How much does Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) pay?

Tuition fees + maintenance allowance ₹230–₹1,200/month + book grant. Total ₹4,000–₹13,500/year depending on hostel/day-scholar status.

How do I apply for Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)?

Apply directly on the awarding body's official portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/. Shishya does not collect applications. Deadline: Usually Oct–Dec each year (check NSP).

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Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)

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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs

Largest central scheme for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students in post-class-10 education. Covers tuition + monthly stipend + book grant. Applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Amount: Tuition fees + maintenance allowance ₹230–₹1,200/month + book grant. Total ₹4,000–₹13,500/year depending on hostel/day-scholar status.
Level: Class 11–12, Diploma / ITI, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Usually Oct–Dec each year (check NSP)
Categories: SC, ST, OBC, MIN
Income ceiling: ₹2.5 lakh / year

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

Family income ceiling varies by category (₹2.5L SC, ₹1L ST, ₹1.5L OBC). Indian citizen, regular full-time student in a recognised institution.

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

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You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

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You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

Home · Scholarships · Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)

Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)

CENTRAL

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs

Largest central scheme for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students in post-class-10 education. Covers tuition + monthly stipend + book grant. Applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Amount: Tuition fees + maintenance allowance ₹230–₹1,200/month + book grant. Total ₹4,000–₹13,500/year depending on hostel/day-scholar status.
Level: Class 11–12, Diploma / ITI, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Usually Oct–Dec each year (check NSP)
Categories: SC, ST, OBC, MIN
Income ceiling: ₹2.5 lakh / year

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

Family income ceiling varies by category (₹2.5L SC, ₹1L ST, ₹1.5L OBC). Indian citizen, regular full-time student in a recognised institution.

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

Open Match Wizard →