NEET Scholarships for SC/ST Students 2025

• Graduate and Postgraduate level courses are eligible.
• ST students admitted to approved institutions and courses by the Ministry are eligible for the scholarship.
• Students receiving this scholarship cannot claim other central or state government scholarships for the same course.
• The scholarship will continue until course completion, subject to satisfactory performance.
• The total family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000 per annum.

• Full coverage for tuition fees, admission fees, and other non-refundable charges at government institutes.
• For private institutes, there is a maximum limit of ₹2.50 lakhs per year per student.

Books & Stationery:

• ₹5,000 per year for books and stationery, provided without the need for bills or vouchers.

Stipend:

• ₹3,000 per month to the student as a stipend (no additional conditions).

Computer & Accessories:

• ₹45,000 as one-time assistance for purchasing a computer and accessories (e.g., desktop, laptop) during the course tenure. No bills or vouchers are required for this.

• The applicant should be a student pursuing studies beyond Class 12.
• Enrollment must be in a full-time course at a recognised college.
• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
• The total annual family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹8 lakh.

• Full payment for tuition and non-refundable charges.
• ₹2 lakh per year for private sector institutions.
• ₹3.72 lakh per year for private sector flying clubs (Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses).

Living Expenses: ₹3,000 per month for each student.

Books and Stationery: ₹5,000 per year for each student.

Computer/Laptop with Accessories: One-time assistance up to ₹45,000 for each student, covering a computer/laptop, UPS, and printer.

• Open to Indian nationals only.
• Candidates must belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and have passed Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or any higher examination from a recognised university or Board of Secondary Education.
• The annual income of the candidate’s parents or guardians must not exceed ₹2,50,000 from all sources.
• The age limit for admission as a regular student in different classes will be determined by the respective institutions.
• Candidates pursuing studies in the same stage of education in a different subject are not eligible.
• Students enrolled in correspondence or online courses are eligible.
• All children of a parent or guardian are entitled to receive the benefits of this scheme.
• Scholarship holders cannot receive any other scholarship or stipend simultaneously.

• Day scholars will get ₹7,000 per year
• Hostellers will get ₹13,000 per year

• Day scholars will get ₹6,500 per year
• Hostellers will get ₹9,500 per year

• Scholarships are available to students whose parents/guardians earn ₹2.50 lakh or less annually from all sources.
• All children of the same parents/guardians are eligible.
• Scheduled Tribe candidates who have passed Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or any higher exam from a recognised board or university can apply.
• The scholarship covers all recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary courses, except for specific training programs like Aircraft Maintenance or Private Pilot License courses.
• Students enrolled in correspondence courses are eligible.
• Employed students on leave without pay for the entire duration of a full-time course can apply.
• Scholarship holders cannot receive any other scholarship or stipend.
• Students who have received government-funded coaching for pre-examination training are not eligible.

• Enrolment/registration, tuition, games, Union, Library, Magazine, Medical Examination, and other compulsory fees payable to the institution.
  
• Study tour charges up to ₹1,600 per year.
  
• Thesis typing and printing charges up to ₹1,600 for research scholars.
  
• Additional allowances for ST students with disabilities, as per disability degree.
  
• Annual allowance of ₹1,200 for essential books and course fee reimbursement for correspondence students.

Monthly Allowance: 

Group I (Degree & Postgraduate courses):

• Hostellers: ₹1,200 per month
• Day Scholars: ₹550 per month

Group-II (Graduate/Postgraduate courses like Pharmacy, Nursing, Mass Communication, etc.):

• Hostellers: ₹820 per month
• Day Scholars: ₹530 per month

• The applicant must be an Indian national.
• The applicant must be a domicile of Telangana state.
• The applicant should belong to one of the following categories: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Backward Classes (BC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), or Disabled Welfare category.
• The applicant must have passed Class 10 and be pursuing post-matric studies.
• The applicant must have secured a minimum of 75% attendance at the end of each quarter in Class 10.
• The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed:
• ₹2,00,000 for SC/ST category
• ₹1,50,000 for BC/EBC/Disabled Welfare category in rural areas
• ₹2,00,000 for BC/EBC/Disabled Welfare category in urban areas

• Selected candidates will receive tuition fee reimbursement ranging from ₹850 per annum for intermediate courses to ₹6,90,000 per annum for medical courses, based on the course of study.
• In addition, selected scholars will receive monthly allowances for maintenance or mess charges.

