Scholarship Amount

₹1,200

About This Scholarship

The NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Mizoram 2025-26, is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and implemented by the Government of Mizoram. This scholarship aims to provide crucial financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students within the state, enabling them to pursue post-matriculation or post-secondary studies without financial burden.

Key Benefits of the Scholarship:

Selected students will receive a maintenance allowance along with other benefits, structured across different course groups:

• Group 1: For graduate and postgraduate courses leading to Degree, PG Diploma, M.Phil, or Ph.D. in professional fields.
• Hostellers receive ₹1,200 per month for 10 months.
• Day Scholars receive ₹550 per month for 10 months.

• Group 2: For all non-professional recognised courses leading to a Graduate or Postgraduate Degree (not covered under Group 1) in Arts, Science, and Commerce (e.g., BA/B.Sc/B.Com or MA/MSc/M.Com).
• Hostellers receive ₹820 per month for 10 months.
• Day Scholars receive ₹530 per month for 10 months.

• Group 3: For vocational streams, ITI courses, and 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics.
• Hostellers receive ₹570 per month for 10 months.
• Day Scholars receive ₹300 per month for 10 months.

• Group 4: For all post-matriculation level non-degree courses where the entrance qualification is High School (Class 10).
• Hostellers receive ₹380 per month for 10 months.
• Day Scholars receive ₹230 per month for 10 months.

Additional Allowances for Students with Disabilities:

• For Day Scholars: ₹600 per month
• For Hostellers: ₹800 per month

Please note that the disability must be certified by a competent medical authority of the state administration as defined under the relevant Act. These provisions also extend to leprosy-cured students and those with sickle cell anaemia or Thalassemia.

Selection Criteria:
Candidates will be selected based on their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria.

The application deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2025.

For further inquiries, you may contact the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, located at Rajendra Prasad Road, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110001. More details can also be found on the scholarships.gov.in portal.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, an applicant must fulfill the following conditions:

• Be a citizen of India.
• Be a domicile of Mizoram.
• Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Have successfully passed the Class 10/12 or any higher secondary examination from a recognised university or board.
• Have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 from all sources.
• Hold a valid bank account in a scheduled bank, which must be linked to Aadhaar and a mobile number.
• Not be currently receiving any other scholarship concurrently.

Important Note on Eligible Courses and Institutions:

The scholarships are specifically awarded for the study of post-matriculation/post-secondary courses. These courses must be recognised by the concerned approving authority and pursued in one of the following categories of institutions, universities, or colleges:

• All government institutes, colleges, and universities.
• Institutions of National Importance.
• Central University/State University/Autonomous Colleges recognised by the UGC and universities/colleges recognised under section 2(f) and/or 12(b) of the UGC Act.
• Deemed universities.
• Private universities recognised by state/centre with ‘A’ level or equivalent accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) or National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
• Private professional institutions affiliated with a recognised central or state university.
• Schools and colleges recognised by the government/government-aided for Classes 11 and 12.
• Diploma-granting institutions as recognised by state/UT governments.
• Vocational training institutes affiliated with the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT).
• Institutions affiliated or approved by appropriate bodies like MCI/AICTE or any regulatory body established by the state/centre as an approving authority for a particular course.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and upload the following necessary documents during the application process:

• A recent passport-size photograph of the student.
• Domicile certificate as proof of residency in Mizoram.
• Academic transcripts of previous qualifying examinations, which include certificates, diplomas, degrees, and mark sheets.
• ST (Scheduled Tribe) certificate, duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO) not below the rank of Tehsildar.
• An income certificate for the parent(s)/guardian(s), issued by the authority as decided by the state government.
• A receipt acknowledging the scholarship received in the previous year (if applicable).
• Disability certificate (if applicable), for students applying under the disability allowance category.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply for the NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship by following these detailed steps on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP):

1. Visit the official website: Navigate to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. Registration: If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.
3. Access Students Section: On the left-hand side of the dashboard, locate and click on the 'Students' option.
4. Login for OTR: Click on the 'Login' button under the O One-Time Registration (OTR) option, as this is necessary to apply for scholarships on NSP.
5. New User Registration for OTR: If you are a new user for OTR, click on 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Review Instructions: Carefully read all the details, tick the checkbox to confirm, and then click on the 'Next' button.
7. Complete Mobile Verification: Enter a functional mobile number, the displayed captcha code, and the One-Time Password (OTP) received, then submit to complete the initial registration process.
8. Fill OTR Details: Fill in all the required personal and academic details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. Please note that this generates a temporary registration number. Students are required to 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. Submit Application: Select the specific scholarship (NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Mizoram), fill in all the required details accurately, upload the necessary documents as specified, and finally, submit your application.

Important Considerations:

• All applicants are strongly advised to fill in information correctly and thoroughly on the application form.
• Once the application is submitted, no changes or edits can be made.
• Submitting multiple applications for the same scholarship will lead to disqualification.