NationalDeadline: 2025-02-28

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Tripura 2024-25

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Overview

This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India and the value of this scholarship is Monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹750 and other benefits.

Open for: OBC category students studying at post-matric level
Provided by: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Deadline: 28 Feb 2025
Scholarship Value: Monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹750 and other benefits

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:-
be an Indian citizen
be a domicile of Tripura
belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) community (as notified by the Central or State Government/UT administration)
be studying post-matriculation or post-secondary courses in a recognised institution/school/university
have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹1,50,000, including their own income (if employed)
The following students are ineligible for the scholarship scheme:-
The scholarships are open to Indian nationals belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as notified by the Central Government, State Government, or UT Administration.
These scholarships are awarded for the study of all recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary courses pursued in recognised institutions.
Applicants must belong to the OBC category as specified for the state/UT where they are permanently settled.
Applicants must have passed Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or any higher examination from a recognised University or Board of Secondary Education.
Candidates studying in the same stage of education in different subjects (e.g., I.Sc. after I.A., B.Com. after B.A., or M.A. in one subject after M.A. in another) are not eligible.
Students who have completed their education in one professional line (e.g., LLB after B.T./B.Ed.) are not eligible.
Students enrolled in Class 11 of Higher Secondary School or Class 12 of Multipurpose High School are not eligible as it's considered a continuous school course. However, students who pass the tenth class of these courses (considered equivalent to Matriculation) and then join other courses are eligible as post-matric students.
Students pursuing postgraduate medical courses are only eligible if they are not allowed to practice during their studies.
Students who join recognized professional or technical certificate/diploma/degree courses after failing or passing undergraduate/postgraduate examinations in Arts/Science/Commerce are eligible for scholarships if they meet other requirements. Subsequent failures are not condoned except for courses in Group 'A', and no further course changes are allowed after receiving the scholarship.
Students pursuing courses through correspondence (including distance and continuing education) are eligible for reimbursement of non-refundable fees. Additionally, they are eligible for an annual allowance of ₹900 for essential/prescribed books.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive the benefits in the following manner

i) Maintenance Allowance
Course Hostellers (in ₹ per month) Day Scholars (in ₹ per month)
Group A Degree and postgraduate level courses including M.Phil, PhD, Post-Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications)
Commercial Pilot License courses from GOI institutes (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating)(Maximum 20 slots per annum): In addition to maintenance allowance, an amount of ₹5,000 per flying hour for a maximum of 200 hours will be paid by the state govt with the approval of the govt of India
Postgraduate diploma courses in various branches of management and medicine
CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA etc
MPhil, PhD and Post-Doctoral programmes (DLitt, DSc, etc)
LLM 750 350
Group B
Graduate/postgraduate courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other paramedical branches like rehabilitation diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management and Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr Secondary (10+2)
Postgraduate courses not covered under Group A e.g. MA/M.Sc/M.Com/M.Ed./M.Pharma etc 510 335
Group C
All the other courses leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group A and B e.g. BA/B.Sc./B.Com etc.
400 210
Group D
All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is high school (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (Class XI and XII); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc.
260 160

Note

Scholars who are entitled to free boarding and/or lodging will be paid maintenance charges at 1/3rd of the hostellers' rate
ii) Reader charges for blind students (Blind scholars)
Group Reader allowance (in ₹ per month)
Group A and B 175
Group C 130
Group D 90
iii) Fees: Scholars will be reimbursed for the compulsory fees (e.g. enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical exam), excluding refundable deposits like caution money and security deposit.
iv) Study tours: A maximum of ₹900 per annum will be paid to scholars studying professional and technical courses, provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for completion of the course.
v) Thesis typing/printing charges: A maximum of ₹1,000 will be paid to scholars on the recommendation of the head of the institution

Note

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Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses (i.e. distance and continuing education) will be eligible for reimbursement of a non-refundable fee.
Besides reimbursement, such students will also be eligible for an annual allowance of ₹900 for essential/prescribed books, as applicable.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
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).
5Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' 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.)
9After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note

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All the 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.

Selection Process

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

Documents Required

A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature
Academic transcripts including certificates/diplomas/marksheets of the previous qualifying examination
Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO)
Family income certificate ( Note: - If self-employed, an income declaration affirming definite income from all sources through an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper)
Receipt acknowledging the scholarship in the previous year (for renewal, if applicable)
Disability certificate (if applicable)

Quick Info

Funding

Monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹750 and other benefits

Region

India

Deadline

2025-02-28

The selected candidates will receive the benefits in the following manner

i) Maintenance Allowance
Course Hostellers (in ₹ per month) Day Scholars (in ₹ per month)
Group A Degree and postgraduate level courses including M.Phil, PhD, Post-Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications)
Commercial Pilot License courses from GOI institutes (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating)(Maximum 20 slots per annum): In addition to maintenance allowance, an amount of ₹5,000 per flying hour for a maximum of 200 hours will be paid by the state govt with the approval of the govt of India
Postgraduate diploma courses in various branches of management and medicine
CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA etc
MPhil, PhD and Post-Doctoral programmes (DLitt, DSc, etc)
LLM 750 350
Group B
Graduate/postgraduate courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other paramedical branches like rehabilitation diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management and Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr Secondary (10+2)
Postgraduate courses not covered under Group A e.g. MA/M.Sc/M.Com/M.Ed./M.Pharma etc 510 335
Group C
All the other courses leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group A and B e.g. BA/B.Sc./B.Com etc.
400 210
Group D
All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is high school (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (Class XI and XII); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc.
260 160

Note

Scholars who are entitled to free boarding and/or lodging will be paid maintenance charges at 1/3rd of the hostellers' rate
ii) Reader charges for blind students (Blind scholars)
Group Reader allowance (in ₹ per month)
Group A and B 175
Group C 130
Group D 90
iii) Fees: Scholars will be reimbursed for the compulsory fees (e.g. enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical exam), excluding refundable deposits like caution money and security deposit.
iv) Study tours: A maximum of ₹900 per annum will be paid to scholars studying professional and technical courses, provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for completion of the course.
v) Thesis typing/printing charges: A maximum of ₹1,000 will be paid to scholars on the recommendation of the head of the institution

Note

-
Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses (i.e. distance and continuing education) will be eligible for reimbursement of a non-refundable fee.
Besides reimbursement, such students will also be eligible for an annual allowance of ₹900 for essential/prescribed books, as applicable.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
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).
5Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
6Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
7Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
8Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' 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.)
9After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note

-
All the 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.

Documents Required

A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature

Academic transcripts including certificates/diplomas/marksheets of the previous qualifying examination

Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO)

Family income certificate ( Note: - If self-employed, an income declaration affirming definite income from all sources through an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper)

Receipt acknowledging the scholarship in the previous year (for renewal, if applicable)

Disability certificate (if applicable)