The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) — through its Golden Jubilee Foundation — runs one of the most stable scholarship schemes in the country for students from economically weaker sections.
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 is open for students pursuing Medical, Engineering, Graduation, Diploma, ITI and Vocational courses.
- Scholarship Amount: Up to ₹40,000 per year
- Payment Mode: Direct bank transfer via NEFT
- Last Date: September 30, 2026

60% marks in your last exam and family income under ₹2.5 lakh per year — that's the core requirement.
Special Relaxation: For families where a woman is the sole breadwinner, income limit goes up to ₹4 lakh.
First year students only. No postgraduate. No distance education. One student per family.
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 Quick Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 |
| Offered By | Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) |
| Through | LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation |
| Level | All India |
| Amount | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 per year |
| Payment Mode | Direct bank transfer via NEFT |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | September 30, 2026 |
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 Amount Details
LIC Scholarship Amount 2026 Course Wise
Not a flat amount. Depends on what you're studying.
| Course | Annual Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Medical | ₹40,000 per year |
| Engineering | ₹30,000 per year |
| General Graduation / Diploma | ₹20,000 per year |
| Girl Child Scholarship | ₹15,000 per year |
Paid in two installments directly into your bank account.
Keep account active — dormant accounts cause payment delays.
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 Eligibility Criteria
LIC Scholarship 2026 Income Limit
Regular Scholarship
Applicants must:
- Passed Class 10 or 12 with minimum 60% marks
- Be enrolled in first year of a regular full-time course
- Family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh
- Woman sole earning member case: up to ₹4 lakh
LIC Girl Child Scholarship 2026 Eligibility
- Passed Class 10 with 60% marks
- Enrolled in Class 11, 12, Diploma or Vocational
- Family income not above ₹4.5 lakh
- Scholarship valid for 2 years only
Who Cannot Apply for LIC Scholarship 2026
Not eligible:
- Postgraduate students
- Distance or correspondence students
- Part-time or evening classes
- CA, CS, ICWA candidates
- Students already getting private trust scholarships
- More than one student from same family
Exception: SC/ST government scholarship holders can still apply.
Important: Lateral Entry Engineering students are eligible if admitted into second-year B.Tech after Diploma with 60% in Diploma final year.
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation Scholarship Selection Process
Selection is Merit-cum-Means based.
Priority goes to:
- Higher marks
- Lower income
- Document verification
- Divisional Office approval
Each LIC Divisional Office selects:
- 80 candidates under Regular Scholarship
- 20 candidates under Girl Child Scholarship
LIC Scholarship 2026 Renewal Rules
Maintain:
- 55% marks in Medical/Engineering
- 50% marks in General courses
Girl Child Scholarship does not renew — fixed at 2 years.
Documents Required for LIC Scholarship 2026
Keep these ready:
- Income certificate
- Marksheet
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank account details
- Cancelled cheque
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Admission proof
How to Apply Online for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026
licindia.in Scholarship Application Process
- Go to licindia.in
- Click Golden Jubilee Scholarship
- Select Apply Now
- Register using email and mobile
- Fill personal, academic and income details
- Upload documents
- Review application carefully
- Submit and save acknowledgement number
Online applications only. No offline form. No postal submission.
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 30, 2026 |
| Shortlisting | After deadline |
| Document Verification | As notified |
Final Thought
Up to ₹40,000 per year. No application fee. Direct bank transfer.
If you meet the 60% marks and income criteria, this scholarship is worth applying for.
Apply before September 30, 2026 at licindia.in