The Tata Steel Millennium Scholarships 2025-2026 notification has been released by the Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship Committee, inviting online applications from eligible sons, daughters, and spouses of the Company’s workers, supervisors, and officers. The application process is now open at the official Tata Steel recruitment portal.
Tata Steel has released the notification for the Tata Steel Millennium Scholarships 2025-2026, offering financial assistance to wards of its employees pursuing higher education. The online application process for these prestigious scholarships is now open. Eligible candidates, including sons/daughters/spouse of existing, superannuated, and separated employees, can apply online at the official Tata Steel portal before the last date.
The scholarships are divided into two main categories based on the course and institution of study, with a total of 360 scholarships available, plus special reservations for SC/ST students and those whose employees have availed the Sunhere Bhavishya Ki Yojana (SBKY).
Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship 2025-2026 – Overview
The selection of candidates will be based on merit in the last qualifying examination, followed by a review by the Millennium Scholarship Committee. The committee’s decision on the eligibility of the University/Institute and the category of scholarship will be final.
| Organization | Tata Steel Limited |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Tata Steel Millennium Scholarships 2025-2026 |
| Beneficiaries | Sons/Daughters/Spouse of Workers, Supervisors, and Officers |
| Total Scholarships | Category A: 120 |
| Application Mode | Online (with option for hard copy submission) |
| Application Start Date | 16th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28th February 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Admission to specified full-time regular courses for 2025-2026 |
| Minimum Marks | 60% (General) / 50% (SC/ST/PwD) in last qualifying exam |
| Scholarship Amount | Category A: Rs. 75,000/- p.a. |
Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship 2025-2026 – Important Dates
The Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship notification was released on 16th December 2025. The online application link is now active, and candidates must submit their applications by the end of February.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 16th December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 16th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28th February 2026 |
Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship 2025-2026 -Seat Details
A total of 360 scholarships are available under the scheme, distributed across two categories with specific reservations.
Category-A Scholarships:
Total Seats: 120
Amount: Rs. 75,000/- per annum
Eligible Courses: For students in institutions as per Annexure-I (e.g., IITs, NITs, IIMs, Top Law Schools, Medical Colleges via NEET).
Seat Distribution:
- Wards of Workers and Supervisors (General): 80 seats
- Wards of Officers (General): 20 seats
- Wards where employee availed SBKY-2.0/3.0/4.0: 20 seats
Category-B Scholarships:
Total Seats: 240
Amount: Rs. 36,000/- per annum
Eligible Courses: For professional courses in institutions as per guidelines (e.g., Engineering, Medicine, PG studies, Law, Hotel Management).
Seat Distribution:
- Boys & Girls: 130 seats
- Girls only: 30 seats
- Wards of Officers: 40 seats
- Wards where employee availed SBKY-2.0/3.0/4.0: 40 seats
Additional Reservations & Provisions:
- SC/ST: 10% seats are reserved in each category.
- SBKY: 60 seats are specifically reserved for wards where the employee has availed SBKY (20 in Cat-A, 40 in Cat-B).
- PwD: Preference will be given to physically challenged wards.
- RD TATA Technical Institute: Five top rank holders from each discipline will receive a one-time award of Rs. 10,000/-.
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Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship 2025-2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
Relationship: Must be a son/daughter/spouse of existing, superannuated, or separated (under specific schemes like ESS/SBKY/MSS, etc.) employees of Tata Steel, including those transferred to JUSCO.
Course of Study: Must have secured admission in a full-time and regular course for the academic year 2025-2026. Postal/correspondence courses are not considered.
How to Apply Online for Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship 2025-2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the Tata Steel portal. The process is as follows:
Navigate to the Portal:
- Internet Users: Visit tslhr.tatastcel.co.in/recruit/Default.aspx
- Intranet Users: Visit irisapp.corp.tatasteel.com/recruit/default.aspx
- Access the Application: Click on the “Advertisement” link to read the notification, then click on “Application” to open the application form.
- Fill and Submit Online: Complete the online form and upload all required documents. The online link will be active until 28th February 2026.
- Alternative Submission (if facing issues): If you face problems attaching documents, download the submitted PDF form and submit a hard copy along with all supporting documents to the Employment Bureau office by hand or courier before the deadline.
- Confirmation: Those sending via courier should ensure it reaches by the last date and confirm receipt with the Employment Bureau at (0657) 6645440.
Documents Required
The following documents must be attached with the application form:
- Xerox copy of the original mark sheet of the qualifying examination.
- One passport size photograph (to be affixed in Part A of the form).
- Photocopy of Tuition Fee receipt.
- Photocopy of Service Certificate (for separated employees under ESS/Job for Job/MSS/etc.).
- Photocopy of Candidate’s Bank Passbook.
- Photocopy of Handicapped Certificate (if applicable).
- Recognition/Affiliation Certificate of the Institute.
Selection Process
The selection for the Tata Steel Millennium Scholarships is based on academic merit and the application review process.
- Merit List: All applications are placed before the Millennium Scholarship Committee.
- Category A Shortlisting: If more than 120 applications are received, the first 120 based on marks are awarded Category A. The rest are moved to Category B for consideration.
- Category B Shortlisting: All Category B applications (including those moved from A) are ranked by marks, and the first 240 are awarded the scholarship.
- Final Decision: The decision of the Millennium Scholarship Committee is final and binding.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the Tata Steel Millennium Scholarship 2025-2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 28th February 2026.
What is the scholarship amount for students studying at IITs and IIMs?
Students who have secured admission in premier institutes listed in Annexure-I, such as IITs and IIMs, fall under Category-A and are entitled to a scholarship of Rs. 75,000/- per annum.
Are correspondence courses eligible for this scholarship?
No, Postal/Correspondence courses will not be considered. Only full-time and regular courses are eligible.
