About the Scheme
NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Meghalaya 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and aims to help SC students from low-income families continue their higher education. Selected candidates will receive an annual academic allowance of up to ₹13,500 and other benefits.
At a Glance
At a GlanceState Government scheme for the 2026-27 academic year. Partially funded; applications are online only.
- Scholarship
- School
- Undergraduate
- Doctoral
- Diploma
- Postgraduate
- Means based (low family income)
Eligibility Criteria
• To be eligible, an applicant must:- • be an Indian national • be a domicile of Meghalaya • belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category • have completed high school (Class 10) or higher secondary with a passing grade from a recognised University or Board of Education • have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 during the previous financial year • Note:- • Students who have already completed a stage of education in one subject cannot apply for the same stage in a different subject. For example, someone with an Intermediate Science degree cannot apply for an Intermediate Arts degree under this scheme. Similarly, a graduate with a B.Com or a postgraduate with an M.A. in one subject cannot apply for another B.Com or M.A. degree. • Students pursuing studies through accredited correspondence or online courses are eligible for the scheme. However, this applies only to courses offered by Central or State Universities through distance or continuous education programs. These students will be responsible for any non-refundable fees associated with their chosen program and will not receive an academic allowance. • A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot receive any other scholarship or stipend. • If awarded another scholarship or stipend, the student can choose the one that is more beneficial and must inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution. • The scholarship will be terminated on the date the student accepts another scholarship or stipend. • Students can still accept free lodging, grants, or ad-hoc monetary help from the State Government or other sources for books, equipment, or living expenses, in addition to the scholarship amount.
Admissions & Course Track
Diploma, Doctoral (PhD), Postgraduate, Post-Matric (Class 11–12), Pre-Matric (Secondary), Professional courses and Undergraduate students in Class 10–12 studying Engineering & Technology, Business & Management, Education and Social Sciences & Humanities.
Nationality
Open to Indian nationals.
Social Category
Open to Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.
Annual Family Income Threshold
Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000 (₹2.5 lakh) per annum.
Award Benefits & Structure
The award is paid once a year.
An annual academic allowance of up to ₹13,500 and other benefits
Annual payment, partially funded.
- Tuition
- Full tuition
Additional Benefits
the following components for the complete duration of the course:- a) Compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees, as fixed by the fee fixation/rationalisation committee of the State Government b) Academic allowance as follows: Category of courses Hostellers (In ₹ annually) Day Scholars (In ₹ annually) Group 1: Degree and postgraduate-level professional courses 13,500 7,000 Group 2: Other Professional courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certification 9,500 6,500 Group 3: Graduate and postgraduate courses that are not covered under Groups 1 & 2 6,000 3,000 Group 4: All post-matriculation non-degree courses 4,000 2,500 Note:- An extra 10% allowance shall be provided for Divyang students
Mandatory Document Checklist
Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.
- Essential
Caste Certificate
Issued by the competent authority in your state.
- Up to ₹2.5 lakh
Income Certificate
Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).
- Essential
Domicile Certificate
Proof of residence in the eligible state.
- Essential
Passport
A valid passport — scan the bio-data page.
- Essential
Aadhaar Card
The applicant's own Aadhaar card.
- Essential
Marksheets
Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.
- Essential
Admission Letter
Current-year admission or allotment letter from your institution.
- Essential
Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque
Showing the beneficiary's name, account number and IFSC code.
Selection Procedure & Key Timeline
The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Application Registration Opens
The online application opens.
Application Deadline
(Active)Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.
About the Provider
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is offering this scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Meghalaya 2026-27 is a state government scholarship offered by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the 2026-27 academic year. SC students of Class 11 and above
• To be eligible, an applicant must:- • be an Indian national • be a domicile of Meghalaya • belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category • have completed high school (Class 10) or higher secondary with a passing grade from a recognised University or Board of Education • have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 during the previous financial year • Note:- • Students who have already completed a stage of education in one subject cannot apply for the same stage in a different subject. For example, someone with an Intermediate Science degree cannot apply for an Intermediate Arts degree under this scheme. Similarly, a graduate with a B.Com or a postgraduate with an M.A. in one subject cannot apply for another B.Com or M.A. degree. • Students pursuing studies through accredited correspondence or online courses are eligible for the scheme. However, this applies only to courses offered by Central or State Universities through distance or continuous education programs. These students will be responsible for any non-refundable fees associated with their chosen program and will not receive an academic allowance. • A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot receive any other scholarship or stipend. • If awarded another scholarship or stipend, the student can choose the one that is more beneficial and must inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution. • The scholarship will be terminated on the date the student accepts another scholarship or stipend. • Students can still accept free lodging, grants, or ad-hoc monetary help from the State Government or other sources for books, equipment, or living expenses, in addition to the scholarship amount.
The award is An annual academic allowance of up to ₹13,500 and other benefits. It is partially funded.
Applications open on 3 July 2026. The last date to apply is 30 October 2026.
You need Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Passport, Aadhaar Card, Marksheets, Admission Letter and Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque.
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The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
