Here’s a comprehensive, verified article on SC Scholarship 2025 (Pre & Post Matric)—covering everything from online application to eligibility, deadlines, and benefits:
📌 What is the SC Scholarship Scheme?
The SC Scholarship is a centrally sponsored initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (GoI) to support students from Scheduled Caste (SC) families in both pre-matric (Class 1–10) and post-matric (Class 11 and above) education. Launched via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP 2.0), this program ensures financial assistance to reduce dropout rates and ease academic burden
🗓️ Important Dates & Application Process
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Online applications are open for the 2025–26 academic year on NSP 2.0.
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Expected last date (central and SC state/central schemes): November 15, 2025
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Some state-level SC scholarships may have earlier deadlines—e.g., Assam's separate portal runs until September 30, 2025 .
How to Apply
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Visit scholarships.gov.in → Register via OTR (One-Time Registration).
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Select the relevant SC scholarship (pre/post-matric).
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Upload documents:
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SC certificate, income proof, Aadhaar
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Bank passbook scan, passport-size photo, academic records
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Submit online before the deadline and track via NSP portal.
Make sure to keep your OTR ID and email/phone active for login and status tracking
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Pre-Matric SC Scholarship
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For SC students in classes 1–10 studying full-time in recognized schools.
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Income ceiling for central schemes: ₹2.5 lakh per annum
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For special categories (e.g., children of manual scavengers), some states waive income limits
Post-Matric SC Scholarship
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Applies to class 11 and above including professional/technical education.
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Eligible under NSP with similar income criteria (~₹2.5 lakh per annum)
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Must not already be receiving another centrally funded scholarship for the same level.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits & Amounts
Pre-Matric
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Day-scholars: ₹225–₹350/month
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Hostellers: Up to ₹800/month for books, maintenance, and stationery
Post-Matric
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Day scholars: approx. ₹550–₹1,200/month
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Hostellers: approx. ₹1,200–₹7,000/month depending on program level and course
Top Class Education & Overseas Scholarships
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Top Class (UG/PG): full tuition + ₹2 lakh/year for private institutions
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National Overseas Scholarship: funded for master's/PhD abroad; allowances ~USD 15,400 or GBP 9,900
🛠️ NS Portal: Key Features
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NSP 2.0 simplifies registration: create a single OTR ID for all schemes
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Handles both central and eligible state-level SC Scholarships.
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Aadhaar seeding, bank details, and document uploads done online; beneficiaries receive DBT directly
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Supports OBC, ST, disability, minority, and other categories through the same portal.
🧭 Step-by-Step Application Guide
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Before Applying
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SC certificate, income proof (issued by competent authority), Aadhaar, bank details.
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On NSP
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Register via OTR → Select SC Pre/Post‑Matric scheme → Upload documents → Submit by ~15 Nov 2025.
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After Submission
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Digital verification by institution/state → funds disbursed via DBT → track through NSP dashboard.
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📝 State‑Level (e.g., Assam) Variations
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Some states like Assam run their own portals under NSP umbrella with modified deadlines—e.g., Assam SC Pre/Post‑Matric deadlines: December 15, 2024, though they may extend by State directive
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Always verify state notifications under "State Schemes" within NSP.
✅ Quick FAQs
| Question | Answer |
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| Who is eligible? | SC students studying full-time, meeting income and academic criteria. |
| Last date? | NSP central: ~Nov 15, 2025. Check state portal (e.g. Assam: earlier). |
| Doc required? | SC and income certificates, Aadhaar, bank passbook, academic marksheet, photo. |
| Amount details? | Varies by course/institution: ₹225–₹7,000/month, plus full tuition (Top‑Class). |
