Government Scholarships 2026

Scholarships & Schemes

Complete list of central & state government scholarships — class-wise, category-wise with direct apply links to NSP portal.

Central Government Scholarships(6 schemes)

Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

1-56-10SC

Eligibility: SC students, Class 1-10, Family income < ₹2.5 Lakh

₹750-1,000/month + ₹1,000 ad-hoc grant

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Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

11-12UGPGPhDSC

Eligibility: SC students, Class 11 to PhD, Family income < ₹2.5 Lakh

Full tuition + ₹1,200/month maintenance

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Central Sector Scheme (CSSS)

Ministry of Education (MHRD)

UGPGGeneralSCSTOBCEWS

Eligibility: Top 20% of Class 12 Board, Family income < ₹8 Lakh

₹12,000/year (UG) → ₹20,000/year (PG) → ₹25,000/year (Professional)

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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

Ministry of Education

6-1011-12GeneralSCSTOBCEWS

Eligibility: Class 8 students of govt schools, Family income < ₹3.5 Lakh, Score > 55%

₹12,000/year (Class 9-12)

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Pragati Scholarship for Girls (AICTE)

AICTE

UGGeneralSCSTOBCEWS

Eligibility: Girl students in AICTE-approved technical institutions, Income < ₹8 Lakh

₹50,000/year

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INSPIRE Scholarship (DST)

Department of Science & Technology

UGGeneralSCSTOBC

Eligibility: Top 1% in Class 12 Board pursuing BSc/BS/Integrated MS

₹80,000/year (SHE scholarship)

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