PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, DNHDD 2025-26

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:• This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.  Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

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title: PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 9 & 10), DNHDD 2025-26
intro_text: The application deadline for the PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students (Class 9 & 10), DNHDD 2025-26, is October 31, 2025. This scholarship offers an annual award of ₹4,000 to eligible students.

Selected candidates will receive a scholarship of ₹4,000 per annum. The scholarship will be awarded until the candidate passes Class 10, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic performance and a 75% attendance rate each year.

Eligible applicants can find more details and apply through the official website and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
amount_1: ₹4,000 annually
eligibility_text:

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• be a domicile of Dadra Nagar Haveli or Daman and Diu
• belong to the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) category
• be studying full-time in Class 9 or 10 in a government school/institute
• have a minimum of 75% attendance in the previous academic year
• have a maximum family income of ₹2,50,000 per annum

documents_text:

• Domicile certificate
• Marksheets and certificates from the previous academic year
• Income certificate
• Valid caste certificate
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

how_to_apply_text:

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.  Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

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title: NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students, DNHDD 2025-26
intro_text: The application deadline for the NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students, DNHDD 2025-26, is October 31, 2025. This scheme offers a monthly scholarship of up to ₹350 along with additional grants for books and ad hoc expenses.

Selected candidates will receive the following benefits:
• For Day Scholars: ₹150 per month for 10 months and ₹750 annually for books and ad hoc grants.
• For Hostelers: ₹350 per month for 10 months and ₹1,000 annually for books and ad hoc grants.

Additional Allowances for ST students with disabilities studying in private unaided schools:
These allowances are for students not covered by the IEDSS scheme:
• Reader allowance for blind students: ₹160 monthly
• Transport allowance for disabled students: ₹160 monthly
• Escort allowance for extremely disabled students: ₹160 monthly
• Helper allowance for orthopedically handicapped students: ₹160 monthly
• Coaching allowance for mentally ill/retarded students: ₹240 monthly

Note: The disability must be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Government or UT Administration as defined by the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.

Eligible applicants can find more details and apply through the official website and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
amount_1: Up to ₹350 monthly, plus grants
eligibility_text:

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian national
• be a domicile of Dadra Nagar Haveli or Daman and Diu
• belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
• be studying in Class 9 and 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the government, or a central/state board of secondary education
• have a family income not exceeding ₹2,00,000 per annum
• not be receiving any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship

documents_text:

• Academic transcripts, including marksheets and certificates
• A passport-sized photograph of the applicant with a signature
• Caste certificate signed by an authorised revenue officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
• Income certificate
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Note:-

• Self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s) must submit an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper declaring their total income from all sources.
• Employed parent(s)/guardian(s) should provide an income certificate from their employer and, if applicable, an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper detailing any additional income from other sources.

how_to_apply_text:

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

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title: NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, DNHDD 2025-26
intro_text: The application deadline for the NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, DNHDD 2025-26, is October 31, 2025. This scholarship provides a monthly award of up to ₹525 along with additional grants.

Selected candidates will receive the following benefits:
• For Day Scholars: ₹225 per month for 10 months and ₹750 annually for books and ad hoc grants.
• For Hostelers: ₹525 per month for 10 months and ₹1,000 annually for books and ad hoc grants.

Additional Allowances for ST students with disabilities studying in private unaided schools:
Please note that the original text stated "ST students with disabilities" here, but the scholarship is for SC students. Assuming this is a clerical error in the source and the intention is for SC students with disabilities, these allowances are for students not covered by the IEDSS scheme:
• Reader allowance for blind students: ₹160 monthly
• Transport allowance for disabled students: ₹160 monthly
• Escort allowance for extremely disabled students: ₹160 monthly
• Helper allowance for an orthopedically handicapped student: ₹160 monthly
• Coaching allowance for mentally ill/retarded students: ₹240 monthly

Note: The disability, as defined under the schedule read with clause (zc) of section z of the Right of Persons with Disability Act, 2016, must be certified by competent authorities designated by the government.

