NSP Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 and 10), Mizoram 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 and 10), Mizoram 2025-26 is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, aimed at providing financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Mizoram. This scholarship targets students enrolled in Classes 9 or 10 to support their education and reduce dropout rates during the critical transition from elementary to secondary school.
Selected scholars will receive substantial financial support, including a consolidated allowance for 10 months and an additional grant for books and ad hoc expenses. Specifically:
• Day Scholars can receive ₹2,250 annually for the scholarship and ₹750 annually for books and ad hoc grants.
• Hostelers can receive ₹5,250 annually for the scholarship and ₹1,000 annually for books and ad hoc grants.
Divyangjan students receive additional support:
• An additional monthly grant of ₹800 (₹9,600 annually) if residing in a hostel.
• An additional monthly grant of ₹600 (₹7,200 annually) if they are day scholars.
Disability must be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Government or Union Territory Administration. These provisions also extend to leprosy-cured students and those with sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, upon providing the necessary certificate.
The selection of candidates is based purely on the fulfilment of the outlined eligibility criteria.
The application deadline for this scholarship is 31 October 2025.
For further inquiries, applicants may contact the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, located at Rajendra Prasad Road, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi • 110001.
This scholarship information is sourced from scholarships.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
• be an Indian national
• be a domicile of Mizoram
• belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
• be a regular full-time student studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education
• have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000
• not be receiving any other centrally-funded Pre-Matric Scholarship
Note:- If a student is awarded two scholarships simultaneously, they may choose one and must formally communicate their preference to the awarding authorities through their institution's head.
Required Documents
• Passport-sized photograph
• Aadhaar number
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate issued by a competent state authority
• Family income certificate
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
Note:-
• State or Union Territories may determine the specific procedures and authorities responsible for issuing certificates.
• Self-declarations or affidavits of self-assessed income will not be accepted. State governments must establish designated authorities to issue income certificates.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
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 and click on it.
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.
Note:- All the 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.