TATA Steel Millennium Scholarship 2026: The Millennium Scholarship 2025–2026 is a prestigious education support programme aimed at helping deserving students pursue higher education in professional and academic fields. The scholarship is awarded to eligible wards of employees and ex-employees under defined categories and supports studies in India as well as selected institutions abroad.
The scholarship is administered by the Millennium Scholarship Committee and covers a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, medicine, management, law, science, and other professional courses.
Types of TATA Steel Millennium Scholarship:
The scholarship is divided into two main categories based on the level and nature of the course.
Category A Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: ₹75,000 per year
- Duration: Per annum (as applicable to the course)
- Who Can Apply:
Students admitted to institutions listed in the official annexure for the academic year 2025–2026 - Special Coverage:
Includes students pursuing MBBS (4.5 years) in State, Private, or Central Government Medical Colleges through NEET - Important Note:
No internship stipend is provided for MBBS students
Total Seats: 120
- 80 seats for wards of workers and supervisors
- 20 seats for wards of officers
- 20 seats for wards of employees covered under the Sunhere Bhavishya Ki Yojana (SBKY)
Category B Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: ₹36,000 per year
- Who Can Apply:
Students admitted to approved professional courses in recognized institutions - Postal or correspondence courses are not eligible
Total Seats: 240
- 130 seats for boys & girls
- 30 seats reserved exclusively for girls
- 40 seats for wards of officers
- 40 seats for wards under SBKY
Courses and Institutions Covered
The Millennium Scholarship supports students studying in top institutions across India and selected universities abroad. Covered disciplines include:
- Engineering: B.Tech and postgraduate engineering courses from IITs, NITs, IIITs, ISM Dhanbad, BITS Mesra, and other reputed institutes
- Medical: MBBS through NEET
- Management: MBA from institutions like IIMs, XLRI, TISS, NMIMS, SPJIMR, XIMB, IMT, ISB, and others
- Law: National Law Universities and leading law schools
- Science & Research: Programs from IISc, ISI, CMI, IIST, IISERs, and BS-MS dual degree programs
- International Studies: Full-time graduation or postgraduation courses from recognized foreign universities (subject to committee approval)
Eligibility Conditions
To be eligible for the Millennium Scholarship:
- Students must be admitted to a full-time regular course in the academic year 2025–2026
- Minimum marks required in the last qualifying examination:
- 60% for General category
- 50% for SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- Admission must be through a recognized competitive selection process
- Students receiving any other scholarship or financial aid are not eligibl
Important Rules and Continuation Conditions
- A maximum of two scholarships can be awarded to wards from the same employee or ex-employee
- The scholarship can be discontinued if academic performance or conduct is unsatisfactory
- At least 50% marks must be secured every year for renewal
- Renewal requires submission of attested mark sheets and institutional certification
- The scholarship amount is paid by cheque or bank draft to the student
Application Process for TATA Steel Millennium Scholarship
- The online application link is active until 28 February 2026
- Applicants must fill out the online form with all required attachments
- If online submission is not possible, a printed PDF application may be submitted physically or via courier to the Employment Bureau before the deadline
- Applicants sending forms by courier should confirm receipt before the last date
For any technical issues, applicants can contact the helpdesk at:
it_helpdesk@tatasteel.com
Documents Required
Applicants must attach the following documents:
- Xerox copy of the last qualifying mark sheet
- One passport-size photograph
- Tuition fee receipt
- Service certificate (where applicable)
- Bank passbook copy
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Recognition or affiliation certificate of the institute
Important Dates
- Last date to apply: 28 February 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Download Official Notification & Apply Now: Click Here
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