Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Andaman and Nicobar 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Andaman and Nicobar 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Government of India initiative under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It aims to financially assist Economically Backwards Class (EBC) students from the Union Territory pursuing higher studies beyond Class 10.
The application deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2025.
Selected students are eligible for a range of financial benefits, including a monthly maintenance allowance and coverage for various educational expenses.
The monthly maintenance allowance varies based on the course group:
Group 1
• Courses: Degree and postgraduate level courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion, Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Sciences and Applications. Postgraduate diploma courses in various branches of Management and Medicine. C.A/I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc. (Applicable at day scholar rate only ₹550 per month). M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-doctoral programmes (D.Lit., D.Sc., etc.), Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 courses. L.L.B, Integrated L.L.B and L.L.M.
• Hostellers: ₹750 per month
• Day Scholars: ₹350 per month
Group 2
• Courses: Professional courses leading to degree, diploma, and certificate in Pharmacy (B. Pharma), Nursing (B.Nursing), BFS, and other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc, Mass Communication, Hotel Management and Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Commercial Arts, Finance for which entrance qualification is minimum senior secondary and vocational stream, ITI courses, and polytechnic where entrance qualification is Class 12 or above.
• Hostellers: ₹510 per month
• Day Scholars: ₹335 per month
Group 3
• Courses: Graduate and postgraduate courses that are not covered under Groups 1 and 2 [e.g. B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. etc, M.A./M.Sc./M.Ed./M.Pharma etc.]
• Hostellers: ₹400 per month
• Day Scholars: ₹210 per month
Group 4
• Courses: All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which the entrance qualification is high school (Class 10)
• Hostellers: ₹260 per month
• Day Scholars: ₹160 per month
Note: Scholars entitled to free boarding and/or lodging will receive maintenance charges at 1/3rd of the hostellers' rate.
Additional Benefits for Blind Scholars (Reader Charges per month):
• Group 1 and 2: ₹175
• Group 3: ₹130
• Group 4: ₹90
Further financial assistance includes:
• Fees: Reimbursement for compulsory, non-refundable fees such as enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, and medical examination fees. Caution money and security deposits are excluded.
• Study Tour: Up to a maximum of ₹900, limited to actual expenditure, for students pursuing professional and technical courses.
• Thesis Typing/Printing Charges: Up to a maximum of ₹1,000 for research scholars, upon recommendation from the Head of the Institution.
• Correspondence Courses: Students pursuing studies through correspondence, distant, or continuing education are eligible for reimbursement of non-refundable fees and an annual allowance of ₹900 for essential/prescribed books.
This comprehensive scholarship package aims to support EBC students in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:
• be an Indian national
• be domiciled in Andaman and Nicobar
• belong to the General category (not SC, ST, or OBC)
• have a combined annual income not exceeding ₹1,00,000 (family income for unemployed candidates)
• not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend
Important Notes:
• Applicants who have already completed a degree or equivalent qualification in one field are ineligible for this scholarship if currently enrolled in another degree program of the same level (e.g., Bachelor's to Bachelor's, Master's to Master's) in a different subject.
• Students who have completed a career path in one professional field, such as obtaining a law degree (LLB) after completing a teaching qualification (B.T./B.Ed.), are ineligible for this scholarship.
• Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine are eligible if not permitted to practice during their studies.
• Students transitioning from undergraduate/postgraduate studies in Arts, Science, or Commerce to recognised professional or technical certificate/diploma/degree courses may be considered for the scholarship. However, once awarded, no further failures (except in 'Group 1' courses) are permitted, and course changes are not allowed.
• A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot hold any other scholarship or stipend. If awarded another scholarship or stipend, the student must choose one and inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution. No scholarship will be paid under this scheme from the date the student accepts another scholarship or stipend. However, the student may receive free lodging, a grant, or ad-hoc monetary assistance from the State Government or other sources for books, equipment, or living expenses, in addition to this scholarship.
• Students receiving coaching with financial assistance from the Central or State Government are ineligible for a stipend under this scheme during the coaching program.
• Employed students whose combined income with their parents/guardians does not exceed ₹1,00,000 per annum are eligible for post-matric scholarships to cover compulsory, non-refundable fees.
• Unemployed students whose parents/guardians have a combined income of less than ₹1,00,000 per annum are eligible for this scholarship scheme.
• As long as either parent (or husband in the case of a married, unemployed female student) is alive, only their income from all sources will be considered. Income from other family members will not be included. Income should be declared accordingly in the income declaration form. Only if both parents (or the husband of a married, unemployed female student) have died will the income of the student's guardian be considered. Students whose parents' income is reduced due to the unfortunate death of an earning parent, resulting in eligibility under the scheme, may apply for a scholarship from the month of the parent's death. Such applications may be considered after the application deadline on compassionate grounds.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) received by a student's parents may be excluded from income calculation if it is eligible for income tax exemption.
Required Documents
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if required)
• Attested copies of certificates/degrees/diplomas of all previous qualifying examinations
• Copy of annual family income certificate for the current financial year in the prescribed format, issued by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO)
• Copy of bank passbook showing the student's name, account number, and IFSC code
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website (National Scholarship Portal) to begin your application.
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).
3. Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
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).
5. Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
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).
9. After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit.
Important 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.