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Post-Matric Scholarships (National Scholarship Portal)
NSP Post-MatricCentral schemeMinistries of Social Justice and Tribal Affairs
Tuition and compulsory fees plus a maintenance allowance for Class 11 to postgraduate study.
Who it is for
SC, ST and OBC students in recognised institutions.
Basic eligibility
- Studying in Class 11 or above in a recognised institution.
- Parental income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- The central post-matric scholarship for minority students has not been running since 2021-22; ask your state about its own schemes.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar
- Previous marksheet
- Income certificate
- Caste or community certificate
- Bonafide certificate and fee receipt
- Bank account passbook
How to apply
Apply on the National Scholarship Portal during the yearly window, using One-Time Registration.
Official source: scholarships.gov.in
Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.
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