Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Tripura 2024-25

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• be a domicile of Tripura
• belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) community (as notified by the Central or State Government/UT administration)
• be studying post-matriculation or post-secondary courses in a recognised institution/school/university
• have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹1,50,000, including their own income (if employed)

The following students are ineligible for the scholarship scheme:-

• The scholarships are open to Indian nationals belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as notified by the Central Government, State Government, or UT Administration.
• These scholarships are awarded for the study of all recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary courses pursued in recognised institutions.
• Applicants must belong to the OBC category as specified for the state/UT where they are permanently settled.
• Applicants must have passed Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or any higher examination from a recognised University or Board of Secondary Education.
• Candidates studying in the same stage of education in different subjects (e.g., I.Sc. after I.A., B.Com. after B.A., or M.A. in one subject after M.A. in another) are not eligible.
• Students who have completed their education in one professional line (e.g., LLB after B.T./B.Ed.) are not eligible.
• Students enrolled in Class 11 of Higher Secondary School or Class 12 of Multipurpose High School are not eligible as it's considered a continuous school course. However, students who pass the tenth class of these courses (considered equivalent to Matriculation) and then join other courses are eligible as post-matric students.
• Students pursuing postgraduate medical courses are only eligible if they are not allowed to practice during their studies.
• Students who join recognized professional or technical certificate/diploma/degree courses after failing or passing undergraduate/postgraduate examinations in Arts/Science/Commerce are eligible for scholarships if they meet other requirements. Subsequent failures are not condoned except for courses in Group 'A', and no further course changes are allowed after receiving the scholarship.
• Students pursuing courses through correspondence (including distance and continuing education) are eligible for reimbursement of non-refundable fees. Additionally, they are eligible for an annual allowance of ₹900 for essential/prescribed books.

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.

• A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature
• Academic transcripts including certificates/diplomas/marksheets of the previous qualifying examination
• Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO)
• Family income certificate (Note:- If self-employed, an income declaration affirming definite income from all sources through an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper)
• Receipt acknowledging the scholarship in the previous year (for renewal, if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

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: 28th February 2025