i) Scheme Type

• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of the Government of India.
• Implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Financial support for eligible students from disadvantaged communities pursuing Master’s and Ph.D. studies abroad.

ii) Objectives

• Increase access to quality higher education abroad for marginalized communities.
• Enhance educational and professional opportunities through international exposure.
• Promote social and economic empowerment of Scheduled Castes and other disadvantaged groups.
• Develop a pool of highly qualified professionals, researchers, and academicians from underrepresented sections of society.

iii) Eligibility Criteria

iv) Terms & Conditions

• Scholarship is awarded only for specified fields of study notified by the Government.
• Assistance is generally available for Master’s degree and Ph.D. programmes.
• Scholarship is awarded on a merit basis.
• Candidates receiving financial assistance from another Government source for the same purpose are generally not eligible.
• Continuation depends on satisfactory academic progress.
• Candidates must execute required bonds/undertakings before release of funds.

v) Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (SC/DNT as applicable)
• Income Certificate issued by competent authority
• Birth Certificate or Age Proof
• Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets
• Admission Letter / Offer Letter from foreign institution (if available)
• Passport
• Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose (where applicable)
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Bank Account Details
• Self-declaration and undertaking forms as prescribed

vi) How to Apply

1. Visit the official National Overseas Scholarship Portal.
2. Register online during the notified application period.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and income details.
4. Upload supporting documents.
5. Submit the application online.
6. Applications are scrutinized and shortlisted based on eligibility and merit.
7. Selected candidates receive sanction orders and further instructions for fund release.

vii) Government of India / Sponsoring Department

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Implementing Department

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Official Website

socialjustice.gov.in

Scholarship Portal

nosmsje.gov.in

Address

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

viii) Entitlement / Financial Benefits

The exact amount varies according to the country, course, and annual Government notifications.

i) Scheme Type

• Central Sector Umbrella Scholarship Scheme of the Government of India.
• Implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
• PM-YASASVI consolidates several scholarship schemes for students belonging to:
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC)
  • Economically Backward Classes (EBC)
  • De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/SNT)
• The umbrella scheme includes:
  • Pre-Matric Scholarship
  • Post-Matric Scholarship
  • Top Class School Education
  • Top Class College Education

ii) Objectives

• Improve access to quality education among socially and educationally disadvantaged groups.
• Reduce school and college dropout rates.
• Promote educational advancement of OBC, EBC, and DNT students.
• Support meritorious students in pursuing secondary, higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional education.
• Enhance opportunities for admission to premier educational institutions.

iii) Eligibility Criteria

iv) Terms & Conditions

• Scholarships are awarded subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria and availability of funds.
• Renewal depends on satisfactory academic performance and continuation of studies.
• Benefits are transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Students must maintain regular attendance and academic progress.
• False declarations may result in cancellation of benefits and recovery of scholarship amounts.
• Applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

v) Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• OBC / EBC / DNT Certificate issued by competent authority
• Income Certificate
• Previous Examination Mark Sheet
• Admission / Bonafide Certificate from the institution
• Fee Receipt (where applicable)
• Bank account details linked with Aadhaar
• Passport-size photograph
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Mobile number and email ID

vi) How to Apply

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): scholarships.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Select the appropriate PM-YASASVI component.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and bank details.
5. Upload required documents and submit the application online.
6. Institution and State verification are carried out through NSP.
7. Approved scholarship amounts are released through DBT.

vii) Government of India / Sponsoring Department

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Department

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Official Website

socialjustice.gov.in

National Scholarship Portal

scholarships.gov.in

Address

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

viii) Entitlement / Financial Benefits

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship
• Financial assistance for students studying in Classes IX and X.
• Covers academic and educational support expenses.
2. Post-Matric Scholarship
• Covers maintenance allowance and compulsory non-refundable fees.
• Applicable for higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.
3. Top Class School Education
• Scholarship for meritorious students studying in identified top-performing schools.
• Includes tuition fees, hostel charges, books, and related educational expenses.
4. Top Class College Education
• Covers tuition fees and academic expenses in premier institutions.
• Provides financial support for professional and technical courses.

