HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Scholarship 2026-27 (Educational Crisis Scholarship Support)
HDFC Bank (Parivartan CSR programme)
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About This Scholarship
HDFC Bank's Parivartan Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme is the Bank's CSR scholarship for students from underprivileged families who cannot meet the cost of education because of a personal or family crisis or other financial problems and are at risk of dropping out. It covers school students from Class 1 to 12 and students of diploma, ITI, polytechnic, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, general and professional, in India. Support runs from INR 15,000 to INR 75,000, depending on the level and the course. Applicants must be Indian nationals, must have at least 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination and must belong to a family with income up to INR 2.5 lakh a year; preference goes to those who faced a crisis in the past three years.
Applications for 2026-27 are taken on Buddy4Study, which the ECSS website names as the application platform, with separate forms for the school, undergraduate and postgraduate categories. The ECSS site shows 31 October 2026 as the deadline in each of the three sections. Selection runs in stages: shortlisting on the eligibility criteria, document verification, a personal interview and announcement of the final list of scholars.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | HDFC Bank, through its CSR programme Parivartan |
| Levels | Class 1 to 12, diploma, ITI, polytechnic, undergraduate and postgraduate |
| Amount | INR 15,000 to INR 75,000, by level and course |
| Income limit | Family income up to INR 2.5 lakh a year |
| Minimum marks | 55% in the previous qualifying examination |
| Applications 2026-27 | Open; last date 31 October 2026; start date not stated |
| Platform | Buddy4Study, linked from parivartanecss.com |
Badhte Kadam is a different scheme. The H T Parekh Foundation's website carries a news item dated 25 August 2022 about version 2.0 of HDFC Limited's Badhte Kadam scholarship for FY 2022-23 and no later item on its home page. HDFC Bank's CSR pages and the ECSS website do not mention Badhte Kadam, and no 2026-27 cycle of it was found on an official page. This page therefore covers ECSS, the scholarship programme that HDFC Bank lists for 2026-27.
Sources: Parivartan ECSS Programme website, HDFC Bank CSR education page and H T Parekh Foundation. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Provider
HDFC Bank (Parivartan CSR programme)
Type
Need-based
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
Academic year 2026-27; later years for scholars who keep meeting the criteria
Academic year 2026-27; later years for scholars who keep meeting the criteria
Duration
Financial assistance towards education costs for students at risk of dropping out: INR 15,000 (Class 1 to 6), INR 18,000 (Class 7 to 12, diploma, ITI, polytechnic), INR 30,000 (general undergraduate), INR 50,000 (professional undergraduate), INR 35,000 (general postgraduate), INR 75,000 (professional postgraduate)
Coverage
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Level | Class 1 to 12 in a private, government or government-aided school; diploma (after Class 12 only), ITI or polytechnic; undergraduate or postgraduate course, general or professional, at a recognised college or university in India |
| Marks | At least 55% in the previous qualifying examination |
| Family income | Annual family income up to INR 2.5 lakh |
| Preference | Applicants facing a personal or family crisis in the past three years that puts them at risk of dropping out |
- Crisis proof accepted includes a death certificate (loss of an earning family member), an employer's letter (job loss), a notarised affidavit (failure of self-employment) and a doctor's medical report or prescription (illness or medical emergency).
Source: Parivartan ECSS Programme website.
Minimum Marks
55%
Income Limit
₹2,50,000 p.a.
Eligible Categories
Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support
INR 15,000 - 75,000
Disbursement: Not stated on the official pages; scholars are announced after shortlisting, document verification and a personal interview
What's Covered
| Category | Course group | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School | Class 1 to 6 | INR 15,000 |
| School | Class 7 to 12, diploma, ITI and polytechnic | INR 18,000 |
| Undergraduate | General courses such as BCom, BSc, BA | INR 30,000 |
| Undergraduate | Professional courses such as BTech, MBBS, LLB, BArch, Nursing | INR 50,000 |
| Postgraduate | General courses such as MCom, MA | INR 35,000 |
| Postgraduate | Professional courses such as MTech, MBA | INR 75,000 |
HDFC Bank's CSR page describes the support as monetary assistance of up to INR 75,000 for students who cannot bear the cost of education. The ECSS FAQ says the scholarship is now available for multiple years for scholars who continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The pages read do not state how or when the money is paid.
How to Apply
Application Guide
- Open the Parivartan ECSS Programme website (https://www.parivartanecss.com/) and go to the section for the category: school students, undergraduate courses or postgraduate courses (2026-27).
- Use the apply button of that section, which opens Buddy4Study. Log in with the registered ID, or register with an email address, mobile number or Gmail account.
- On the Parivartan ECSS Scholarship Programme 2026-27 page, select Start Application.
- Fill in the online application form and upload the documents.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions and select Preview.
- Check that all details show correctly on the preview screen and select Submit.
- Submit by 31 October 2026.
Selection Process
The ECSS FAQ describes a multi-stage process in which students are selected on merit, financial need or personal or family crisis. The stages are shortlisting of candidates on the eligibility criteria, document verification, a personal interview of the shortlisted candidates after document verification, and announcement of the final list of scholars. Applicants must have scored at least 55% in the qualifying examination and have family income up to INR 2.5 lakh, and applicants facing a crisis in the past three years are given preference.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application End
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Application Deadline
Saturday, 31 October 2026