Job Description
SC/ST scholarships 2025-26: Post-Matric (Class 11-PhD, ₹230-₹1,200/month), Top Class (IITs/NITs full fees), NFSC/NFST (₹25K-₹28K MPhil/PhD stipend). NSP application, ₹2.5L income limit, caste certificate, DBT process for higher education support.
SC/ST Scholarship 2025-26: Post-Matric, Top Class & National Fellowships – Complete Guide
SC/ST scholarships in India cover tuition fees, maintenance allowance and higher education fellowships from Class 11 to PhD through Post-Matric schemes, Top Class Education and national fellowships.
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SC/ST Scholarships Overview
Central and state governments run multiple schemes to support Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students from Class 11 to postgraduate and research levels, mainly via Post-Matric Scholarships, Top Class Education schemes and national research fellowships.
These schemes typically reimburse compulsory fees, provide monthly maintenance allowance and offer additional support such as study tour, thesis printing and hostel charges for eligible SC/ST students.
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Coverage & Levels
- Applicable from Class 11 onwards: Higher secondary, diploma, UG, PG, professional and technical courses in recognised institutions.
- Implemented by state governments/UTs under centrally sponsored guidelines, with some state-level enhancements.