K.C. Mahindra Education Trust Awards ₹4.26 Crore Scholarships to 92 Postgraduate Scholars

New Delhi, July 21, 2026: The K.C. Mahindra Education Trust (KCMET) has awarded interest-free loan scholarships worth ₹4.26 crore to 92 scholars under the K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies, marking the programme's 70th year.

Established in 1956, the scholarship is one of India's longest-running postgraduate scholarship programmes. It was originally created to support Indian students pursuing disciplines overseas that were not available in the country, with the objective of contributing to India's development upon their return.

In its landmark 70th year, the Trust has expanded the scholarship to include students pursuing postgraduate studies in India, reflecting its support for the country's higher education ecosystem.

This year, KCMET received more than 1,744 applications from across India. Following a multi-stage selection process, 99 candidates were shortlisted for the final round of interviews held in Mumbai on July 7 and 8, 2026. Based on academic performance and interview assessments, scholarships ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹12 lakh were awarded to 92 scholars.

The interviews were conducted by a selection committee comprising Anand Mahindra, Chairman, KCMET; Bharat Doshi, Trustee, KCMET; Ulhas Yargop, Trustee, KCMET; Leena Labroo, Trustee, KCMET; Dr. Indu Shahani, President and Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University; Ranjan Pant, Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director, Mahindra Group; Rucha Nanavati, Chief of Advanced Technologies - FEB, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.; Rohit Thakur, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.; and Farida Balsara, Senior VP, CSR, Mahindra Group.

The scholarship programme also included a networking session that brought together scholars and members of the selection committee to encourage interdisciplinary discussions and professional connections.

Speaking about the scholarship, Anand Mahindra, Chairman, K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, said: “Each year, meeting the K.C. Mahindra Scholarship awardees renew my optimism about India’s future. This year is especially meaningful as we welcome outstanding students pursuing postgraduate studies not only at leading global institutions but also at India’s finest universities. Recognising excellence wherever it flourishes is both refreshing and essential, and I am delighted that the scholarship now reflects aspirations of a new generation of talented young Indians. My heartfelt congratulations to all the scholars.”