The Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program 2025–26 is a merit based scholarship scheme from Tata Capital Limited delivered through the Buddy4Study portal to help bright students from economically weaker households fund in higher education. The programme targets learners across senior secondary (Class 11–12), general undergraduate, diploma/polytechnic/ITI courses and selected professional programmes; awards cover a significant portion of tuition (up to 80%) with fixed caps depending on the level and marks. Applications are invited online on Buddy4Study and the last date to apply for the 2025–26 session is listed as 26 December 2025 applicants should apply early and keep scanned copies of required documents handy.
Key details at a glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship name | Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program 2025–26 |
| Provider | Tata Capital Limited (administered via Buddy4Study) |
| Who can apply | Indian nationals in Class 11/12, general graduation, diploma/polytechnic/ITI, or professional courses |
| Academic requirement | Min. 60% for general courses; 80% minimum for professional degree programmes |
| Family income cap | ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per year |
| Award type | Up to 80% of tuition fees (with fixed monetary caps) |
| Apply via | Buddy4Study online application portal |
| Last date to apply | 26 December 2025. |
Who can apply? (Eligibility in bullets)
- Candidate Must be an Indian nationals only.
- Students currently enrolled in Class 11 or 12, or pursuing undergraduate (general), diploma/polytechnic/ITI, or professional/post-graduate courses at recognised institutions in India.
- Minimum marks should be 60% in the preceding year/semester for general programmes; 80% (or as specified) for professional degree courses.
- Annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- Children of Tata Capital and Buddy4Study employees are not eligible.
Award structure
| Student category | Marks band | Award (whichever is less) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 11–12 | 60%–80% | Up to 80% of tuition fees or ₹10,000 |
| Class 11–12 | 81%–90% | Up to 80% of tuition fees or ₹12,000 |
| Class 11–12 | 91%+ | Up to 80% of tuition fees or ₹15,000 |
| General Graduation / Diploma / ITI | 60%–80% | Up to 80% of tuition fees or ₹12,000 |
| General Graduation / Diploma / ITI | 81%–90% | Up to 80% of tuition fees or ₹15,000 |
| General Graduation / Diploma / ITI | 91%+ | Up to 80% of tuition fees or ₹18,000 |
| Specialised professional programmes | Any eligible marks | 80% of tuition fees, capped at ₹1,00,000 (max). |
How to apply online — step-by-step
- Go to the Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program 2025–26 page on Buddy4Study.
- On homepage Click Apply Now and log in to Buddy4Study (or create an account using email/phone/Gmail).
- Open the scholarship application and click Start Application.
- Complete Check Your Eligibility section and proceed to form submission.
- Fill the form with personal, academic and bank details and Upload required documents.
- Keep the application confirmation and copies of uploaded documents until disbursal.
Candidate need to remember that the Application window is Open now and Last date to apply is 26 December 2025. Apply as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline.
Documents required
- Photo identity (Aadhaar or other government ID)
- Passport-size photograph
- Previous year’s mark sheet/grade card(s)
- Proof of admission / bonafide certificate or college/school ID
- Current academic year fee receipt
- Income proof (Form 16A / income certificate / salary slips)
- Bank details (cancelled cheque/passbook copy)
- Caste / disability certificate (if applicable).
Selection process & disbursal
Selection is merit-and-means based. Buddy4Study and Tata Capital review academic records, financial documents and other verifications; shortlisted candidates may be asked for additional proofs. Scholarship funds are typically reimbursed against tuition fee receipts directly to the student’s bank account as per the policy. For more details on selection methodology, refer to the official programme page and Tata Capital’s documentation.
Contact & support
For questions about eligibility, timelines or disbursal:
Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext-225) — Mon–Fri 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (IST)
Email: pankh@buddy4study.com.
Important Links (table)
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Buddy4Study) | Click Here |
| Tata Capital (programme / CSR PDF) | (Tata Capital) |
