Government Scholarship Savings Account

Axis Bank's Government Scholarship Savings Account brings you the best-in-class banking services, without the need for any minimum balance requirement. The benefits of this Account include free cash deposits, convenient banking with access to multiple branches & ATMs across India and Internet & Mobile Banking services. The account provides students with e-statements, SMS alerts and a passbook, so they are always updated on their account status and transactions related to Government Grants & Scholarships.

Features & Benefits

Bank at your convenience

Get access to 15,000+ Axis Bank ATMs, 5100+ Axis Bank branches as well as internet, mobile & phone banking services.

Enjoy Zero Balance Facility

Bank stress free with no minimum balance requirement.

Track your banking activities

Get monthly e-statements, passbooks, SMS alerts, etc.

Bank easy with a free RuPay Debit Card

Available for primary & joint account holder.
High daily withdrawal limits of ₹40,000 at ATMs & ₹1,00,000 for shopping transactions.

Eligibility for Government Scholarship Savings Account

You can open a Government Scholarship Savings Account only if you do not have any other Savings Account with Axis Bank. Please find below the different eligibility criteria required to open an account.

Ensure your eligibility

An individual residing in India who does not have an existing savings account in Axis Bank, prior to opening the Government Scholarship Savings Account (If an existing account exists, it needs to be closed in order for the individual to be eligible for the Government Scholarship Savings Account and once the Government Scholarship Savings Account is opened, the individual cannot own another savings account in Axis Bank)

Documentation for Government Scholarship Savings Account

You will have to submit certain documents to open the Axis Bank Government Scholarship Savings Account. Keep your documents ready.

Documents for Government Scholarship Savings Account for an Individual:

  • Two latest passport size photographs
  • Address and identity proof documents
  • For a full list of address and identity proof documents,  click here.
  • Only a single copy of the document is required if it is listed under both address and identity proof, e.g. Passport / Aadhaar Card
  • If your mailing address and permanent address are different, you must provide address proof documents for both
  • Since this account would fall under Direct Benefit Transfer hence Aadhaar updation is must for account operation.
  • Additionally a letter from Institute/Government for receipt of Scholarship by the Student will also be collected at the time of account opening for opening these accounts.
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Fees and charges

When you sign up for the Government Scholarship Savings Account, certain fees and charges may be applicable. The Government Scholarship Savings Account charges are nominal and are disclosed upfront, so you know what you are paying or being charged for.

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Frequently Asked Questions


A Government Scholarship Savings Account is an account created to meet all of a student's fundamental banking requirements.

There is no minimum balance requirement for Government Scholarship Savings Account.

No, an applicant should not have any existing Savings Account with Axis Bank prior to the opening of Government Scholarship Savings account. Also, an existing Government Scholarship Savings bank customer cannot open another Savings Account with Axis bank.

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Terms & Conditions

Applicant should not have any existing Savings Account with Axis Bank prior to the opening of Government Scholarship Savings account. If any existing Savings Account is available, same needs to be closed by the customer by providing a closure request. The Bank has a right to freeze operations and/or close the other Savings Account(s), if such account(s) is/are not closed by the customer within 30 days of opening the Government Scholarship Savings Bank account. An existing Government Scholarship Savings bank customer cannot open another Savings Account with Axis bank.

To view all the Terms & Conditions, click here.

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