Tripura Scholarships – Complete List, Eligibility, Key Dates

Tripura scholarship is a distinctive opportunity for students of Tripura state who are facing financial constraints to pursue their dream education. The Government of Tripura and some other private institutions offer a number of Tripura scholarships to help deserving students pursue their dream academic careers. Boasting an exceptional scenario of literacy nationwide, the state continues to promote education through scholarships. Whether you are a school student or a college student, you can find both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships to meet your respective requisites.

This article provides you with in-depth knowledge about Tripura scholarship including its complete list, eligibility conditions, application process, timeline, rewards and more.

Tripura Scholarships – The Complete List

How many Tripura scholarships are available? When can you apply for them? Who is offering these scholarships? Your mind must be blown with these types of questions when it comes to the Tripura scholarship. Find the answers to all these questions in this section. The table given below highlights the complete list of scholarships available for students of Tripura state along with their tentative application timeline.

Tripura Scholarships – Eligibility

What are the key eligibility conditions that you need to follow to apply for any of the Tripura scholarships? One major criterion that applies to all the scholarships is that you must be a domicile or permanent resident of Tripura state. The scholarships listed are all available exclusively for the students who are residing within the state. Besides this, there are several other considerations too, like academic qualification and annual family income that you need to fulfil to be a contender for these scholarships. The table below enlists detailed eligibility criteria for each Tripura scholarship.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for ST, Tripura	This scheme is open to students studying in class 11 to postgraduation level at a recognised Indian institution. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000 from all sources.
Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for SC, Tripura	The scholarship covers the study of students studying in Class 11 to postgraduation level. The students applying for this scholarship must have passed the Class 10/higher secondary/matriculation examination. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹2,50,000 from all sources.
Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for ST, Tripura	The students of Class 9 and 10 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. They must be studying full-time in a government or government-recognised school. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC, Tripura	Students must belong to the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category as defined by the Government of Tripura. Students pursuing studies at the post-matriculation level (class 11 to postdoctoral level) can apply for this scholarship.
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Tripura	Applicants must be pursuing studies at the matriculation level to apply for this scholarship. The annual income of the parent(s)/guardian(s) should not exceed ₹1,50,000.
NEC Merit Scholarship, Tripura	This scholarship is available for students pursuing technical/professional/management/M.Phil./Ph.D. courses. The minimum percentage of marks to be secured by the students in the last qualifying examination is 70% (for general category students) and 60% (for SC and ST students). The annual income of the family should be less than ₹4,50,000 from all sources.
Pre-Matric SC (Class 9 &  10) Scholarship, Tripura	Students must be studying in Class 9 and 10. They must be studying full-time in a government or government-recognised school. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000.

Pre-Matric SC Cleaning and Health Hazard Scholarship, Tripura

Open to children of persons who are manual scavengers. Students must be enrolled in Class 1 to 10.

Tripura Scholarships – Application Process

Where and how can you apply for a Tripura scholarship? What are the steps to be followed to apply for them? Are you required to apply for the scholarship online or offline? The answers to these questions are covered in the table given below. It contains a brief description of where can you apply for these scholarships. While government scholarships invite online applications through the National Scholarship Portal, various scholarships can be applied for by visiting the state scholarship portal.

 Application Process for the Tripura Scholarships

Scholarship Name	How to Apply?
Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for ST, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for SC, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for ST, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
NEC Merit Scholarship, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Pre-Matric SC (Class 9 &  10) Scholarship, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC (Secondary Education) Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Pre-Matric SC Cleaning and Health Hazard Scholarship, Tripura	Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Also Read: NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL – A HUB FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Tripura Scholarships – Rewards

The successful students who fulfil all the eligibility conditions and come across the selection procedure receive the scholarship amount. Each Tripura scholarship has a set selection procedure with the help of which the scholars are selected. What is the amount of scholarship that each Tripura scholarship offers? The table given below gives a detailed answer to this question. It comprises complete award details of each scholarship.

