NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Himachal Pradesh 2025-26

Eligible students can apply by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official scholarship website (https://scholarships.gov.in/) and locate the 'Apply Now' link for this scholarship.

Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If already registered, log in using your Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.

Step 3: Navigate to 'Applicant Corner' and click on the 'New Registration' tab.

Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Continue' button.

Step 5: Enter your mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.

Step 6: Fill in all the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the registration process.

Step 7: Now, click on the 'Fresh Application' tab and log in using your application ID and password.

Step 8: Fill in all the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit the application.

Note: All applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, as no changes can be made once submitted. It is also advised to fill in only one application, as multiple applications will result in the cancellation of the form.

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title: PM YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship For OBC, EBC and DNT Students, Himachal Pradesh 2025-26
intro_text: The PM YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and De-Notified Tribes (DNT) in Himachal Pradesh. This scholarship aims to support students pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary level courses, helping them overcome financial barriers to education. The application deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2025.

The selected scholars will receive scholarship benefits in the following manner, which includes both academic allowance and tuition fees:

• Group 1 Courses: These include Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses.
• Academic Allowance: ₹10,000
• Tuition Fee: ₹10,000
• Total: ₹20,000

• Group 2 Courses: These cover other professional courses leading to a degree, diploma, and certificate.
• Academic Allowance: ₹8,000
• Tuition Fee: ₹5,000
• Total: ₹13,000

• Group 3 Courses: These are Graduate and Postgraduate courses not covered under Group I & Group II.
• Academic Allowance: ₹6,000
• Tuition Fee: ₹2,000
• Total: ₹8,000

• Group 4 Courses: This category includes all post-matriculation (Post class 10 level) non-degree courses.
• Academic Allowance: ₹5,000
• Tuition Fee: N/A
• Total: ₹5,000

Note:

• Students pursuing professional courses like C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. will be considered day scholars for determining their academic allowance.
• Students enrolled in correspondence or online courses are not eligible for the academic allowance. However, tuition fees will be reimbursed for students pursuing correspondence or online courses (if applicable under the scheme).
amount_1: An annual academic allowance of ₹10,000 and other benefits
eligibility_text: To be eligible, an applicant must:

• be a domicile of Himachal Pradesh
• belong to the Other Backwards Class (OBC), Economically Backwards Class (EBC), or De-Notified Tribes (DNT) category
• be pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary level courses from a recognised institution
• have an annual family income from all sources less than ₹2,50,000
documents_text: The following documents are required for the scholarship application:

• Domicile certificate
• A passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate
• Proof of admission to the current course
• Self-attested copy of the previous year's academic marksheet
• Bank account details of the institution (if required)
• Student's bank account details
• Fee slip (if applicable)
how_to_apply_text: Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official scholarship website (https://scholarships.gov.in/) and locate the 'Apply Now' link for this scholarship.

Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If already registered, log in using your 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 (One-Time Registration) option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Step 5: Click on '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 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 Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme For SC Students, Himachal Pradesh 2025-26
intro_text: The Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students in Himachal Pradesh for the academic year 2025-26 provides crucial financial aid to eligible Scheduled Caste students. This scholarship aims to empower SC students pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary programs by covering their academic expenses. The application deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2025.

The selected scholars will receive the following components for the complete duration of their course:

1. Compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees as fixed by the fee fixation/rationalisation committee of the State Government.

2. Academic allowance based on the category of course and whether the student is a hosteller or day scholar:

• Group 1: Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses
• Hostellers: ₹13,500 per annum
• Day Scholars: ₹7,000 per annum

• Group 2: Other professional courses leading to Degree, Certificate, Diploma
• Hostellers: ₹9,500 per annum
• Day Scholars: ₹6,500 per annum

• Group 3: Graduate and Postgraduate courses that are not covered in Groups 1 and 2
• Hostellers: ₹6,000 per annum
• Day Scholars: ₹3,000 per annum

• Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post class 10 level) non-degree courses
• Hostellers: ₹4,000 per annum
• Day Scholars: ₹2,500 per annum

Note:

• A 10 percent extra allowance shall be provided for Divyang (disabled) students.
• Students pursuing C.A. / I.C.W.A. / C.S. / I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for academic allowance purposes.
• Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance.

Freeship Card Issuance:

All eligible students are entitled to take admission to institutions without pre-payment of tuition and hostel fees, according to the program rules. To facilitate this, a FREESHIP CARD will be issued by the State Government to eligible students. This card makes the student eligible to study without upfront fee payment, on the condition that once the scholarship amount is released to the student's account, the institution will be intimated to collect the same from the student.

The process for Freeship Card issuance involves several steps:

• Students must register for a Freeship Card on the respective scholarship portal well in advance of their anticipated admission date. This registration requires details like the Aadhaar number, the intended course (e.g., MBBS, B.Sc., Class 11), and an undertaking that institution fees will be paid within 7 working days of receiving the scholarship amount. The portals for Freeship Card registration remain open throughout the year.

• The verification of income, caste, and merit details should ideally be done automatically from online databases for immediate, paperless verification. Until such a system is fully implemented, applicants must scan and upload documents including a passport-size photograph, copies of academic certificates, a caste certificate duly signed by an authorized officer, and a valid income certificate issued by the competent authority.

• After registration, if a student is found eligible, States/UTs will complete the verification process within 30 days of the request and issue the Freeship Card through the IT portal, mentioning the applied course. This ensures eligible students are not denied admission due to fee payment delays. Students will be able to download the Freeship Card directly from the portal.

• The Freeship Card's validity for admission purposes is one year from its issue date.

• Should a student need to change their course before enrolling in an institution, they can do so by logging onto the IT portal, and a fresh Freeship Card will be automatically issued for eligible students.

• Continuing students will not need to re-register for the Freeship Card, as a card issued to them will remain valid for the entire duration of their course.
amount_1: An academic allowance of up to ₹13,500 and compulsory non-refundable fees
eligibility_text: To be eligible, an applicant must:

• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• be a domiciliary of Himachal Pradesh
• be enrolled in a post-matric or post-secondary program at a recognised institution
• have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000
documents_text: The following documents are required for the scholarship application:

• Domicile certificate
• A passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Self-attested copy of the previous academic marksheet
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority
• Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised officer
how_to_apply_text: Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official scholarship website (https://scholarships.gov.in/) and locate the 'Apply Now' link for this scholarship.

Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If already registered, log in using your 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 (One-Time Registration) option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Step 5: Click on '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 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.