The exact scholarship amount varies depending on the component, institution type, course level, and Government notifications.

i) Scheme Type

• Central Sector Scholarship Schemes implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Designed to promote inclusive access to technical education in AICTE-approved institutions.
• Two major components:
  • Pragati Scholarship Scheme – for girl students pursuing technical education.
  • Saksham Scholarship Scheme – for specially-abled (PwD) students pursuing technical education.

ii) Objectives

• Pragati Scholarship Scheme
  • Encourage girls to pursue technical education.
  • Improve participation of women in engineering, technology, pharmacy, architecture, and related fields.
  • Reduce financial barriers to higher technical education.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme
  • Support differently-abled students in pursuing technical education.
  • Promote equal educational opportunities and inclusion.
  • Assist students with disabilities in meeting academic and technological expenses.

iii) Eligibility Criteria

iv) Terms & Conditions

• The scholarship is available only for students enrolled in AICTE-approved institutions.
• Students receiving another scholarship for the same purpose may not be eligible.
• Scholarship is renewed annually subject to satisfactory academic performance.
• Benefits are transferred directly to the student's bank account through DBT/PFMS.
• Submission of false information may result in cancellation of the scholarship.

v) Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Admission Letter
• Fee Receipt / Fee Structure
• Income Certificate issued by competent authority
• Bank Passbook / Bank Account Details
• Passport-size Photograph
• Previous Academic Mark Sheets
• Institution Verification Certificate
• Disability Certificate (for Saksham applicants)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)

vi) How to Apply

1. Visit the AICTE Scholarship Portal: aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in.
2. Register as a new applicant.
3. Select either Pragati Scholarship or Saksham Scholarship.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Upload all required documents.
6. Submit the application online.
7. Institution verification and AICTE scrutiny are carried out before sanction.

vii) Government of India / Sponsoring Department

Nodal Organization

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Ministry

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Official Website

aicte-india.org

Scholarship Portal

aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in

Head Office

AICTE Headquarters, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070

viii) Entitlement / Financial Benefits

The scholarship amount may be utilized towards tuition fees, books and study materials, computer/laptop, software, equipment required for education, and other academic expenses approved under the scheme.

i) Scheme Type

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is not a standalone scholarship scheme, but a centralized digital platform developed by the Government of India for implementation of scholarship schemes offered by Central Ministries, State Governments, UGC, AICTE, and other agencies.
• It serves as a single-window system for scholarship application, verification, sanction, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of scholarship funds.

ii) Objectives

The National Scholarship Portal aims to:

• Provide a common platform for all government scholarship schemes.
• Simplify the scholarship application process through a single online interface.
• Ensure transparent and timely disbursement of scholarship funds.
• Reduce duplication and fraudulent applications.
• Facilitate Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts.
• Create a centralized database of scholarship beneficiaries.

iii) Eligibility Criteria

Since NSP hosts multiple scholarship schemes, eligibility varies according to the specific scheme. The portal caters to:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) students
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) students
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• Minority community students
• Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities)
• Meritorious students
• School students
• Undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• Research scholars and Ph.D. candidates

Applicants must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed under the respective scholarship scheme.

iv) Terms & Conditions

• One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying for scholarships.
• Students can apply only for schemes for which they are eligible.
• Applications must be verified by the institution and concerned authorities.
• Scholarship amounts are released through DBT.
• Submission of false information may result in rejection or cancellation of benefits.
• Renewal applications must be submitted within prescribed timelines.

v) Documents Required

The exact requirements vary by scheme; however, applicants generally need:

