New Delhi: Max Healthcare Foundation recently announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship Max Medical Scholarship Programme. This year, the initiative is expanding its annual intake to up to 250 new students, compared with 100 students in previous years.

The scholarship will fully fund the medical education of up to 250 new students this year who have qualified for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) and secured admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program in government medical colleges across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Nagpur, Lucknow, Mohali, Dehradun, Bathinda and Bhubaneswar for the academic year 2026-27.

The registrations for this scholarship will be open from today i.e. September 16, 2026. The Max Medical Scholarships marks one of the largest-ever annual scholarship grants for medical education in India. The selected students will be granted comprehensive financial assistance for the duration of their 5-year MBBS course. The scholarship will provide full support in tuition fees, a laptop, text books and tools like the bone set, dissection kit, stethoscope and an allowance for monthly expenses as well as mentorship opportunities.

The applications will be accepted till October 4, 2026. The selection process will involve multiple stages, including application review, shortlisting, interviews and verification of mandatory documents. The selection process for these up to 250 scholars is based on rigorous evaluation criteria that will be assessed by a jury from the Max Healthcare Foundation.

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The Max Medical Scholarship Programme is part of Max Healthcare Foundation’s corporate social responsibility efforts to nurture and uplift the next generation of medical professionals.

Speaking on the announcement, Mrs. Taruna Soi, Chairperson, Max Healthcare Foundation, said, “Financial constraints can often prevent bright students from economically weaker sections from pursuing their dream of becoming doctors. Over the past three years, the Max Medical Scholarship Programme has supported 245 students in pursuing their medical education. This year, we are significantly expanding the programme to support up to 250 new students, enabling many more deserving students to pursue their dream of becoming doctors without the burden of financial constraints. By supporting these future medical professionals, we are not just enabling individual aspirations, we are nurturing talent, breaking systemic barriers, and shaping a more inclusive and healthier tomorrow”.

The scholarship forms are available on the official website of Max Healthcare Foundation for students from economically weaker sections, in the esteemed government colleges in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Nagpur, Lucknow, Mohali, Dehradun, Bathinda and Bhubaneswar.

Guidelines for Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship:

The applications are open until October 4, students can fill up and submit the same on the official website.

Max Healthcare social media handles will also share timely updates on the programme.

The selection process will have a detailed assessment and validation of various socio-economic criteria and NEET Rank.

MHIL reserves the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of the terms at any time at its discretion. Please check the terms and any guidelines on the website periodically for changes.

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