DEVIL Several government scholarship exams and schemes are specially designed to support SC/ST/OBC/EWS category students in their education:
🎓 National Level Scholarships
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS): For Class 8 students (mainly for EWS category).
- National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of SC Students (NFSC): For pursuing UG, PG, and PhD.
- Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students: Provides full financial support for higher education in premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, etc.
- National Fellowship for OBC Students (NF-OBC): For PG and PhD level studies.
- National Fellowship for EWS Students: For economically weaker sections pursuing higher education.
🏫 State-Level Scholarships
Each state government offers its own Post-Matric & Pre-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students.
Examples
- UP Post-Matric Scholarship
- Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship
- Maharashtra Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC
💻 Other Popular Schemes
- Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS): For meritorious students from low-income families (including EWS).
- NSP (National Scholarship Portal): One-stop platform for applying to most central & state government scholarships.
If you belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS category, you can apply for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Higher Education Scholarships through your state scholarship portal or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These schemes cover tuition fees, hostel charges, and provide financial aid for books and other expenses.