NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post-Matric Scholarship For SC Students, Meghalaya 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post-Matric Scholarship For SC Students, Meghalaya 2025-26 is a crucial initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. This scholarship, facilitated through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), aims to empower Scheduled Caste (SC) students from economically disadvantaged families in Meghalaya by providing financial assistance for their post-matriculation higher education. The scheme is designed to alleviate financial barriers, ensuring that eligible students can pursue academic and professional courses without undue burden.
Key benefits of this scholarship include:
• Compulsory Non-Refundable Fees: Coverage of compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees, as determined and fixed by the State Government's fee fixation/rationalization committee.
• Academic Allowance: An annual academic allowance, varying based on the course category and student status (hosteller or day scholar):
• Group 1 (Degree and postgraduate-level professional courses): ₹13,500 for hostellers, ₹7,000 for day scholars.
• Group 2 (Other Professional courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certification): ₹9,500 for hostellers, ₹6,500 for day scholars.
• Group 3 (Graduate and postgraduate courses not covered under Groups 1 & 2): ₹6,000 for hostellers, ₹3,000 for day scholars.
• Group 4 (All post-matriculation non-degree courses): ₹4,000 for hostellers, ₹2,500 for day scholars.
• Additional Support for Divyang Students: An extra 10% allowance is provided for Divyang (differently-abled) students.
• Freeship Card Provision: Eligible students will receive a freeship card from the state government, allowing them to enroll in institutions without upfront payment of tuition or dorm fees. The institution will be informed when the scholarship amount is transferred to the student's account and can collect fees directly from the student.
Important Considerations for the Academic Allowance:
• Students pursuing C.A. /I.C.W.A. /C.S. /I.C.F.A. courses will be considered day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance.
• Students studying through correspondence or online courses are not eligible for the academic allowance.
Application and Selection Overview:
• Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for this scholarship is 31 October 2025.
• Selection Criteria: Selection of candidates is based solely on their fulfillment of all specified eligibility criteria.
• Contact Information: For any inquiries regarding the scheme, applicants may contact the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, at Room no. 202, 2nd floor C-wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi-110001.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Indian National: Must be an Indian national.
• Meghalaya Domicile: Must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Meghalaya.
• Scheduled Caste (SC) Category: Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Educational Qualification: Must have successfully completed high school (Class 10) or higher secondary education with a passing grade from a recognized University or Board of Education.
• Family Income: The annual family income from all sources must be less than ₹2,50,000 during the previous financial year.
Important Notes regarding Eligibility:
• Progression Rule: Students who have already completed a specific stage of education in one subject are not eligible to apply for the same stage in a different subject. For example, an Intermediate Science degree holder cannot apply for an Intermediate Arts degree under this scheme. Similarly, a graduate with a B.Com or a postgraduate with an M.A. in one subject cannot apply for another B.Com or M.A. degree.
• Correspondence/Online Courses: Students pursuing studies through accredited correspondence or online courses are eligible. However, this applies exclusively to courses offered by Central or State Universities through distance or continuous education programs. These students will be responsible for any non-refundable fees associated with their chosen program and will not receive an academic allowance.
• Multiple Scholarships: A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot simultaneously receive any other scholarship or stipend.
• Choice of Scholarship: If awarded another scholarship or stipend, the student has the option to choose the one that offers greater benefits. In such cases, the student must inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution.
• Termination of Scholarship: The scholarship under this scheme will be terminated on the date the student accepts another scholarship or stipend.
• Additional Assistance: Students are still permitted to accept free lodging, grants, or ad-hoc monetary assistance from the State Government or other sources for expenses such as books, equipment, or living costs, in addition to the scholarship amount.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to support their scholarship application:
• Caste Certificate: A valid caste certificate, clearly issued by the competent authority in Meghalaya, confirming the applicant's Scheduled Caste (SC) status.
• Income Certificate: A recent income certificate issued by the relevant government authority, providing official verification of the annual family income.
• Domicile Certificate: Proof of domicile in Meghalaya.
• Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant.
• Aadhaar Card: A copy of the applicant's Aadhaar card.
• Academic Records: Copies of mark sheets or certificates for all previously completed examinations, including high school (Class 10) and all higher education qualifications.
• Admission Proof: A copy of the admission letter or official proof of enrollment in the current course of study.
• Bank Account Details: A copy of the applicant's bank passbook or detailed account information for the direct deposit of the scholarship amount.
• Additional Declarations: Any other documents that may be specified by the scholarship authorities, such as a declaration confirming that no other scholarship or stipend is currently being received (if required).
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students by following these detailed steps:
1. Initiate Application: Click on the 'Apply Now' button, typically found on the scholarship listing page on the official website.
2. Registration/Login:
• If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and complete the required registration details.
• If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail ID, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Navigate to Students Section: From the dashboard, locate and click on the 'Students' option displayed on the left-hand side.
4. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Login: Click on the 'Login' button under the OTR (One Time Registration) option. This step is essential as the scholarship application is processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5. New User Registration on NSP: On the NSP dashboard, if you are a new user, click on the 'New user? Register yourself' option located on the left-hand side.
6. Review Instructions: Carefully read all the provided details and instructions. After understanding them, tick the checkbox to confirm your agreement, then click on the 'Next' button.
7. Complete NSP Registration: Enter a functional mobile number, the displayed captcha code, and the OTP (One-Time Password) received on your mobile. Submit these details to complete the initial registration process on NSP.
8. One-Time Registration (OTR) Process: Fill in all the necessary details accurately and click on 'Save & Register' to finalize the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. Note: This will provide a temporary registration number. Students must download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to fully complete the OTR process.
9. Apply for Scholarship: After successful registration and OTR completion, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. Final Submission: Select the specific scholarship (Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Meghalaya), fill in all the required details in the application form, upload all the necessary documents as specified, and finally, submit your application.
Important Note for Applicants: All applicants are strongly advised to fill in the information correctly and completely on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no further changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications for the same scheme will lead to disqualification.