NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Goa 2026-27

NSP Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Goa 2026-27 is an opportunity provided by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Goa who are enrolled in Classes 9 or 10. The scholarship aims to support these students' education and reduce dropout rates as they transition from elementary to secondary school. Selected candidates will receive a scholarship of up to ₹5,250 per annum and other grants.

• Scholarship
• School
• Means based (low family income)

• To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:- • be an Indian national • be a domicile of Goa • belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community • be a regular full-time student studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government school or a school recognised by the Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education • have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 • not be receiving any other centrally-funded Pre-Matric Scholarship • Note:- If a student is awarded two scholarships simultaneously, they may choose one and must formally communicate their preference to the awarding authorities through their institution's head.

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  Admissions & Course Track

  Pre-Matric (Secondary), Professional courses and Undergraduate students in Class 9–10 at Government institutions studying Engineering & Technology and Education.

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  Nationality

  Open to Indian nationals.

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  Social Category

  Open to Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.

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  Annual Family Income Threshold

  Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000 (₹2.5 lakh) per annum.

The award is paid once a year.

Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.

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  Passport

  A valid passport — scan the bio-data page.

  Essential
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  Aadhaar Card

  The applicant's own Aadhaar card.

  Essential
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  Domicile Certificate

  Proof of residence in the eligible state.

  Essential
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  Caste Certificate

  Issued by the competent authority in your state.

  Essential
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  Income Certificate

  Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).

  Up to ₹2.5 lakh
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  Disability Certificate

  Issued by a recognised medical authority.

  Essential

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

1. 1

   Application Registration Opens

   1 July 2026

   The online application opens.

2. 2

   Application Deadline

   31 October 2026(Active)

   Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.

Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Government

The scholarship is being offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.