Central GovernmentEducation
National Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes
Ministry of Education
One-stop platform for students to apply for Central Government scholarships — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Merit scholarships, and more.
What You Get
- Scholarships ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹20,000 per year depending on the scheme. Covers tuition, maintenance, and book allowances.
Who Can Apply
- Age: 5–35 years
- Annual income: up to ₹2,50,000
- Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities studying in recognised institutions. Income limit varies by sub-scheme.
Documents Needed
Check official portal for document requirements.
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
- Application
- Online
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026