NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur 2026

Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur 2026, is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, implemented by the Government of Manipur. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to state ST students to continue their post-matriculation or post-secondary studies. Selected candidates will receive a maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 and other benefits.

• Scholarship
• Postgraduate
• School
• Undergraduate
• Doctoral
• Diploma
• Means based (low family income)

• To be eligible, an applicant must:- • be a citizen of India • be a domicile of Manipur • belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category • have cleared the matriculation/higher secondary/any higher examination from a recognised University or Board of Secondary Education • be studying at the post-matriculation level (Class 11 and above) in a recognised institution • have an annual parent(s)/guardian income not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources • Note:- • Students enrolled in correspondence courses are also eligible. • Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine will be eligible only if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course. • Candidates who pursue studies at the same level but in a different subject after completing a previous program at the same level. Examples include a student pursuing an I.Sc after an I.A., or a B.Com. after a B.A. or M.A. • Students who have already completed their education in one professional field and now wish to pursue studies in another, such as pursuing an LLB after completing a B.T. or B.Ed. • Students who have already received financial assistance from the government for pre-examination training at any coaching centre. • Students currently enrolled in Class 11 or 12 are ineligible, except for those who have completed their Class 10 exams and are now pursuing a different course at a higher level. • Students pursuing their education through correspondence courses are eligible. • Students pursuing postgraduate medical courses are only eligible if they cannot practice medicine while enrolled in the program.

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  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, Medicine & Health Sciences, Business & Management, Law & Legal Studies, Education and Social Sciences & Humanities.

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  Nationality

  Open to Indian nationals.

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  Social Category

  Open to Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.

The award is paid once a year.

Tuition

Full tuition

Travel

Round-trip airfare

Additional Benefits

M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications

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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  Marksheets

  Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.

  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).

  Essential

Selected candidates will be selected based on the eligibility criteria.

1. 1

   Application Registration Opens

   1 August 2026

   The online application opens.

2. 2

   Application Deadline

   30 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.