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Higher Education & Scholarships

उच्च शिक्षा एवं छात्रवृत्ति सहायता

Post-matric scholarships, merit-cum-means awards, education loan subsidies, and fellowships for college and university students.

कॉलेज और विश्वविद्यालय के छात्रों के लिए छात्रवृत्ति, शिक्षा ऋण ब्याज सब्सिडी और राष्ट्रीय फैलोशिप योजनाएं।

Government Support at This Life Stage

Post-matric scholarships, merit-cum-means awards, education loan subsidies, and fellowships for college and university students.

15Applicable Schemes
15Central Programs
0State Programs

All Applicable Schemes (15)

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AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students

Scholarship granting ₹50,000 per annum to meritorious female students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students

Scholarship providing ₹50,000 per annum for specially-abled students with at least 40% disability pursuing technical education in approved institutions.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship

Financial scholarship providing up to ₹6,000 per annum for meritorious girl students belonging to notified minority communities studying in Classes 9 to 12.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (PM-USP CSSS)

Merit-cum-means central scholarship providing ₹12,000 to ₹20,000 annually to top 80th percentile Class 12 students pursuing regular undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region

UGC special scholarship providing up to ₹7,800 monthly to students from North Eastern States pursuing undergraduate degree courses in recognized universities.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS / NAPS-2)

Apprenticeship training program providing 25% stipend subsidy (up to ₹1,500/month) directly to apprentices and financial support to engaging establishments.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

Merit-based central scholarship providing ₹12,000 per year to economically weaker students from Class IX to XII to arrest secondary school dropouts.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI)

Comprehensive educational scholarship scheme providing full tuition fees, living expenses, and laptop grants for meritorious OBC, EBC, and DNT students.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

Central scholarship supporting students from notified minority communities pursuing higher education from Class 11 up to Ph.D. level.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC)

Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students (PMS-ST)

Flagship tribal welfare scholarship covering 100% compulsory tuition fees and maintenance allowances for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing higher education.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

Centrally funded scholarship supporting students belonging to notified minority communities studying in secondary school Classes 9 and 10.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (Classes IX & X)

Centrally sponsored academic scholarship providing ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 annual financial support to Scheduled Caste students in Class IX and X.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students (Classes IX & X)

Centrally sponsored school scholarship providing ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 annual support to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes IX and X to minimize dropouts.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K and Ladakh (PMSSS / SSSJKL)

Premier educational scholarship funding full tuition fees up to ₹3 lakh and ₹1 lakh maintenance allowance for students from J&K and Ladakh pursuing higher education outside the UTs.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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How to Claim Multiple Entitlements

Many government welfare benefits can be combined. For example, families building a home can combine construction grants with toilet assistance and solar rooftop subsidies. Review the individual eligibility criteria for each program before applying to maximize your entitlement.