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About the scholarship
The Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Andaman and Nicobar 2026–27, from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, supports Scheduled Tribe students of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in Classes 9 and 10 — cutting dropout in the move to secondary school. The A&N scholarship application portal went live on 3 July 2026 for the 2026–27 session.
Eligibility
- Indian national and domicile of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community as notified for the UT.
- Regular full-time student in Class 9 or 10 in a government school or a recognised school / Central-State Board.
- Annual family income below Rs 2,50,000, as per the scheme guidelines.
- Not receiving any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship.
Benefits
- Day scholars: Rs 225 per month × 10 months = Rs 2,250 per year.
- Hostellers: Rs 525 per month × 10 months = Rs 5,250 per year.
- Paid by DBT directly to the student's bank account.
Documents required
- Domicile certificate (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
- ST certificate
- Income certificate
- Previous class marksheet
- Bank details (Aadhaar-linked)
- Passport-size photograph
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)With Aadhaar-based eKYC.
- Select the scheme and submitBefore 31 December 2026.
FAQs
Rs 225/month as a day scholar or Rs 525/month as a hosteller, for 10 months of the academic year.
Below Rs 2,50,000 per year of family income from all sources, per the scheme guidelines.
Class 9 and Class 10.
On the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via the B4S 2026-27 A&N listing (31 Dec 2026; Rs 225 day / Rs 525 hostel per month; ST; A&N domicile; Class 9–10; portal live 3 Jul 2026) and EdexLive on the Ministry scheme (same monthly rates for 10 months; DBT; NSP route).