Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering 2026‑27

Bajaj Auto Foundation runs this scholarship as its flagship programme for women in core engineering. It gives support of up to Rs. 8 lakh per scholar over the whole degree. Applications for the 2026-27 session closed on 15 October 2026, so you cannot apply now. This page explains the rules so you can prepare for the next cycle.

What you get

The scholarship provides financial support of up to Rs. 8 lakh over the course of the degree. The official pages do not split this into yearly or semester amounts, and they do not say how the money is paid.

Scholars also receive support beyond money:

• Mentorship from experienced professionals and women leaders.
• Industry exposure, including visits to manufacturing environments.
• Life skills workshops on confidence, leadership and career preparation.
• An alumni and peer network for continued support.

Who can apply

• Female students who have secured admission to a BE or B.Tech programme through a recognised competitive examination.
• The college must be one of the 40 listed engineering colleges.
• The scheme is for first-year students.
• A minimum of 75% marks in the Class 12 examination.
• Core fields only: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Industrial and Production, Automobile, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Material Sciences, Metallurgy, Robotics and AI, and Engineering and Computational Mechanics.

Who cannot apply: students in diploma or postgraduate courses, because the scheme is for students enrolled in B.E/ B.Tech engineering programs. Students in colleges outside the list, or in other streams, are also outside the scheme.

The official pages I read do not give a family income limit or a nationality rule. They also do not state an age limit. Where an applicant is below the age of 18 years, the application shall be submitted with the knowledge and consent of the applicant’s parent or legal guardian.

How to apply

The portal sets out six steps for applying. The 2026-27 window is closed, so these steps are for the next cycle, once the portal opens again.

1. Open the scholarship portal and click the Apply Now button.
2. Click Start Application to open the online form.
3. Fill in every required detail on the form.
4. Upload your documents.
5. Accept the Terms and Conditions, then click Preview.
6. Check every detail on the preview screen, then click Submit.

Documents you need

The portal lists the following documents.

• A recent passport-size photograph in JPEG or PNG format.
• An identity proof: Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or PAN.
• An address proof: Aadhaar, voter ID, utility bill, ration card or domicile.
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets.
• The admission letter from your institute.
• Your JEE or equivalent exam rank card.
• Your semester fee receipt.
• An income certificate.

The official pages I read do not say whether the rank card is compulsory or optional.

How students are selected

The official pages I read do not describe the selection steps or how applicants are ranked. Meeting the eligibility criteria or submitting an application does not guarantee selection for the Scholarship.

Important dates

• The 2026-27 application start date was 01-08-2026.
• The 2026-27 application deadline was 15-10-2026.
• An older copy of the official page shows a deadline of 19 February 2026 for an earlier cycle. The 2026-27 page is the latest version I found.

Questions

For questions, contact the team by email at rrbswe@bajajauto.co.in or by phone at 011-40848860, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6 PM.