Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students

Description
- Objective 1. The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education - Scope 1. These scholarships are available for studies in India only and the awardees are selected by the State Government/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. the State/UT in which permanently settled or domiciled, as per the terms of domicile decided by the State . 1. This is applicable to all the students who are currently beneficiaries of the scheme as well as fresh admissions. The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students categorizes courses into four groups: 1. Group I: Degree and Post Graduate level courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications Commercial Pilot License including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating course 1. Group II : Post Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of Management & medicine C.A/I.C.W.A. /C.S./I.C.F.A. etc. 1. Group III: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 2 B.A / B.Sc. / B.Com etc. M.A/ M.Sc. / M.Com etc. 1. Group IV : Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc. .

Exclusions
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Benefits
• Note 1. Ten percent extra allowances shall be provided for Divyang students.
• Note 2. Students pursuing C.A. /I.C.W.A. /C.S. /I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance. Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The scholarships are open to Indian nationals only.
2. Only candidates who belong to Scheduled Castes and have passed the Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or a higher examination of a recognized university or Board of Secondary Education are eligible.
3. Scholarships will be paid to students whose parents&#39; or guardians&#39; income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 2,50,000/- per annum.
4. The ceiling on age limit for admission as a regular student in different classes should be decided by the concerned institutions.
5. Candidates who are studying in the same stage of education in a different subject after passing one stage of education are not eligible.
6. Students who pursue their studies through correspondence or online courses are also eligible.
7. All children of any parent or guardian are entitled to receive benefits of the scheme.
8. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other scholarship or stipend.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration for New Applicant
Open the official NSP website and click on New Registration under Applicant Corner.
Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the under taking by click on Check box and click on Continue.
Start the registration by Mo…
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Registration for New Applicant
Open the official NSP website and click on New Registration under Applicant Corner.
Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the under taking by click on Check box and click on Continue.
Start the registration by Mobile OTP.
Required document (Aadhaar Details and Bank Account Details)
Registered Applicant
Open the official NSP website and click on Fresh Application under Applicant Corner
Login with application ID & password.
Select the Scholarship.
Fill out the applicant form.
Upload the required documents.
Submit.

Required Documents
• Photograph.
• Academic Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Income proof.
• Domicile Certificate.
• Bank Account Details.
• Aadhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this scheme ?
A: The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Q: What are the main objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education

Q: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
A: Financial Benefits are provided.

Q: What benefits are provided to the Disabled students ?
A: In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

Q: Who can get the benefits ?
A: The scholarships are open to Indian nationals only.

Q: Is other category student also get the benefits ?
A: Only candidates who belong to Scheduled Castes and have passed the Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or a higher examination of a recognized university or Board of Secondary Education are eligible

Q: What is eligible income criteria ?
A: Scholarships will be paid to students whose parents' or guardians' income from all sources does not exceed [?] 2,50,000/- per annum.

Q: What is the procedure to apply ?
A: 1. Applicant must register them self on NSP portal.
2. Login with their credentials and apply.

Q: What documents are required ?
A: 1. Photograph.
2. Academic Certificate.
3. Caste Certificate.
4. Income proof.
5. Domicile Certificate.
6. Bank Account Details.
7. Aadhaar Card.

Q: What is the NSP URL ?
A: URL :https://scholarships.gov.in/