Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026–27

About the scholarship

The Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026–27, run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, recognises and promotes quality education beyond Class 12 among Scheduled Caste students admitted to notified premier institutions (IITs, NITs, IIMs, AIIMS and other listed institutions). It is applied for through the National Scholarship Portal.

Eligibility

• Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks.
• Secured admission to a notified institution for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Annual family income below Rs 8,00,000 (income certificate from a revenue officer not below Tehsildar rank).
• Maximum two siblings per family can benefit.
• Cannot hold any other Central/State scholarship simultaneously.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges — ceiling of Rs 2,00,000 per year for private institutions.
• Academic allowance: Rs 86,000 in the first year, Rs 41,000 per year after — for living expenses, books, stationery and a computer/laptop with accessories.
• 30% of slots per institution reserved for SC girl students (unfilled slots go to boys on merit).
• Paid by DBT; payable once admission is secured and classes begin.

Documents required

1. Caste certificate (SC)
2. Income certificate (revenue officer, Tehsildar rank or above)
3. Class 12 marksheet
4. Admission proof
5. Aadhaar + bank details

How to apply

1. Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
2. Register / log inComplete OTR if needed.
3. Select the schemeCentral Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students.
4. