Atul Maheshwari Scholarship 2026-27
Amar Ujala Foundation (CSR arm of Amar Ujala Limited)
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About This Scholarship
The Atul Maheshwari Scholarship is run by the Amar Ujala Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Amar Ujala Limited. The foundation launched it in June 2014 for students from poor socio-economic backgrounds who want to continue their studies. It covers students of Classes 9 to 12 in state-board schools in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand, and awards are decided through a written examination, interviews and document verification.
For the 2026 round the foundation announced 46 scholarships: 23 of Rs 50,000 each for Classes 9 and 10 and 23 of Rs 75,000 each for Classes 11 and 12, a total of Rs 28.8 lakh, including two special scholarships for visually impaired students. In the previous round, results declared on 26 February 2026 selected 46 students from about 1.5 lakh applicants, and more than 80% of the awardees came from rural backgrounds.
The 2026 application window ran from 15 July 2026 to 20 August 2026. The first deadline of 30 July was extended to 7 August and then to 20 August. Applications were accepted online only, with a choice of 95 cities for the written examination. The application page on amarujala.com now offers admit card download through the registered mobile number, so the application stage has closed. The written examination date for 2026 is not stated in the notices read.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | Amar Ujala Foundation (corporate social responsibility arm of Amar Ujala Limited) |
| Level | Classes 9 to 12 in state-board schools |
| Amount | Rs 50,000 (Classes 9 and 10) or Rs 75,000 (Classes 11 and 12) |
| Awards | 46 in the 2026 round |
| Income limit | Annual family income below Rs 2 lakh |
| Minimum marks | 60% in the last annual examination |
| Applications open (2026) | 15 July 2026 |
| Applications close (2026) | 20 August 2026 (closed as of 5 October 2026) |
| Portal | amarujala.com/atul-maheshwari-chhatravritti-2026 |
Sources: Amar Ujala Foundation: Atul Maheshwari Scholarship; Amar Ujala, 2026 registration notice; Amar Ujala, deadline extended to 20 August 2026; Amar Ujala Foundation, 2025 result report. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Provider
Amar Ujala Foundation (CSR arm of Amar Ujala Limited)
Type
Merit-based
Level
Post-Matric
Duration
Awarded per annual selection round; renewal not stated
46
Awards
Awarded per annual selection round; renewal not stated
Duration
Cash scholarship of Rs 50,000 (Classes 9 and 10) or Rs 75,000 (Classes 11 and 12)
Coverage
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Class and board | Studying in Class 9 to 12 in a school of a state (regional) education board |
| Last annual examination | At least 60% marks (2026 notices: minimum 60%; foundation page: more than 60%) |
| Family income | Annual family income below Rs 2 lakh; children of BPL card holders get priority (2026 notice) |
| Region | Schools in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand |
| Application | One application per mobile number; an email ID is mandatory for each applicant |
- Students studying in Class 8 and students who have passed Class 12 are not eligible.
- Applications are online only; uploaded files above 1 MB lead to rejection.
Source: Amar Ujala Foundation and Amar Ujala, 2026 notice.
Minimum Marks
60%
Income Limit
₹2,00,000 p.a.
Eligible Categories
Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support
INR 50,000 - 75,000
Disbursement: Payment mode not stated on the foundation pages
What's Covered
| Class | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Class 9 and 10 | 23 | Rs 50,000 each |
| Class 11 and 12 | 23 | Rs 75,000 each |
| Visually impaired students | Two special scholarships, counted within the 46 | A helper from a lower class, carrying a school ID card, may accompany the student in the written examination |
| Total | 46 | Rs 28.8 lakh |
The foundation pages do not state how the amount is paid or whether it is renewed. Earlier batches were invited to Delhi with their guardians for a two-day felicitation programme.
How to Apply
Application Guide
- Open the 2026 application page on the Amar Ujala Foundation website, on amarujala.com, or at amarujala.com/atul-maheshwari-chhatravritti-2026 (the 2026 window closed on 20 August 2026).
- Register with a mobile number (one application per mobile number) and an email ID, because the admit card and exam centre details are sent by email.
- Fill in all mandatory details in the online form and choose the city for the written examination from the 95 options.
- Upload a photograph, the previous class marksheet, proof of residential address and other required documents, each under 1 MB.
- Submit the form. Eligible students receive the admit card online; the page offers admit card download with the registered mobile number.
Selection Process
Selection has three stages: a written examination in the city chosen on the form (95 cities in 2026), multiple rounds of interviews, and verification of the documents given by applicants. The foundation selects 23 students from Classes 9 and 10 and 23 from Classes 11 and 12 on merit, including two visually impaired students.
In the 2025 round the written examination was held in November 2025 through 22 Amar Ujala publishing centres in six states, followed by interviews and document verification.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Start
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Date passed
Application End
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Date passed
Application Deadline
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Deadline Passed