Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (College/Professional Institutions), Delhi 2025-26

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• be a domicile of Delhi
• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backwards Classes (OBC), or Minority category
• have a minimum of 60% marks in their previous examination
• be studying a UG degree in one of the following subjects in a recognised college or professional/technical institution:
  • Medical
  • Engineering
  • B.Sc. (Agri)
  • Veterinary Science
  • Forensic Science
  • Higher Technical and professional studies
  • Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S)
  • Comparable course in Ayurvedic, Unani/ Tibbia, and Homoeopathy systems of Medicine
  • Technical /professional and vocational courses 
• hold a PG degree in Science subjects from a recognised college or professional/technical institution
• hold a diploma in one of the following subjects in a recognised college or professional/technical institution:
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Architecture
  • Printing Technology
  • Overseer
  • Draftsman Surveyor
  • Hotel Management
  • Catering
  • Applied Nutrition
  • Commercial Pilot License
  • Wireless & TV Operator
  • Sound Recording Engineering
  • Photography
  • Film Direction
  • Acting
  • Screenplay Writing
  • Indian medicine B.A.M.S
  • Comparable course in Ayurvedic
  • Unani/Tibbia and Homoeopathy System of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S)
• hold a certificate in one of the following subjects in a recognised college or professional/technical institution:
  • Engineering Technology
  • Architecture & Medicine 
  • Agriculture
  • Vet Science
  • Fisheries
  • Dairy
  • Public Health
  • Sanitary Inspector
  • Rural services
  • Library Science
  • Sub officers course in National Fire Service College, Nagpur
  • Teachers training
  • Library Science
  • Physical Education
  • Music/Fine/Arts
  • Law
  • Craft Instructor
  • Passenger Transport Management
  • Associate degree in Pharmacy
  • Technical/professional and vocational course from government/recognised institute with a course duration of at least one year
• have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in the previous academic year
• have an annual family income of less than ₹3,00,000 per annum

Note:-

• In case of SC/ST category income ceiling is not applicable.
• Applicants who are receiving stipends from institutions or the Government (during the course) are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Selected candidates will receive the scholarship according to their respective course:-

• Day scholar: ₹5,040 - 11,520 per annum
• Hosteler: ₹9,648 - 22,320 per annum

• Caste certificate in the name of the student or father issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue),
  Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCT)
• Marksheet/certificate of the previous academic year
• Income certificate issued by competent authorities (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi) 
• Domicile certificate by the competent authority (Government of NCT of Delhi)
• Gap certificate (in case of gap in studies for up to 3 years)

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Apply Services' and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 4: Select the Aadhaar card, then enter the Aadhaar number and the captcha code. 
Step 5: Tick the checkbox and click on the 'Continue' button.
Step 6: Now, login using the credentials (user ID, password, and captcha code). 
Step 7: Enter the relevant details and select the scholarship scheme.
Step 8: Upload the required documents and click on the 'Submit' button.

Note:- It is mandatory for all SC applicants to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on NSP.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026