NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur 2026

This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and the value of this scholarship is A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits.

Open for

ST students in Class 11 and above

Provided by

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Scholarship Value

A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

Maintenance allowance

Group Courses Hosteller (in ₹ per month) Day Scholars (in ₹ per month)

Group 1 a) Degree and postgraduate level courses including 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.

b) Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course

c) Postgraduate diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine.

d) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.

E) M. Phil., Ph.D., and Postdoctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc., etc.)

• In existing Group 2 courses
• In existing Group 3 courses
• f) L.L.M. degree 1,200 550
• Group 2 a) Graduate/postgraduate courses leading to degree, diploma, or certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharma.), Nursing (B.Nursing), L.L.B., B.F.S., other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation, etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum senior secondary (Class 12)
• b) Postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group 1 (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./M.Ed./M. Pharma, etc.) 820 530
• Group 3 All other courses leading to a graduate degree that are not covered under Groups 1 & 2 (e.g. B.A./B.Sc./B.Com., etc.) 570 300
• Group 4 All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which the entrance qualification is high school (Class 10), e.g. senior secondary certificate (Class 11 and 12); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in polytechnics, etc. 380 230

Note

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• Maintenance allowance is paid from either April 1st or the month of admission (whichever is later) until the completion of exams at the end of the academic year, including holidays.
• If admission occurs after the 20th day of a month, payment starts the following month after admission.
• M.Phil and Ph.D. courses are post-graduation courses.
• Scholarships to such students may be paid at the rates of maintenance allowance for Group 1 or Group 2, depending on the course under these groups.
• Students who receive free board and/or lodging as part of their scholarship will receive a maintenance charge at 1/3rd of the rate for Hostellers.
• Additional Provision for ST students with disabilities
• 1) Reader Allowance for Blind Students:-
• Level of Courses Allowance per month (In ₹)
• Group 1 and 2 240
• Group 3 200
• Group 4 160
• 2) Transport Allowance up to ₹160 per month for disabled students, if such a student does not reside in the hostel, which is within the premises of the educational institution.
• 3) Escort allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability.
• 4) Special pay of ₹160 per month is admissible to any hostel employee willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an educational institution, who may need the assistance of a helper.
• 5) Allowance of ₹240 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded and mentally ill students.
• The provisions in (2) to (4) will also apply to leprosy-cured students.

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• Disabled students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST), covered under the scheme, can also get such additional benefits from other schemes that are not covered under this scheme.
• The disability as defined under the said Act has to be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Government/UT Administration.

Fees

• The selected students will be paid for the following compulsory fees: enrollment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, and medical examination.
• Refundable deposits such as caution money and security deposits payable to the institution or university/board are not covered.
• Study Tours: Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 per annum will be paid to students studying professional and technical courses.
• This is provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar's completion of their course of study.
• Thesis Typing/Printing Charges: Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 will be paid to research students upon the recommendation of the Head of the institution.
• Book Allowance for Students Pursuing Correspondence/Distance Education Courses: Students enrolled in such courses are eligible for an annual allowance of ₹1,200 for essential prescribed books.
• In addition to this allowance, their course fees will be reimbursed.

Note

- For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Scholarship Guidelines' document.

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

1. 1Click on the ' Apply Now' button below.
2. 2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3. 3Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
4. 4Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5. 5Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
6. 6Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
7. 7Enter your/parents/guardian Adhaar/EID number and click ‘Get OTP’ for eKYC.
8. 8Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify’. Then click on ‘I Agree’.
9. 9Enter all the mentioned details and click on ‘Finish’ to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. ( Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
10. 10After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
11. 11Fill in the required details and click ‘ Login’ to proceed with the scholarship application.

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• All applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.
• Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made.
• Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.