National Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes
✓ Information verified — April 2026The National Scholarship Portal is a single online platform run by the Ministry of Education where students across India can apply for various Central Government scholarships. It offers scholarships at different education levels — from school (Pre-Matric) to college (Post-Matric) — as well as merit-based awards. The portal helps deserving students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities access financial support to continue their studies.
What You Get
- Annual scholarship amounts ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹20,000 depending on the specific scheme
- Financial help for tuition and course fees
- Maintenance allowance to cover living expenses
- Book and stationery allowance
- Support available for Pre-Matric (school), Post-Matric (college), and Merit-based scholarships
- Single online platform to apply for multiple scholarships
Who Can Apply
- Age: 5–35 years
- Annual income: up to ₹2,50,000
- Must be a student enrolled in recognized educational institutions in India
- Different schemes have different academic level requirements (school or college)
- Reserved category scholarships available for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students
- Income limits apply — typically for families below certain income thresholds
- Academic performance criteria vary by scholarship type
- Indian citizenship required
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. School/College Admission Certificate
- 5. Previous Year Mark Sheet
- 6. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- 7. Minority Community Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal: Apply here
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 5–35 years
- Income Limit
- ₹2,50,000/year
- Launched
- 1 Jul 2013
- Application
- Online
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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