HEST Interest Free Loan Scholarship 2026
HEST Interest Free Loan Scholarship 2026
The scholarship program is dedicated to perpetually uplifting downtrodden and needy families by supporting their brilliant and determined children in pursuing higher education in professional courses at universities. The main focus is on degree engineering, medicine, chartered accountancy, performing arts, and other related fields. Our mission is to provide support to deserving students from needy families, particularly those who have completed their higher secondary school education in Gujarat State and have secured admission in professional degree courses. We aim to empower these students to pursue their academic aspirations and achieve success in their chosen fields. Our vision is to ensure that the benefits of the scholarship are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their caste, creed, or religion. We believe in inclusivity and strive to create equal opportunities for talented students from diverse backgrounds.
Documents Required
Applicants submit the following documents:
  • Application Form
  • Photograph
  • Applicants ID Proof
  • Copies of the 12th-grade (Science)
  • School leaving certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Professional allotment letter
  • NEET/JEE/GUJCET/NATA Score sheets
  • Additional documents (If required)
  • Eligibility Criteria
    Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Applicants must be Indian citizens & Permanent residents of Gujarat.
  • Students must have obtained a minimum of 75% marks or grade A1/A2 in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
  • Applicants scoring more than 225 out of 300 in PCM/PCB in the 12th standard will be eligible for the Loan Scholarship. It is mandatory for PCM applicants and those appearing in ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) or other similar entrance exams to have scored 70 or more marks.
  • The total family income of the applicant should be less than 3 lakhs.
  • The scholarship program selects brilliant students from needy families in Gujarat State who have completed their Higher Secondary School education and obtained admission to professional degree courses such as engineering, medicine, etc.
  • Colleges that are self-financed or admit NRI students are not eligible.
  • Students studying in colleges with an annual fee of more than Rs. 3.3 lakhs are not eligible for the scholarship.
    List of Approved Colleges/Institutes:
    A) For Engineering:
  • All IITs and NIT Colleges
  • Pandit Deendayal Energy University – Gandhinagar
  • Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology – Gandhinagar
  • Nirma University – Ahmedabad
  • L. D. College of Engineering – Ahmedabad
  • G. H. Patel College of Engineering & Technology (GCET) – V.V.Nagar
  • Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya (BVM) – V.V.Nagar
  • M. S. University-Faculty of Technology & Engineering – Vadodara
  • DDIT – Nadiad
  • AD Patel Institute of Technology - Karamsad
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology – Vasad (Vadodara)
  • CEPT: Ahmedabad
  • Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology Vadodara.
  • Adani Institute of Infrastructure Engineering, Ahmedabad.
  • Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar.
  • Institute of Infrastructure, Tech, Research & Management (IIT RAM), Maninagar, Ahmedabad.
  • Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat.
  • Madhubhai & Bhanubhai Patel Institute Of Technology, (MBIT), Anand
  • Devang Patel Institute of Advanced Technology and Research, Changa.
  • Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology, Changa.
    B) For Medical: List of Approved Colleges for MBBS:
  • All Government Medical Colleges.
  • All GMERS Colleges managed by the Government of Gujarat.
    C) For Dental:
    List of Approved Dental Colleges:
  • All Government Dental Colleges.
    D) For Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Physiotherapy, Pharm D Courses:
  • Reputed Colleges from which at least three batches of students have completed graduation.
    E) For other Courses such as Architecture, Performing Arts, etc.:
  • Reputed institutes from which at least three batches have completed graduation. For CA, application can be made only after clearing CPT/foundation exam with a minimum of 60%.
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    Address & Contact Details
    Address: HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT TRUST, 339-340, Aditya Complex, 3rd Floor, Kasak, Bharuch – 392001, Gujarat, India.
    Phone No.: (02642) 248182, 94089 98462
    E-mail ID: [email protected]
    How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
    1. Visit our official website.
    2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
    3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
    4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
    5. Once logged in, and ”download” the application form.
    6. Take a printout and fill in the required details on the form.
    7. Attach relevant documents.
    8. Review the application and “Send” it to the given address or via email.
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    Financial Assistance

    HEST Interest Free Loan Scholarship 2026
    SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
    Higher Education Support Trust
    APPLICATION DEADLINE
    31 July
    EDUCATION LEVEL
    Engineering
    Medical
    Bachelors
    Professional courses
    FAMILY INCOME
    300000.00
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    The scholarship program is dedicated to perpetually uplifting downtrodden and needy families by supporting their brilliant and determined children in pursuing higher education in professional courses at universities. The main focus is on degree engineering, medicine, chartered accountancy, performing arts, and other related fields. Our mission is to provide support to deserving students from needy families, particularly those who have completed their higher secondary school education in Gujarat State and have secured admission in professional degree courses. We aim to empower these students to pursue their academic aspirations and achieve success in their chosen fields. Our vision is to ensure that the benefits of the scholarship are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their caste, creed, or religion. We believe in inclusivity and strive to create equal opportunities for talented students from diverse backgrounds.