NSP Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Jammu and Kashmir 2026-27

NSP Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Jammu and Kashmir 2026-27 is open to Post Doc students. This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the value of this scholarship is A monthly maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 and other benefits.

Open for

ST students studying in Class 11 to Postdoctoral level

Degree

Post Doc

Provided by

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Deadline

20 Sep 2026

Scholarship Value

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

To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:- be an Indian national be domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community be pursuing higher studies at the post-matric level from a recognised institution/university have passed Class 10 from a recognised university or board of education have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources

Note

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• Candidates who, after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education in different subjects i.e. I.Sc. after IA or B.Com. after a B.A. or M.A. degree in one subject after an M.A. degree in other subjects are ineligible.
• Candidates who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line continue professional studies in a different line e.g. LLB. After B.T./B.Ed. degree will not be eligible.
• Students pursuing part-time courses are ineligible for the scholarship.
• Applicants must not be availing any other scholarship/stipend for the same course from any other source.
• Students pursuing a postgraduate course in medicine are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

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 Postdoctoral 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 Post Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc. etc.)

f) L.L.M.

1,200 550

Group 2 a) Graduate/ Postgraduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma), Nursing (B.Nursing), LLB, BFS, 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 Sr. Secondary (Class 12)

b) Postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group-I (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 is not covered under Group I & II (e.g. BA/BSc/B Com etc.) 570 300

Group 4 All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which 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

• - Commercial Pilot License Course (CPL) - CPL course is covered under Group 'I'.
• The number of awards for CPL will be ₹ 10 per annum.
• The selection of 10 ST students for CPL course will be made through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
• Application for CPL course will be invited through advertisement.
• Interested ST students may apply for selection for grant of scholarship for pursuing CPL course.
• Additional Allowances for ST students with disabilities: -
• An additional stipend of Rs. 800/-per month (Rs. 9600 annually) will be given to the Divyangjan student who is hosteller and Rs.600 (Rs 7200 annually) to Day scholars.

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’ t o proceed with the scholarship application.

Note

• 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.