• Aadhaar Card
• One-Time Registration (OTR) Number
• Income Certificate
• Caste / Community Certificate (where applicable)
• Disability Certificate (for Divyang applicants)
• Previous Examination Mark Sheets
• Admission / Bonafide Certificate
• Bank Account linked with Aadhaar
• Passport-size Photograph
• Mobile Number and Email ID

vi) How to Apply

1. Visit the official NSP Portal: scholarships.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in using OTR credentials.
4. Check scholarship eligibility through the portal.
5. Select the appropriate scholarship scheme.
6. Fill in personal, academic, and bank details.
7. Upload supporting documents.
8. Submit the application online.
9. Track application and payment status through NSP and PFMS.

vii) Government of India / Sponsoring Department

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and Ministry/Department administering the respective scholarship scheme

Portal Management

National Informatics Centre (NIC), Government of India

Official Portal

scholarships.gov.in

NSP Helpdesk

Available through the NSP Portal

Address

National Informatics Centre (NIC), Electronics Niketan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

viii) Entitlement / Financial Benefits

NSP itself does not provide financial assistance. Instead, it facilitates access to numerous scholarship schemes, including:

i) Scheme Type

• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Introduced to provide financial assistance to meritorious girl students pursuing specified degree programmes in AICTE-approved institutions.

ii) Objectives

The scheme aims to:

• Promote higher education among girl students from economically weaker families.
• Encourage female participation in management and computer application programmes.
• Reduce financial barriers to higher education.
• Support first-generation learners and improve women's participation in professional education.

iii) Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Must be a girl student.
• Must be admitted to the first year of a degree programme in:
  • BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
  • BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
  • BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)
• Institution must be AICTE-approved.
• Annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• A maximum of two girl children per family are eligible.
• Selection is generally based on merit in the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent).

iv) Terms & Conditions

• Scholarship is awarded subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria and availability of seats.
• Students must continue their studies in the approved programme.
• False information or suppression of facts may lead to cancellation of the scholarship.
• Benefits are transferred directly to the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Scholarships are awarded annually and may continue subject to satisfactory academic performance.

v) Documents Required

Applicants generally need:

• Aadhaar Card
• Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Admission Letter from the institution
• Income Certificate issued by a competent authority
• Bank Account Details / Passbook
• Passport-size Photograph
• Institution Verification Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Mobile Number and Email ID

vi) How to Apply

1. Visit the AICTE Scholarship Portal: aicte-india.org.
2. Register as a new applicant.
3. Select AICTE Saraswati Scholarship Scheme.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and financial details.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Submit the application online.
7. Institution and AICTE verification are conducted before scholarship approval.

vii) Government of India / Sponsoring Department

Nodal Organization

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Ministry

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Official Website

aicte-india.org

Scholarship Portal

aicte-india.org/schemes/students-development-schemes

Head Office

AICTE Headquarters, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070

viii) Entitlement / Financial Benefits

i) Scheme Type

• Central Sector Scholarship Schemes of the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Comprises two distinct UGC scholarships administered through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): the National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (NSPG) and the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region (NER).
• Merit-based financial assistance disbursed directly to students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

ii) Objectives

• Provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing higher education in India.
• Encourage postgraduate studies (under NSPG) and improve access to higher education for students of the North Eastern Region (under Ishan Uday).
• Improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, with focus on professional and technical education.
• Support students from economically weaker and under-represented sections of society.

iii) Eligibility Criteria

• National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (NSPG): Indian students below 30 years of age, admitted in the first year of a regular, full-time first postgraduate degree in a recognized university/college; selection on all-India merit basis (about 10,000 scholarships per year, split between Science and Humanities streams).
• Ishan Uday Special Scholarship: Students domiciled in any of the North Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) who have passed Class XII in the preceding year from a recognized Board within the NER and secured admission in the first year of a general degree / technical / professional / medical / paramedical course.
• For Ishan Uday: annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹4.5 lakh.
• Students availing any other scholarship for the same purpose, or studying through open/distance/management-quota modes, or in diploma courses, are generally not eligible.

