NEDO

National Education Development Organization (NEDO) is an education-focused organization founded by a group of philanthropists to support children’s development across India. Its stated mission includes helping poor and underprivileged children access education and a better life, while providing scholarships and sponsorships to deserving and talented students. NEDO organizes the Indian Scholarship Examination for students in classes 3 through 12.

The examination is an objective-type online test, and registered candidates can take it on a mobile phone, laptop, or desktop from home or elsewhere. For the 2026 examination, the site lists a test period from 30 November to 10 December, with a one-hour duration and a daily testing window of 10:30 a. m.

to 8:30 p. m. NEDO says the total scholarships awarded will be worth more than Rs.

30 lakh. It also recognizes top-performing schools in each state and awards certificates to principals and teacher coordinators for contributions to education. The organization offers books and model test papers for purchase and provides registration and examination information online