Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
This scholarship gives OBC non-creamy layer students from Class XI onwards a monthly maintenance allowance plus tuition fee reimbursement, for family income up to Rs 1.5 lakh. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal each academic year.
OBC students pursuing Class XI onwards, including professional and technical higher education, get a monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of course fees under this central scholarship, supporting continuation into higher studies.
The scheme is delivered through the National Scholarship Portal with state governments verifying eligibility and disbursing funds via DBT.
OBC non-creamy layer certificate, income certificate, admission/fee receipt, Aadhaar card, bank account details.
Class XI/XII, undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and professional courses at recognised institutions.
Family income should not exceed Rs 1.5 lakh per annum, though this varies slightly by state.
Directly into the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer after institute verification.
