1,000
Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Daman & Diu, Manipur, Mizoram, A&N Islands (State Level Exam Ranks)500

Medicine (MBBS)

CategoryMaximum Eligible Rank
Based on NEET (All India General/Common Merit Rank)40,000

Law (5-Year Integrated LLB)

Exam/UniversityMaximum Eligible Rank
CLAT (22 NLUs), MH CET Law3,000
Calcutta University BA LLB1,000
AP LAWCET, ILSAT (ICFAI Law Schools)800
TS LAWCET, KLEE (Kerala), SLAT (Symbiosis)500
AMU Law (Aligarh Muslim University)200
RULET, LSAT India, AILET (NLU Delhi), CUSAT, ULSAT150

Financial Criteria

  • Annual gross family income should be less than ₹3,00,000.
  • Factors considered include parent’s occupation, family living conditions, and educational expenses.
  • Preference to applicants who are the first graduates of their family.

Mandatory Documents

  • Class XII Marksheet
  • Entrance Rank Certificate
  • Counselling Letter for Seat Allotment
  • Family Income Certificate / Salary Slips / IT Return
  • E-Aadhaar / Scanned Copy of Aadhaar
  • Tuition/Hostel/Mess Paid Receipts
  • Bank Passbook Copy
  • Bonafide Certificate from College
  • College-issued Fee Structure
  • Parent’s/Guardian’s Declaration

Application Process

  • Submit application online through FFE website.
  • Facilitator verifies financial and academic eligibility.
  • Submit mandatory documents as listed.
  • Selection and award announcement upon verification.
Pro tip: Apply early with complete documents. Keep your rank certificate, fee receipts, and income proofs ready to avoid last-minute delays.

Quick Actions

Apply now Visit Program Page Contact Us Applications open: Aug 1, 2025