Scholarship Name	Award Details
Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for ST, Tripura	Maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 per month Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Study tour charges of up to ₹1,600 per annum Thesis typing/printing charges of up to ₹1,600 (for research scholars) Book allowance of ₹1,200 for students studying through correspondence Disability allowance of up to ₹240 for disabled students
Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for SC, Tripura	Maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 per month Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Study tour charges Thesis typing/printing charges (for research scholars) Book allowance for students studying through correspondence Book bank facility of up to ₹7,500 for specific courses Disability allowance of up to ₹240 for disabled students
Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for ST, Tripura	Scholarship of ₹150 per month for day scholars and ₹350 per month for hostellers Books and Ad hoc grant of ₹750 per annum for day scholars and ₹ 1000 per annum for hostellers An additional allowance of up to ₹240 for students with disabilities
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC, Tripura	Maintenance allowance of up to ₹750 per month (for hostellers) and ₹350 per month (for day scholars) Study tour charges of up to ₹900 per annum Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Reader charges of up to ₹175 per month (for blind scholars) Thesis typing/printing charges of up to ₹1,000 (for research scholars)
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Tripura	Maintenance allowance of up to ₹750 per month (for hostellers) and ₹350 per month (for day scholars) Study tour charges of up to ₹900 per annum Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Reader charges of up to ₹175 per month (for blind scholars) Thesis typing/printing charges of up to ₹1,000 (for research scholars)
NEC Merit Scholarship, Tripura	For students pursuing diploma level course – ₹20,000 per annum For students pursuing degree level course – ₹22,000 per annum For students pursuing PG course – ₹25,000 per annum For students pursuing M.Phil/PhD programme – ₹30,000 per annum
Pre-Matric SC (Class 9 &  10) Scholarship, Tripura	Scholarship of ₹225 per month for day scholars and ₹525 per month for hostellers Books and Ad hoc grant of ₹750 per annum for day scholars and ₹1,000 per annum for hostellers An additional allowance of up to ₹240 for students with disabilities
Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC (Secondary Education) Tripura	Maintenance allowance of up to ₹260 per month (for hostellers) and ₹160 per month (for day scholars) Study tour charges of up to ₹900 per annum Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Reader charges of up to ₹90 per month (for blind scholars) Thesis typing/printing charges of up to ₹1,000 (for research scholars)
Pre-Matric SC Cleaning and Health Hazard Scholarship, Tripura	For hostellers of Class 3 to 10 – ₹700 per month For day scholars of Class 1 to 10 – ₹225 per month An ad-hoc grant of ₹750 to the day scholars and ₹1,000 to hostellers

Other Scholarships 

NEC Merit Scholarship, Tripura

The Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Tripura runs this scholarship for students of Technical/Professional/Management/M.Phil./Ph.D. courses. Selected students will get a stipend of up to ₹30,000 per annum. The objective of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to the students of Tripura to pursue higher education.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC, Tripura

Run by the Government of Tripura, this scholarship is intended for general category students studying from Class 11 to the postdoctoral level, with a family income of no more than ₹1,00,000 per year. The scholarship includes a maintenance allowance, reader charges, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, and thesis typing and printing charges. Its goal is to assist economically disadvantaged students in completing their education.

Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for SC, Tripura

This scholarship is awarded by the Government of Tripura to Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing Class 11 to postgraduate studies, whose annual parental income does not exceed ₹2,50,000. The goal of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to these students.

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Applicable to students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), this scholarship offers variable financial assistance to students pursuing studies from Class 11 to the postdoctoral level. The annual family income of these students must not exceed ₹1,50,000.

Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for ST, Tripura

This scholarship is open for the ST students belonging to Tripura state. The students must be studying in Class 9 or 10 and annual family income must not be greater than ₹2,00,000 per annum. The selected candidate will receive the scholarship and other allowances for 10 months.