iv) Terms & Conditions

• Scholarship is renewable every year subject to satisfactory academic progress and continuation of the approved course.
• Scholarship is paid for ten months in a year and is transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
• Under NSPG, in the case of integrated programmes the scholarship is payable only for the postgraduate component.
• Concealment of facts or submission of false information may lead to cancellation and recovery of the amount.

v) Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Class XII / Graduation Mark Sheets and Certificates (as applicable).
• Domicile Certificate (mandatory for Ishan Uday).
• Income Certificate issued by a competent authority (for Ishan Uday).
• Admission / Bonafide Certificate from the institution.
• Bank Passbook (student's account).
• Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable).
• Recent Passport-size Photograph and Aadhaar-linked Mobile Number and Email ID.

vi) How to Apply

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): scholarships.gov.in.
2. Register as a new applicant and complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Select the relevant UGC scheme — National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies or Ishan Uday Special Scholarship
4. Fill in personal, academic and bank details and upload the required documents.
5. Submit the application online within the notified period and complete institution verification.
6. Track the application status and submit renewal applications annually.

vii) Government of India / Sponsoring Department

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Education

Implementing Agency

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Official Website

ugc.gov.in

Application Portal

National Scholarship Portal — scholarships.gov.in

NSP Helpdesk

helpdesk@nsp.gov.in — 0120-6619540

viii) Entitlement / Financial Benefits

i) Scheme Type

• Central Sector Programme — Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) — of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
• A composite scheme with multiple components covering scholarships for higher education (SHE), doctoral fellowships and faculty fellowships.
• Aimed at attracting, nurturing and retaining talent in the study and pursuit of science.

ii) Objectives

• Attract meritorious youth to study natural and basic sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Encourage talented students to take up research careers and doctoral studies in basic and applied sciences
• Provide opportunities for early-career researchers to undertake independent research as faculty.
• Expand the science, technology and R&D base of the country.

iii) Eligibility Criteria

• Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE): Top performers in Class XII (within the prescribed top percentile of Boards) or rank holders in major national examinations / Olympiads (age group 17-22 years) pursuing B.Sc./B.S./Integrated M.Sc. in natural and basic sciences.
• INSPIRE Fellowship: INSPIRE scholars and other meritorious candidates (age group generally 22-27 years) pursuing or enrolling for Ph.D. in basic and applied sciences, including engineering, medicine, agriculture and veterinary sciences.
• INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship: Indian citizens / PIO with a Ph.D. (or awaiting award) in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine or agriculture, with a minimum of 60% marks throughout from Class XII onwards; upper age limit generally 32 years (with relaxations for SC/ST/Women/Divyangjan).

iv) Terms & Conditions

• Each component is governed by its own guidelines and selection process notified by DST from time to time.
• SHE scholars are required to undertake summer research projects / mentorship as prescribed.
• Fellowships are tenable at recognized institutions and are subject to satisfactory academic and research progress.
• Beneficiaries cannot avail another fellowship/scholarship concurrently for the same purpose.

v) Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof.
• Academic Transcripts, Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates.
• Rank Certificate / Eligibility Certificate (for SHE and Fellowship).
• Ph.D. Registration / Admission details (for Fellowship).
• Research Proposal and Curriculum Vitae (for Faculty Fellowship).
• Category Certificate (if applicable) and Bank Account details.
• Recent Passport-size Photograph.

vi) How to Apply

1. Visit the INSPIRE web portal: online-inspire.gov.in.
2. Register and select the relevant component (SHE / Fellowship / Faculty Fellowship).
3. Complete the online application and upload supporting documents.
4. Submit within the notified application window.
5. Applications are evaluated and shortlisted candidates are intimated through the portal; the Faculty Fellowship involves a multi-tier expert review.

vii) Government of India / Sponsoring Department

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Science and Technology

Implementing Agency

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Official Website

dst.gov.in

INSPIRE Portal:

online-inspire.gov.in

viii) Entitlement / Financial Benefits