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• The applicant must be a domicile of Delhi.
• The applicant should belong to one of the following categories: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC).
• The applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate (UG) degree in one of the following subjects at a recognized college or professional/technical institution: Medical, Engineering, B.Sc. (Agriculture), Veterinary Science, Forensic Science, Higher Technical and Professional Studies, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (B.A.M.S), or comparable courses in the Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia, and Homeopathy systems of medicine, as well as other technical, professional, and vocational courses.
  
• The applicant must hold a postgraduate (PG) degree in a Science subject from a recognized institution or college.
  
• The applicant must hold a diploma in one of the following subjects from a recognized institution or college: Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Printing Technology, Overseer, Draftsman Surveyor, Hotel Management, Catering, Applied Nutrition, Commercial Pilot License, Wireless & TV Operation, Sound Recording Engineering, Photography, Film Direction, Acting, Screenplay Writing, Indian Medicine (B.A.M.S), comparable courses in Ayurveda, Unani/Tibbia, and Homeopathy.
  
• The applicant must hold a certificate in one of the following subjects from a recognized institution or college: Engineering Technology, Architecture & Medicine, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Dairy, Public Health, Sanitary Inspection, Rural Services, Library Science, Sub-Officer’s Course from the National Fire Service College, Nagpur, Teachers Training, Physical Education, Music/Fine Arts, Law, Craft Instruction, Passenger Transport Management, Associate Degree in Pharmacy, or other technical/professional/vocational courses from government or recognized institutions with a course duration of at least one year.
  
• The applicant must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the previous academic year.
  
• The applicant’s annual family income should be less than ₹3,00,000 (Note: Income ceiling does not apply to SC/ST category).
  

Note: Applicants receiving stipends from institutions or the government during their course are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.

• Scholarship for Hostellers: ₹20,000 – ₹24,000 per annum
• Scholarship for Day Scholars: ₹12,000 – ₹15,000 per annum

Group B:

• Scholarship for Hostellers: ₹15,000 per annum
• Scholarship for Day Scholars: ₹9,000 per annum

Group C:

• Scholarship for Hostellers: ₹12,000 per annum
• Scholarship for Day Scholars: ₹8,000 per annum

Group D:

• Scholarship for Hostellers: ₹12,000 – ₹15,000 per annum
• Scholarship for Day Scholars: ₹8,000 – ₹9000  per annum

• The applicant must be a domicile of Delhi.
• The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC) community.
• The applicant must be enrolled in Class 1 to 12 at a school recognized or affiliated with the Department of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi/Municipal local bodies of Delhi.
• The applicant must have scored 50% or above in the previous class examination.
• The applicant must not have less than 70% attendance in the preceding year.
• The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000.

• The applicant must be a domicile of West Bengal.
• The applicant should belong to the SC/ST category.
• The applicant must be a student of Class 11/12, undergraduate, or postgraduate studies.
• The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000.

