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DST: No INSPIRE grant if student fails, misses exam

Hindustan Times Nov 10, 2026 at 07:50 AM IST India
DST: No INSPIRE grant if student fails, misses...

AI summary

The Department of Science and Technology has revised INSPIRE-SHE rules, stipulating that students who fail or miss exams will permanently lose their scholarships. Additionally, the annual research mentorship grant is now restricted to the third and fourth years, reducing total financial support over five years.

Key takeaways

  • Students who fail or miss exams will permanently lose their INSPIRE-SHE scholarships.
  • The annual research mentorship grant is now limited to the third and fourth years.
  • Total financial support over five years has decreased from four lakh to three-point-four lakh rupees.
  • Scholarship allocation quotas are now based on Class 12 examinee numbers rather than application counts.
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