The Indian Center And The State Govt. Opened Scholarship Registration For SC/ST/OBC

The Government of India and different state governments have made available the registration for scholarships for SC, ST, and OBC students for the academic year 2025-26. Depending on the particular scheme, the financial support offered to eligible students in 10th and 12th grades can vary from INR 12,000 to more than INR 48,000 annually.

Major Scholarship Schemes for the Year 2025-26

Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC): This scheme grants financial support covering the cost of tuition and providing a monthly upkeep allowance for those students who have completed the 10th grade.

PM-YASASVI Scheme: This scholarship is the highest for OBC, EBC, and DNT students. Under this, students from the 11-12 grades can get up to INR 1,25,000 per year, which will cover their school fees and hostel charges.

State-Specific Incentives: Many states, such as Bihar, UP, and MP, offer extra financial support of INR 15,000 to INR 25,000 to brilliant students who have done very well in class 12. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Category: The applicant should be a member of the SC, ST, or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category. 

Income Limit: The annual income of the entire family should normally not be more than INR 2.5 Lakhs. However, this limit may differ a little depending on the state/scheme. 

Bank Account: Having a bank account linked to Aadhaar is necessary for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). 

Academic Performance: A score of 50-60% is usually required in the last final examination.

Important Central and State government websites to apply to

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Main platform for most central government scholarships; One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.

• Ministry of Tribal Affairs (NSP–ST): Dedicated portal for ST students pursuing post-matric and higher education scholarships.

• PM-YASASVI via NSP: Scholarship scheme for OBC, EBC, and DNT students, managed through the NSP portal.

• Uttar Pradesh: UP Scholarship Portal.

• Bihar: Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship Portal.

• Jharkhand: e-Kalyan Portal.

• Maharashtra: MahaDBT Portal.

• Madhya Pradesh: MP Scholarship Portal 2.0.

• Karnataka: State Scholarship Portal (SSP).

• West Bengal: Oasis Scholarship Portal.

Steps to Apply for a Scholarship 

• Official Portal: Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to start your application.

• OTR Registration: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate your unique ID.

• Fill Application: Log in and choose the relevant scholarship scheme for 2025–26.

• Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all required certificates.

• Submit & Verify: Submit the form and ensure your institution verifies it on the portal.

• Note: Most 2025–26 scholarship deadlines are active and many close around December 31, 2025, so apply early.

Apply Before The Deadline

• Central Schemes (NSP): Most 2025–26 applications close on December 15 or December 31, 2025.

• State Schemes: Deadlines differ by state, ranging from November 15 to mid-2025.

Points to be Consideration

• OTR Registration: Complete the mandatory NSP OTR to get a permanent ID for 2025–26.

• Aadhaar Seeding: Link Aadhaar with your bank account for DBT.

• Document Validity: Use income and caste certificates issued after April 1, 2025.