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NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class 9 & 10), Manipur 2026-27

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Eligibility

Scheduled Caste (SC) students of Manipur studying in Class 9 and 10

Region

India

Award

A consolidated academic allowance up to ₹7,000 and other benefits

Deadline

30-Sep-2026

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About The Program

NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class 9 & 10), Manipur 2026-27 is an initiative of the Government of Manipur, for SC students studying in Class 9 and 10 in both government and private schools. The scholarship aims to help SC students in Manipur complete their elementary education. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹7,000 and other benefits.

EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Sep-2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be an Indian national
  • be a domicile of Manipur
  • belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category of the state
  • be a full-time student in Class 9 or 10 from a recognised institution
  • have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000
Benefits

The students will receive a consolidated academic allowance as follows:-

Particulars Amount (per annum)
Day Scholar ₹3,500
Hosteller ₹7,000

In addition, a 10% extra allowance will be given to Divyang (disabled) students.

Note:-

  • The disability is defined under the relevant Section of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016. The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.
  • The award will be subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% attendance every academic year.
Documents
  • One passport-size photograph with the student's signature
  • Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets for previously passed exams
  • Certificate of caste signed by an authorised Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
  • The income certificate of the parents
  • Academic transcripts, including marksheets and certificates 
How can you apply?

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.

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Important Dates

Scholarship Deadline: 30th September 2026

Selection Criteria

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

Important documents
Scholarship Guidelines
Terms and Conditions
  • The recipient of this scholarship can not accept any other scholarship or stipend.
  • If the applicant is found to provide false information to avail of the scholarship, the scholarship will be cancelled and any amount paid will be recovered, and their names will be forever blacklisted from obtaining another scholarship opportunity.
  • If the candidate discontinues their studies, the scholarship will be terminated and the student may be asked to refund the amount awarded.
  • The candidates belonging to one state but studying in another state will be awarded scholarships by the state to which they belong. 
  • The provisions of this scheme can be changed at any time at the discretion of the Government of India.
  • The scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, no scholarship will be awarded for that class for the second or subsequent year.
  • If a scholar is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness, the award may be renewed subject to the production of a medical certificate from the prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the institution.
  • The entire scholarship amount will be paid directly into the bank account of the student/parent through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), preferably to an Aadhaar-linked account.
  • The authentication through Aadhaar would be compulsory at the time of renewals, if not provided earlier at the time of admission.
  • The state government will monitor the academic progress of the candidates regularly.
  • The students who are found to be lagging should be provided remedial coaching so that their academic outcomes will not be less than the average academic outcomes.

Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines' document.

Contact Details

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Room No. 637, A-Wing, Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi - 110001

Source : https://socialjustice.gov.in/

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FAQ's

Question: Are all pre-matric students eligible for this scholarship?
Answer: Only students of Manipur who are studying in Class 9 and 10 are eligible for this scholarship.

Question: Is there a merit requirement for this scholarship?
Answer: There is no specific/minimum merit requirement for this scholarship. However, strong academic performance is preferred while shortlisting candidates.

Question: If a student is studying outside of Sikkim, can they still receive the scholarship?
Answer: Any student who is currently studying outside of the state of Sikkim can receive the scholarship, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Question: How will the students receive the award?
Answer: The award will be disbursed into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the student through the Direct Benefit Transfer method.

Question: Is this scholarship renewable?
Answer: The scholarship is renewable until the student passes Class 10, subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% annual attendance.

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