Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC), Tripura 2024-25

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian national
• be a domicile of Tripura 
• belong to the Economically Backward Classes (EBC) category
• be enrolled in post-matriculation or post-secondary course in a government-recognised institution
• have an annual family income of not more than ₹2,50,000, including their own income, if employed

Note: Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine will be eligible if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.

The following students are ineligible for the scholarship scheme:-

• Candidates who, after completing one level of education, choose to pursue studies at the same level but in a different subject. For example, a student who pursues a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English after completing a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in computer science.

• Students who have already completed one professional degree, such as a BT or B.Ed., are not eligible for the scholarship. This means they cannot apply if they pursue a second professional degree, such as an LLB.

• Students who are currently in Class 11 of either a Higher Secondary School course or Class 12 of a Multipurpose High School course are not eligible for this scholarship because their education is considered continuous. If the Class 10 exam from these courses is considered equivalent to the Matriculation exam, and students continue their education in other courses after passing Class 10, they will be treated as "post-matriculate" students and will be eligible for the scholarship.

The selected candidates will receive the benefits in the following manner:-

i) Maintenance Allowance

Note: Scholars who are entitled to free boarding and/or lodging will be paid maintenance charges at 1/3rd of the hostellers' rate.

ii) Reader charges for blind students (Blind scholars):

iii) Fees: Scholars will be reimbursed for the compulsory fees (e.g. enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical exam), excluding refundable deposits like caution money and security deposit.

iv) Study tours: A maximum of ₹900 per annum will be paid to scholars studying professional and technical courses, provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for completion of the course.

v) Thesis typing/printing charges: A maximum of ₹1,000 will be paid to scholars on the recommendation of the head of the institution

Note:- Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses (i.e. distance and continuing education) will be eligible for reimbursement of a non-refundable fee. Besides reimbursement, such students will also be eligible for an annual allowance of ₹900 for essential/prescribed books, as applicable.

• Aadhaar card
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate
• Domicile certificate
• Passport-size photograph
• Certificate/degree/diploma for all the passed exams
• A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)

Eligible students can apply by following the steps below:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.  Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

Application Deadline: 15th January 2025