NSP Opens Scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC 

The Scholarship Schemes for SC, ST, and OBC for the academic year 2025-26 have been made available via both the central National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and state government portals. These initiatives act as a financial aid to students coming from disadvantaged social and economic backgrounds for education from school to post-graduation.

Post-Matric Scholarship – Key Details

• Beneficiaries: Students from SC, ST, and OBC categories (Class 1 to Post Graduation)

• Application Mode: Online

• Official Websites: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and respective State Scholarship Portals

• Application Period: Usually open from October to November/December 2025 (deadlines closed as of December 16, 2025)

• Benefits: Tuition fee reimbursement, maintenance allowance, book grants, and other educational expenses

Eligibility Criteria 

• Caste: A valid caste certificate for SC, ST, or OBC is a must.

• Education: One has to be studying in a government-recognised school or college.

• Income: The combined annual income of the family should not surpass the specified limits. The limits are as follows:

• SC/ST Students: Maximum of ?2.5 Lakh per annum.

• OBC Students: Maximum of ?1 lakh to ?1.5 lakh per annum (depending on the state and the scheme).

• Exclusivity: If the applicant has already received a scholarship from the central government for the same course, they cannot apply for this scheme.

Documents Required

Applicants must keep scanned copies of the following documents ready for online upload: 

• Aadhaar Card (linked to bank account for Direct Benefit Transfer - DBT).

• Caste Certificate (issued by a competent authority).

• Income Certificate of the family.

• Domicile Certificate.

• Previous Year's Mark Sheet.

• Bonafide Certificate from the institution.

• Bank Account Passbook.

• Passport-size Photograph

Online Application Process 

• Submit your application via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or the appropriate state portal.

• Register once (OTR) with Aadhaar, mobile number, and email. 

• After logging in, fill out the application and upload the documents that are needed.

• After that, the application is submitted, and a printout is kept for the records.

• Check the application status online after the institutional and state verification