Some support is a grant or subsidy with conditions; other programmes combine a subsidy with a repayable loan. PMEGP is a subsidy-linked loan, not a free cash grant. Search myScheme, then check the administering agency's current notice, location, contribution and deadlines. Some programmes have different terms for eligible women or rural applicants; check the specific programme, rather than assuming eligibility.
The National Startup Awards recognise selected innovative startups through a competitive process; they are not a general grant. The Startup India award page says startup applicants need DPIIT recognition and must meet the relevant category rules, while the student category has separate conditions. Check official eligibility and application status before spending time on an entry. Our sixth-edition update explains the conflicting application information seen on 28 October 2026.