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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
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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

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and generate your OTR number
  3. 3
    Apply for this scheme on the NSP before 31 December 2026
  4. 4
    Institute and state-level verification follow on the NSP
  5. 5
    Approved amounts are credited by Direct Benefit Transfer

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The 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).