Eligible applicants can find more details and apply through the official website and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
amount_1: Up to ₹525 monthly, plus grants
eligibility_text:

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian national
• be a domicile of Dadra Nagar Haveli or Daman and Diu
• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• be studying in Class 9 and 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the Government, or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education
• have a family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000 per annum
• not be receiving any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship

Note:• The scholarship is awarded for one year per class. If a student repeats a class, they will not receive a scholarship for that class again.

Terms and Conditions for Income Criteria:

• While either parent is alive, only their combined income from all sources should be considered, regardless of income earned by other family members. Income declarations must reflect this.
• If both parents have died, the guardian supporting the student's studies must declare their income.
• Students who lose an earning parent and subsequently meet the scheme's income criteria will become eligible for the scholarship from the month of the parent's death, subject to fulfilling other eligibility conditions. These students may submit applications after the application deadline on compassionate grounds.
• House rent allowance received by the student's parents is exempt from income calculation if it is also exempt for income tax purposes.
• An income certificate is required only once, at the time of admission to courses lasting more than one year.

documents_text:

• Academic transcripts, including marksheets and certificates
• A passport-sized photograph of the applicant with a signature
• Caste certificate signed by an authorised revenue officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
• Income certificate
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Note:-

• The income certificate of self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s) must be issued by a Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar.
• The income certificate of employed parent(s)/guardian(s) should be issued by their employer.

how_to_apply_text:

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

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title: NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, DNHDD 2025-26
intro_text: The application deadline for the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, DNHDD 2025-26, is October 31, 2025. This scholarship offers a maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 monthly, along with other grants, to support students pursuing higher education.

The selected students will receive the scholarship in the following manner, categorized by course type:
• Group I (Hostellers: ₹1,200/month; Day Scholars: ₹550/month): Covers Degree and Postgraduate level courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications. Also includes Postgraduate diploma courses in management & medicine, C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. (day scholar rate only ₹550/month), M.Phil, Ph.D, Post-Doctoral Programmes, L.L.B, Integrated L.L.B, and L.L.M.
• Group II (Hostellers: ₹820/month; Day Scholars: ₹530/month): Covers Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Nursing (B.Nursing), BFS, other para-medical branches, Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services, Vocational stream, ITI courses, and Polytechnic where entrance qualification is Class 12 or above.
• Group III (Hostellers: ₹570/month; Day Scholars: ₹300/month): Covers Graduate and Postgraduate courses not included in Group I & Group II, such as B.A/B.Sc/B.Com, M.A/M.Sc/M.Com/M.Ed./M.Pharma.
• Group IV (Hostellers: ₹380/month; Day Scholars: ₹230/month): Covers all post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which the entrance qualification is High School (Class 10), including Senior secondary certificate (Classes 11 and 12), ITI courses, and 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics.

Note: Students will also receive reimbursement for compulsory non-refundable fees.

Students with disabilities will receive additional allowances:
• Reader allowances: ₹240 per month (Groups I and II), ₹200 per month (Group III), and ₹160 per month (Group IV).
• Transport allowances: Up to ₹160 per month for students not residing in the hostel.
• Escort allowances: ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disabilities.
• Helper allowance: ₹160 per month for hostel employees assisting severely orthopedically handicapped students.
• Coaching allowance: ₹240 per month for extra coaching for mentally retarded and mentally ill students.

Important Notes:
• Disabled students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category covered under this Scheme may also be eligible for additional benefits from other schemes.
• Disability, as defined under the relevant Act, must be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Government or Union Territory Administration.

Eligible applicants can find more details and apply through the official website and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
amount_1: Up to ₹1,200 monthly maintenance allowance
eligibility_text:

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• be an Indian national
• be a domicile of Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu
• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• be studying at the Class 11 level or above, up to the postdoctoral level
• have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 from all sources

documents_text:

• Passport-size photograph
• A caste certificate, duly signed by an authorised revenue officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
• Income declaration in the form of a certificate issued by a revenue officer not below the rank of a Tehsildar
  • Employed parent(s)/guardian(s) must obtain an income certificate from their employer.
  • For any additional income sources, employed parent(s)/guardian(s) must obtain a consolidated certificate from a revenue officer.
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Academic transcripts including marksheets, certificates and diplomas of the previous qualifying examination

how_to_apply_text:

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.  Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.