What is the maximum annual family income limit to be eligible for the HDFC Scholarship 2025?

The maximum annual family income allowed to apply is INR 2.5 Lakh per year (₹2,50,000). To be eligible for the HDFC Scholarship 2025 under Parivartan’s ECSS Programme, your family’s total yearly income must be at or below INR 2.5 Lakh per year (₹2,50,000). This rule makes sure the scholarship reaches students who need help the most. Income is usually checked through formal certificates from local authorities, or through accepted affidavits.

What counts as acceptable income proof?

• Gram Panchayat / Ward Counsellor certificate
• SDM / Tehsildar issued income certificate
• Self‑declaration Affidavit, where allowed

Important points about the income limit

• The limit applies to the full household (not just a single parent or guardian).
• The certificate should be recent and should match other details in your form.
• If your family income dropped because of a crisis, include crisis proof so the reviewer understands the situation.

Quick view: eligibility and benefits

Documents and steps

• Passport-size photograph
• Previous year marksheet (2024–25)
• Government ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License)
• Current admission proof (fee receipt / admission letter / institution ID / bonafide)
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
• Income proof (Gram Panchayat / Ward Counsellor / SDM / Tehsildar / Affidavit)
• Crisis proof, if applicable
• Visit the official Buddy4Study portal.
• Open the HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2025-26 page.
• Login or register using email / mobile / Gmail.
• Click **Start Application** and fill the form.
• Upload the required documents in the correct format.
• Accept terms & conditions and preview your form.
• Submit the application and save a copy of the form/acknowledgment.

Keep in mind that the income rule works together with the marks requirement and the crisis preference. If you clearly meet the income limit and provide correct paperwork, you improve your chance of approval.