• Courses: Medical, Engineering, B.Sc (Agri), M.Phil, Ph.D, L.L.M
• Maintenance allowance: ₹1,200 per month for hostellers, ₹550 per month for day scholars

Group 2:

• Courses: B.Pharm, B.Nursing, L.L.B, Hotel Management, Postgraduate courses, etc.
• Maintenance allowance: ₹820 per month for hostellers, ₹530 per month for day scholars

Group 3:

• Courses: General courses up to graduate level`
• Maintenance allowance: ₹750 per month for hostellers, ₹300 per month for day scholars

Group 4:

• Courses: Class 11 and 12 (10+2 system), ITI, Intermediate, Polytechnic courses
• Maintenance allowance: ₹750 per month for hostellers, ₹220 per month for day scholars

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
• The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
• The applicant must be studying in Class 11 or above at a recognized institution in Chhattisgarh.
• The applicant’s annual family income should meet the following criteria:
• For OBC students: not more than ₹1,00,000
• For SC/ST students: not exceeding ₹2,50,000
• The applicant must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the previous examination.

• SC/ST hostellers will receive a scholarship of ₹3,800 per annum.
• SC/ST non-hostellers will receive a scholarship of ₹2,250 per annum.
• OBC hostellers in Class 11 will receive a scholarship of ₹1,000 per annum.
• OBC hostellers in Class 12 will receive a scholarship of ₹1,100 per annum.
• OBC non-hostellers in Class 11 will receive a scholarship of ₹600 per annum.
• OBC non-hostellers in Class 12 will receive a scholarship of ₹700 per annum.

• The applicant must be a domicile of or a resident of Bihar.
• The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in Bihar.
• The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000 from all sources.

• For degree and postgraduate-level professional courses, hostellers will receive ₹13,500 and day scholars will receive ₹7,000.
• For professional courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate, hostellers will receive ₹9,500 and day scholars will receive ₹6,500.
• For other graduate or postgraduate courses, hostellers will receive ₹6,000 and day scholars will receive ₹3,000.
• For all post-matriculation non-degree courses (post-Class 10 level), hostellers will receive ₹4,000 and day scholars will receive ₹2,500.

• Open to students enrolled in the first year of the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) program at government or government-aided colleges.
• Must have scored at least 60% in the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examination.
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹8,00,000.
• Open to students from across India.

• Open to students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate courses in India.
• A minimum of 60% must have been scored in the previous academic year.
• Annual family income should be below ₹8,00,000 from all sources.
• Students from across India are eligible to apply.
• Children of Buddy4Study employees are not eligible.

Note: Total academic fees paid to the institution must be at least Rs 40,000 for UG and Rs 50,000 for PG.

• UG: Scholarship up to ₹40,000
• PG: Scholarship up to ₹50,000  

• Open to Indian nationals enrolled in any year of the BDS or MDS course.
• Must have scored at least 65% in Class 12 and 60% in BDS.
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students must have secured a minimum of 60% in their last semester.
• Must be studying at a recognised government or private college/institute.
• Annual family income should be less than ₹8 lakh.

• Open to women and transgender students pursuing graduation in any STEM-related field.
• Must have scored at least 60% in the previous class/semester.
• Annual family income should be ₹4,00,000 or less.
• Open to students across India (PAN India).
• Preference will be given to students with disabilities.

• Applicants must have passed Class 12 board exams from Ludhiana district with at least 60% marks.
• Must be a citizen and resident of India.
• Annual family income (parents or guardian) must not exceed ₹5 Lakh from all sources.
• Open to first-year students in 3–5 year UG/integrated master’s courses in Commerce (BBA, B.Com), Engineering (B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc. (Engineering), BCA, B.Arch), and Medical (MBBS, BDS, BPT, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Paramedics)) from select institutes in Ludhiana district. (See list of eligible institutions).
• Preference for girls, athletes (state/national/international), persons with disabilities, orphans, and children of single parents.
• Scholars must maintain 75% attendance, good conduct, and a minimum GPA of 6 or 60% to continue receiving the scholarship.

• The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees as per the selected institute’s fee structure.
• Tuition fees paid by the scholar in the first year will be reimbursed to the student’s or parent’s account.
• Scholars required to stay on campus may apply for hostel and mess charges, considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Upon graduation and employment, Satya Scholars will voluntarily support at least one student at the school or college level.