HEST 2025: Get Up to ₹3 Lakh Scholarship for Study Abroad (Govt of India Initiative)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in association with WeMakeScholars, has launched the Higher Education Scholarship Test (HEST) 2025. This is India's largest inter-college scholarship test designed to support students planning to study abroad.

Selected students can win a cash reward of up to ₹3 Lakhs to fund their education. The best part? You do not need a foreign university admission letter right now to apply. The application deadline is 20 December 2025.

Scholarship Overview & Key Details

What is HEST 2025?

HEST is a national-level scholarship test aimed at financially weak but meritorious students. Unlike standard scholarships that look only at marks, this is a competition. The initiative has a total fund corpus of up to ₹2 Crores this year. The goal is to support students who cannot self-fund their total expenses abroad.

Eligibility Criteria

To appear for this test, you must meet the following simple requirements:

• Nationality: You must be an Indian national with a valid passport.
• Academic Score: You must have scored a minimum of 55% in your Class 10th and 12th exams.
• Financial Status: This scholarship is for students who need financial support. If you are fully self-funding your education, you are not eligible.
• Admission Status: You do not need to produce a foreign university admission confirmation at the moment. It can be submitted later when receiving the cash award.
• Course Restriction: Students planning to study Medicine/MBBS are not eligible. All other degrees (Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Diploma) are allowed.

Benefits of HEST

Participating in HEST opens multiple doors for aspiring students:

• Cash Reward: Winners receive up to ₹3 Lakhs to cover tuition or living costs.
• Access: Participants get access to other full fee waiver scholarships offered by various government bodies and trusts.
• Flexibility: The scholarship is valid for all major study abroad destinations.

How to Apply

The application process is simple and online. Follow these steps:

1. Register: Click the link below and select "Register Now."
2. Confirm Intent: Select "Yes, I am planning to study abroad."
3. Verify: Enter your mobile number and verify via OTP.
4. Submit: Fill in your basic academic details and submit the form.

Official Application Link: Click Here to Apply for HEST 2025