Women of Mettle 2025 is a flagship initiative by Tata Steel designed to identify, support, and nurture talented young women engineers across India. The program is aimed at promoting gender diversity in technical roles and encouraging promising students to pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering domains. This year marks the 9th edition of the competition.
It is not just a scholarship—it is a complete career-building platform that includes a technical challenge, internship opportunity, mentorship from industry leaders, and a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for selected candidates.
To participate in Women of Mettle 2025, students must fulfill the following criteria:
Note: Students pursuing dual degrees or integrated programs are not eligible.
Scholarships are subject to TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and continuation is based on academic performance (top 25% in each semester).
A comprehensive list of over 50+ reputed engineering colleges are eligible for this competition, including:
For full list, visit the Tata Steel event page or refer to official notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Launch | 17 July 2025 |
| Registration Window | 17 July – 4 August 2025 |
| Cognitive & Domain Test | 9–10 August 2025 |
| Top 50 Announcement | 12 August 2025 |
| Project Allocation | 13 August 2025 |
| Project Execution | 13 August – 12 September 2025 |
| Pre-Finale Review | 15–16 September 2025 |
| Grand Finale | End of September 2025 |
Q: Can I submit a proposal in a different format?
No, only PPT format (up to 12 slides) is allowed in the initial round.
Q: Can international students participate?
No, only students from pre-approved Indian colleges are eligible.
Q: Will our institute be involved in evaluation?
No, evaluation is carried out solely by Tata Steel’s internal team.
Q: Can I submit after the deadline?
No, the submission link will be disabled after the specified time.
Q: Will I get feedback on evaluation?
All evaluations are confidential and final.
Q: What if I don’t maintain academic performance after selection?
The scholarship will not continue if you fall below the top 25% in subsequent semesters.
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