NSP Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2025-26

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• have passed the Class 12 examination with a minimum of 60% marks
• have secured admission to a recognised college or university in India to pursue a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• have an annual income of less than ₹8,00,000 from all sources

SC students securing admission to notified institutions will be awarded a scholarship to cover the following:-

• Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges: A ceiling of ₹2,00,000 per annum per student applies to private sector institutions.
• Academic allowance:
  • First year: ₹86,000
  • Subsequent years: ₹41,000 per year (This allowance helps with living expenses, books & stationery, and a computer/laptop (reputable brand) with essential accessories like a UPS and printer.)

Note:-

• The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will fund the scheme.
• The scholarship becomes payable immediately after the student secures admission and commences classes.
• The Central Government will directly disburse the tuition fee, non-refundable charges, and academic allowance to students via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Students are responsible for promptly depositing the fees to their institute within a month of receiving the payment.

• Caste certificate
• Income certificate (issued by a revenue officer, not below the rank of a Tehsildar)
• Bank account details of the institution and the student
• Proof of admission
• Scorecard of entrance exam qualified (if applicable)
• Class 12 marksheets
• The fee structure of the program

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
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: 31st October 2025