Scholarship and Fee Concession

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) offers various scholarship schemes for students across different categories and educational levels. These include schemes from the Central Government, State Governments, and UGC/AICTE. Students can find scholarships based on their category (SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, etc.), the type of education they are pursuing (post-matric, professional courses), and other specific criteria. 

Types of Scholarships Available:

• Central Government Scholarships:

These are offered by various ministries and departments, such as the Ministry of Minority Affairs and others.

• State Government Scholarships:

Each state and union territory provides its own scholarships for students residing within its jurisdiction.

• UGC/AICTE Scholarships:

These scholarships are specifically for students pursuing higher education in colleges and universities. 

Examples of Specific Schemes:

• Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students: Provides full financial support for SC students pursuing studies beyond the 12th class.
• National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students: Supports ST students in their higher education journey. 
• Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles: For children of personnel from these forces. 
• Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Supports students with disabilities pursuing education after the 10th standard. 
• Merit Cum Means Scholarship For SC/ST/OBC students:  
• Scholarship For Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities
• Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships For College And University Students
• PM Usp Special Scholarship Scheme For Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh
• Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Post Matric
• Financial Support To The Students Of Ner For Higher Professional Courses(Nec Merit Scholarship)
• National Fellowship And Scholarship For Higher Education Of ST Students - Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education For Schedule Tribe Students)

The E-District scholarship program in Delhi provides financial assistance to college students, particularly those from SC/ST/OBC and minority communities, pursuing higher education. The scholarship is administered online through the e-District portal. 

Specific Schemes under E-District:

• Merit Scholarship SC/ST/OBC: For students in colleges and professional institutions, offering an annual maintenance allowance. 
• Merit Scholarship for Minority Students: For students belonging to Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Sikh, or Zoroastrian (Parsi) communities. 
• Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students: For OBC students pursuing post-matriculation education. 
• Post Matric Scholarship schemes for SC students: For SC students pursuing post-matriculation education. 
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Topper Award to SC/ST/OBC students: A merit-based award for top-performing students. 

Help the blind foundation Scholarship provide access to university education thereby enabling visually-impaired students in India to get education  and jobs in today’s modern economy.

All India Confederation of the Blind (AICB) is a body of blind persons working for and with the blind community. It is made up of various state level associations / organizations, starting from the grass root level. It has 24 affiliates across the country. They provide scholarship to the visually impaired students for the higher education.

The students who have pass out the 12^th from Bihar can apply for this scheme. The details regarding the above scheme is available on website www.7nischay‐yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in