Candidates will be selected based on the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

OBC students studying in post-matriculation or post-secondary courses
India
An annual academic allowance and tuition fees of up to ₹10,000
30-Sep-2026
PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur 2026-27, is an initiative of the Department of Empowerment of Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, to provide financial support to Other Backward Classes (OBC) students from Manipur. The scheme aims to help OBC students in Manipur complete their post-matriculation education. Selected candidates will receive an annual academic allowance and tuition fees of up to ₹10,000 each.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
The selected candidates will receive the following awards:-
| Courses category | Academic fees (annual in ₹) | Tuition fees (annual in ₹) |
| Group 1: Degree and postgraduate-level professional courses | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Group 2: Other professional courses leading to a degree, diploma, certificate | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Group 3: Graduate and postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group I & Group II | 6,000 | 2,000 |
| Group 4: All post-matriculation non-degree courses | 5,000 | - |
Note:-
Eligible applicants can apply by following these 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: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 6: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Enter your/parents/guardian Adhaar/EID number and click ‘Get OTP’ for eKYC.
Step 8: Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify’. Then click on ‘I Agree’.
Step 9: Enter all the mentioned details and click on ‘Finish’ 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 10: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 11: Fill in the required details and click ‘Login’ to proceed with the scholarship application.
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: 30th September 2026
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
For Renewal:
Note:- For more details, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Shri Bharat Lal Meena, Director
Room No. 637, A-Wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
Source: https://socialjustice.gov.in/
Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: This scholarship opportunity is being provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Question: Are all post-matric students of Manipur eligible for this scholarship?
Answer: OBC students of Manipur enrolled in a recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary program.
Question: What is the amount provided by this scholarship?
Answer: Selected scholars can receive an annual scholarship of up to ₹20,000.
Question: Is this scholarship renewable?
Answer: This scholarship is payable until the completion of the course. It is auto-renewed based on satisfactory attendance and confirmation from the institution that the student has been promoted to the next class and has returned.
Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: Students must apply for this scholarship online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).