Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Scheme Integrates Gurukul Students with IIT Research, Scholarships Offered
Imagine a special program that helps students from traditional Indian schools, called Gurukuls, go to regular colleges and universities.
The government is starting this program to support these students who have learned from Gurus.
They can now get degrees and do research, even at top schools like IITs.
The program gives money to help pay for school.
Students can study things like ancient knowledge, science, and arts.
It's like building a bridge between old and new ways of learning.
Setubandha Scholar Scheme launched by the Ministry of Education to integrate Gurukul students into mainstream academia.
Meritorious students can pursue postgraduate and PhD degrees, including at IITs.
Selected scholars will receive monthly scholarships starting at Rs 40,000.
Postgraduate students may receive up to Rs 1 lakh, and PhD candidates up to Rs 2 lakh.
The scheme aims to revive Indian Knowledge Systems and offer new academic opportunities.
- Who
- The Ministry of Education and Central Sanskrit University are the organizers. Gurukul-trained students are the beneficiaries.
- What
- The Setubandha Scholar Scheme, offering research opportunities and scholarships to Gurukul-trained students.
- When
- Applications are open until August 15.
- Where
- At IITs and other institutions.
- Why
- To integrate Gurukul students into mainstream academia, revive Indian Knowledge Systems, and facilitate research opportunities.
- Scheme Name
- Setubandha Scholar Scheme
- Initiating Body
- Ministry of Education
- Partner
- Central Sanskrit University (IKS division)
- Scholarship Amount (PG)
- Up to Rs 1 lakh
- Scholarship Amount (PhD)
- Up to Rs 2 lakh
- Max Age
- 32 years