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Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students – Andaman & Nicobar
A&N Administration (via NSP)
Amount
Up to ₹1,200 per month
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
65 days left
Applications close
31 Dec 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
SchoolUndergraduatePostgraduateDiploma
Scheme type
Government scheme
Coverage
1 state
Study levels
School · Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Diploma
Listing
Source verified
Overview
Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students – Andaman & Nicobar: apply on the National Scholarship Portal by 31 December 2026. Up to ₹1,200 per month.
Amount & Benefits
Maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 per month.
Paid by Direct Benefit Transfer.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Belong to a Scheduled Tribe and be a domicile of Andaman & Nicobar; Be studying at post-matric level; Have annual family income below ₹2,50,000; Meet the income limit and other conditions in the scheme guidelines on the NSP.
School Undergraduate Postgraduate Diploma Income ≤ ₹2,50,000/yr ST
Required documents
NSP One-Time Registration (OTR) number
Aadhaar card
Last examination marksheet
Income certificate
Caste / category certificate
Domicile / residence certificate
Bank passbook
Admission proof / fee receipt
Application process
- 1Login/Register on Scholar4Study
- 2Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and generate your OTR number
- 3Apply for this scheme on the NSP before 31 December 2026
- 4Institute and state-level verification follow on the NSP
- 5Approved amounts are credited by Direct Benefit Transfer
Selection process
- 1Application submittedYour form is filed on the official portal.
- 2Institute verificationYour college confirms enrolment and documents.
- 3State verificationThe state department reviews and approves.
- 4Scholarship approvalThe sanctioning authority clears the award.
- 5Fund transferThe amount is credited to your bank account.
Indicative timeline
Applications open
01 Dec 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
31 Dec 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Jan 2027
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
14 Feb 2027
Funds disbursed to students
Indicative only — the official schedule is set by A&N Administration (via NSP).