NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class 9 and 10), Jammu and Kashmir 2025
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class 9 and 10), Jammu and Kashmir 2025 is an initiative by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. This scheme is designed for students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in Jammu and Kashmir, who are studying in Classes 1 to 10.
The primary objective of this scheme is to support the education of SC students. It aims to eliminate the incidence of dropouts, especially during the crucial transition from the elementary to the secondary stage of education. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹8,000 per annum.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The eligible students will receive the following awards as an academic allowance:
• Day Scholars: ₹3,500 per annum
• Hosteller (Component I): ₹7,000 per annum
• Hosteller (Component II): ₹8,000 per annum (Applicable for Classes 3 to 10)
An additional 10% allowance will be provided to disabled students. The disability, as defined under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995) Act, must be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Government/UT Administration.
Important Dates
The application deadline for this scholarship is October 15, 2025.
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected based solely on the fulfilment of the comprehensive eligibility criteria outlined for the scholarship.
Contact Details
For any queries or further information, applicants can reach out to the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
Room No. 637, A-Wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi • 110001.
Eligibility Criteria
To be generally eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:
• be an Indian National and domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir.
• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category of the Union Territory.
sub1_name: Component I: Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes 9 and 10)
sub1_eligibility: For Component I, in addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also:
• be studying in Classes 9 and 10 in government/private schools that have been duly recognised by the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration/Central Board.
• have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income not more than ₹2,50,000.
sub1_documents: Applicants for Component I must submit the following documents:
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, verifying the student's SC status.
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, indicating the annual income of the student's parents or guardian.
• Aadhaar card of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• School admission proof such as a copy of the admission form or a letter from the school principal.
• Previous academic year's marksheet (If applicable).
• Passport-sized photographs of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• Bank account details including the bank name, branch, account number, and IFSC code.
• A duly filled and signed declaration form, as prescribed by the state government.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
• Medical certificate: If the student has any disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention.
• Domicile certificate: Proving the student's residence in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Orphanage certificate: If the student is an orphan.
sub1_how_to_apply: Eligible applicants for Component I can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
1. Step 1: Visit the official website or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. Step 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. Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Step 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. Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6. Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8. 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.)
9. Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. 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.
sub2_name: Component II: Scholarship for Wards of Workers in Hazardous Occupations
sub2_eligibility: For Component II, in addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also:
• be a ward/child of workers engaged in manual scavenging, tanning, flaying, waste picking, or hazardous cleaning.
• be studying in Classes 1 to 10 on a full-time basis in government/private schools that have been duly recognized by the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration/Central Board.
sub2_documents: Applicants for Component II must submit the following documents:
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, verifying the student's SC status.
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, indicating the annual income of the student's parents or guardian.
• Aadhaar card of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• School admission proof such as a copy of the admission form or a letter from the school principal.
• Previous academic year's marksheet (If applicable).
• Passport-sized photographs of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• Bank account details including the bank name, branch, account number, and IFSC code.
• A duly filled and signed declaration form, as prescribed by the state government.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
• Medical certificate: If the student has any disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention.
• Domicile certificate: Proving the student's residence in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Orphanage certificate: If the student is an orphan.
sub2_how_to_apply: Eligible applicants for Component II can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
1. Step 1: Visit the official website or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. Step 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. Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Step 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. Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6. Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8. 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.)
9. Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. 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.
Required Documents
The following documents are required to apply for this scholarship:
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, verifying the student's SC status.
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, indicating the annual income of the student's parents or guardian.
• Aadhaar card of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• School admission proof such as a copy of the admission form or a letter from the school principal.
• Previous academic year's marksheet (If applicable).
• Passport-sized photographs of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• Bank account details including the bank name, branch, account number, and IFSC code.
• A duly filled and signed declaration form, as prescribed by the state government.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
• Medical certificate: If the student has any disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention.
• Domicile certificate: Proving the student's residence in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Orphanage certificate: If the student is an orphan.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
1. Step 1: Visit the official website or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. Step 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. Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Step 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. Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6. Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8. 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.)
9. Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. 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.
Scholarship Categories
Component I: Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes 9 and 10)
Eligibility Requirements
For Component I, in addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also:
• be studying in Classes 9 and 10 in government/private schools that have been duly recognised by the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration/Central Board.
• have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income not more than ₹2,50,000.
Required Documents
Applicants for Component I must submit the following documents:
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, verifying the student's SC status.
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, indicating the annual income of the student's parents or guardian.
• Aadhaar card of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• School admission proof such as a copy of the admission form or a letter from the school principal.
• Previous academic year's marksheet (If applicable).
• Passport-sized photographs of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• Bank account details including the bank name, branch, account number, and IFSC code.
• A duly filled and signed declaration form, as prescribed by the state government.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
• Medical certificate: If the student has any disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention.
• Domicile certificate: Proving the student's residence in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Orphanage certificate: If the student is an orphan.
Application Process
Eligible applicants for Component I can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
1. Step 1: Visit the official website or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. Step 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. Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Step 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. Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6. Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8. 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.)
9. Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. 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.
Component II: Scholarship for Wards of Workers in Hazardous Occupations
Eligibility Requirements
For Component II, in addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also:
• be a ward/child of workers engaged in manual scavenging, tanning, flaying, waste picking, or hazardous cleaning.
• be studying in Classes 1 to 10 on a full-time basis in government/private schools that have been duly recognized by the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration/Central Board.
Required Documents
Applicants for Component II must submit the following documents:
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, verifying the student's SC status.
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, indicating the annual income of the student's parents or guardian.
• Aadhaar card of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• School admission proof such as a copy of the admission form or a letter from the school principal.
• Previous academic year's marksheet (If applicable).
• Passport-sized photographs of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• Bank account details including the bank name, branch, account number, and IFSC code.
• A duly filled and signed declaration form, as prescribed by the state government.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
• Medical certificate: If the student has any disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention.
• Domicile certificate: Proving the student's residence in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Orphanage certificate: If the student is an orphan.
Application Process
Eligible applicants for Component II can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
1. Step 1: Visit the official website or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. Step 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. Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Step 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. Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6. Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8. 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.)
9. Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. 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.
documents_text: The following documents are required to apply for this scholarship:
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, verifying the student's SC status.
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority, such as a Tehsildar or District Magistrate, indicating the annual income of the student's parents or guardian.
• Aadhaar card of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• School admission proof such as a copy of the admission form or a letter from the school principal.
• Previous academic year's marksheet (If applicable).
• Passport-sized photographs of the student and their parent(s) or guardian.
• Bank account details including the bank name, branch, account number, and IFSC code.
• A duly filled and signed declaration form, as prescribed by the state government.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
• Medical certificate: If the student has any disabilities or medical conditions that require special attention.
• Domicile certificate: Proving the student's residence in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Orphanage certificate: If the student is an orphan.
how_to_apply_text: Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
1. Step 1: Visit the official website or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. Step 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. Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. Step 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. Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6. Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8. 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.)
9. Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. 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.