India Eligibility Finder

Government Schemes for Students

Students can access more than scholarships: education-loan support, skill-training with stipends, apprenticeships and internships all help fund and launch a career. This page brings together verified student-focused programmes across scholarships and education. Use the eligibility checker to see which fit your class, course, category and family income.

15 verified schemes in this category

ScholarshipEducation

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students studying at post-matriculation (class 11 and above) level, covering maintenance allowance and fees.

Benefit: Maintenance allowance + reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
📅 Annual window — typically closes around 31 Oct (verify on NSP)Source: scholarships.gov.in
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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Financial assistance to Other Backward Class students pursuing post-matriculation studies, subject to the notified family income ceiling.

Benefit: Maintenance allowance + fee reimbursement (as notified)
📅 Annual window — typically closes around 31 Oct (verify on NSP)Source: scholarships.gov.in
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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)

Scholarship to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to reduce drop-out at class 8 and encourage study through class 12.

Benefit: ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month) for classes 9 to 12
📅 Annual — via National Scholarship PortalSource: scholarships.gov.in
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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (College & University Students)

Scholarships to meritorious students from low-income families to meet part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.

Benefit: ₹12,000–₹20,000 per year depending on course level
📅 Annual — via National Scholarship PortalSource: scholarships.gov.in
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Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Pre / Post-Matric & Higher)

Pre-matric, post-matric and top-class/higher scholarships for students with benchmark disabilities to pursue education.

Benefit: Maintenance allowance, fee reimbursement and disability-related allowances
📅 Annual — via National Scholarship PortalSource: scholarships.gov.in
JobEducation

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Free skill training and placement support for rural poor youth, helping them get regular wage employment.

Benefit: Free skilling with placement support (and post-placement assistance)
📅 Open — via state skill missions / training centresSource: ddugky.gov.in
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PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC / EBC / DNT students)

Scholarships for meritorious OBC, Economically Backward Class (EBC) and De-notified Tribe (DNT) students in classes 9 and 11.

Benefit: Up to ₹75,000/year (Class 9 tier) and up to ₹1,25,000/year (Class 11 tier)
📅 Annual window — typically closes around 31 Oct (verify on NSP)Source: scholarships.gov.in
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Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes 9 & 10)

Support to Scheduled Caste students in classes 9 and 10 to reduce drop-out, with a monthly scholarship and academic allowances.

Benefit: Up to ₹525/month (day scholars) for 10 months + academic allowances (more for hostellers/Divyang)
📅 Annual window — typically closes around 31 Oct (verify on NSP)Source: scholarships.gov.in
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National Overseas Scholarship (SC & allied categories)

Fully-funded overseas Master's/PhD for SC, DNT, landless agricultural labourer and traditional-artisan students at top global universities.

Benefit: Tuition + maintenance (~USD 15,400/year) + airfare, visa and other allowances (100 awards/year)
📅 Annual window — notified yearly on nosmsje.gov.inSource: nosmsje.gov.in
EducationFinancial Assistance

PM-Vidyalaxmi (Education Loan)

Collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans through a single application routed to multiple banks, for students at quality higher-education institutions.

Benefit: Collateral-free loans; 3% interest subvention (loans up to ₹10 lakh) for family income ≤ ₹8 lakh; 75% credit guarantee up to ₹7.5 lakh
📅 Open — portal live year-roundSource: pmvidyalaxmi.co.in
JobEducation

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)

Paid, on-the-job apprenticeships across trades, with the government sharing part of the stipend cost with employers.

Benefit: Monthly stipend (commonly ₹5,000–₹9,000) during the apprenticeship
📅 Open — register on the portal; employers post openings year-roundSource: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
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National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0)

One-year on-the-job apprenticeships for degree engineers, diploma holders and vocational graduates, ending with a nationally-recognised certificate.

Benefit: Monthly stipend (commonly ₹9,000 for graduates, ₹8,000 for diploma holders); 50% reimbursed to employers
📅 Open — register on the NATS 2.0 portal; placements year-roundSource: nats.education.gov.in
ScholarshipEducationFinancial Assistance

Telangana ePASS Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement

Full tuition-fee reimbursement (RTF) plus a maintenance allowance (MTF) for Telangana students from reserved and minority categories in post-matric courses.

Benefit: 100% tuition reimbursement + maintenance allowance (via DBT)
📅 Annual window — typically closes ~31 Dec (verify on ePASS)Source: telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in
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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0)

Free short-term, industry-relevant skill training and certification to improve employability, including recognition of prior learning.

Benefit: Free skill training + national certification and employability support
📅 Open — batch-based enrolmentSource: skillindiadigital.gov.in
ScholarshipEducationWomen

AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls in Technical Education)

Scholarship for girl students in AICTE-approved technical diploma and degree courses to support their education.

Benefit: ₹50,000 per year (tuition, books, equipment, etc.)
📅 Annual window — typically closes around 31 Oct (verify on NSP)Source: scholarships.gov.in

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