NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship For SC Students, Manipur 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur 2025-26 is a significant opportunity provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. This initiative is designed to support Scheduled Caste (SC) students from financially disadvantaged families in Manipur, enabling them to pursue higher education.
The scholarship is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families. It encourages academic progression beyond matriculation for eligible candidates.
Recipients of this scholarship will benefit from various components, ensuring comprehensive financial support for their studies. These benefits include the coverage of compulsory non-refundable fees, such as tuition fees, as determined by the State Government's fee fixation committee.
Additionally, an academic allowance is provided, varying based on the category of courses pursued and whether the student is a hosteller or a day scholar. For instance:
• Students pursuing Degree and postgraduate-level professional courses (Group 1) can receive ₹13,500 annually as hostellers or ₹7,000 annually as day scholars.
• Those in Other Professional courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certification (Group 2) are eligible for ₹9,500 (hostellers) and ₹6,500 (day scholars).
• Students in Graduate and postgraduate courses not covered in Groups 1 & 2 (Group 3) receive ₹6,000 (hostellers) and ₹3,000 (day scholars).
• For All post-matriculation non-degree courses (Group 4), the allowance is ₹4,000 (hostellers) and ₹2,500 (day scholars).
Important Notes on Benefits:
• Divyang students will receive an additional ten percent allowance.
• Students pursuing C.A., I.C.W.A., C.S., or I.C.F.A. will be treated as day scholars for the academic allowance.
• Those studying through correspondence or online courses will not be eligible for the academic allowance.
• The scheme also facilitates enrollment: eligible students receive a freeship card, allowing them to join institutions without upfront payment of tuition or dorm fees. The institution will be notified upon transfer of funds to the student's account and can then collect fees directly from the student.
The deadline for application is November 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be an Indian national.
• Be a domicile of Manipur.
• Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Have successfully completed high school (Class 10) or higher secondary education with a passing grade from a recognized University or Board of Education.
• Possess an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 during the previous financial year.
Important Considerations:
• Students who have already completed a particular stage of education in one subject are not eligible to apply for the same stage in a different subject under this scheme. For example, an individual with an Intermediate Science degree cannot apply for an Intermediate Arts degree. Similarly, a B.Com graduate or an M.A postgraduate in one subject cannot apply for another B.Com or M.A degree.
• Students pursuing studies through accredited correspondence or online courses are eligible. However, this applies exclusively to courses offered by Central or State Universities through distant 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.
• A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot concurrently receive any other scholarship or stipend.
• Should a student be awarded another scholarship or stipend, they have the option to choose the more beneficial one. In such a case, the student must inform the awarding authority through the Head of their Institution.
• The scholarship will be terminated from the date the student accepts another scholarship or stipend.
• Notwithstanding these rules, students are permitted to accept free lodging, grants, or ad-hoc monetary assistance from the State Government or other sources. This additional support can cover expenses such as books, equipment, or living costs, and is permissible in addition to the scholarship amount.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
• A valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority in Manipur, serving as official confirmation of the applicant's SC status.
• A recent income certificate issued by the relevant government authority, verifying the annual family income as per the eligibility criteria.
• A domicile certificate to prove residency in Manipur.
• Recent passport-sized photographs for identification purposes.
• A copy of the applicant's Aadhaar card.
• Copies of mark sheets or certificates for all completed examinations, including high school (Class 10) and all subsequent qualifications.
• A copy of the admission letter or other conclusive proof of enrollment in the current course of study.
• A copy of the applicant's bank passbook or detailed bank account information for the direct deposit of the scholarship amount.
• Any additional documents that may be specifically requested by the scholarship authorities, such as a declaration confirming that no other scholarship or stipend is currently being received (if such a declaration is required).
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following these detailed steps:
Step 1: Begin by clicking on the designated 'Apply Now' button, usually found on the scholarship listing page.
Step 2: If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and accurately fill in all the necessary registration details. If you have already registered, log in using your Gmail account, mobile number, or Email ID.
Step 3: Once logged in, navigate to the 'Students' option, typically located on the left-hand side of the dashboard, and click on it.
Step 4: Next, you will need to click on the 'Login' button under the OTR (One-Time Registration) option. This step is essential as applying for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) requires OTR.
Step 5: For new users on the National Scholarship Portal, click on the 'New user? Register yourself' link, usually located on the left-hand side of the NSP dashboard.
Step 6: Carefully read all the instructions and details provided. After understanding them, tick the checkbox to confirm and then click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, the displayed captcha code, and the One-Time Password (OTP) that will be sent to your mobile. Submit these details to complete the initial registration process on NSP.
Step 8: Proceed to fill in all required personal and academic details. After ensuring accuracy, click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. Please note that this generates a temporary registration number. Students are advised to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication, which is required to finalize the OTR process.
Step 9: After successfully completing the OTR registration, navigate back to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button to access the scholarship application form.
Step 10: Select the NSP Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship For SC Students, Manipur 2025-26, fill in all the required details in the application form, carefully upload all the necessary documents as specified, and finally submit your application.
Important Note: All applicants are strongly advised to fill in the information correctly and accurately on the application form. Once an application is submitted, no changes or modifications can be made. Furthermore, submitting multiple applications will lead to disqualification of all submitted entries.