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.
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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/States | Maximum Eligible Rank |
|---|---|
| IITs, NITs, MP, HR, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Nagaland (via JEE Main rank) | 90,000 |
| IITs – JEE Advanced General Category cutoff | 20,000 |
| 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)
| Category | Maximum Eligible Rank |
|---|---|
| Based on NEET (All India General/Common Merit Rank) | 40,000 |
Law (5-Year Integrated LLB)
| Exam/University | Maximum Eligible Rank |
|---|---|
| CLAT (22 NLUs), MH CET Law | 3,000 |
| Calcutta University BA LLB | 1,000 |
| 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, ULSAT | 150 |
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.
