Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2025 is open for Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Diploma degree in the field of All courses except Medicine/ MBBS. Eligible students can apply for this scholarship before the deadline- 10 December 2025. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India, offers the scholarship with the value of Partial Funding, Funding up to Rs. 3,00,000 per student.
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2025 – Overview
| Application Open Date | – |
| Application Deadline | December 10, 2025 |
| Eligible Degrees | Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Diploma |
| Eligible Courses: | All courses except Medicine/ MBBS |
| Funding Type: | Partial Funding, Funding upto Rs 3 lac per student |
| Provider: | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India |
| Amount | Rs. 3,00,000 |
| Award Winners | – |
| Areas of Study | Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Diploma |
| Country | Ireland Scholarships |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
HEST Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an Indian national with a valid Indian passport.
- Applicants must have a minimum score of 55% in 10th and 12th.
- Must be planning to study abroad within the next 12 months.
- Applicant NEED NOT produce the foreign university admission confirmation at the moment. It can be submitted later while receiving the scholarship cash award.
- Those who will be self-funding their total expenses are NOT eligible for this scholarship program, as we believe they are financially stable enough to fund their studies. Our motto is to support the needy and financially weak students.
- Bachelors/ Masters/ MBA/ Diploma programs can apply. While, MBBS/ MD/ PhD programs are ineligible for this scholarship.
HEST Benefits:
- An opportunity to participate in India’s Largest Inter-College Scholarship Test.
- A cash reward of up to Rs. 3,00,000 per student.
- Full fee waiver scholarships offered by various government bodies, Trusts, and foundations.
How to apply:
- Visit the official website
- The ‘Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2025’ application form page will open.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button.
- Fill out the online scholarship application form with the required details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button
- Your application is submitted.
Source : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India
FAQs
When is the deadline of Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2025?
December 10, 2025.
For which degree is Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2025 offered for?
Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Diploma degree.
Who offers Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2025?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India, is offering Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students HEST 2025.

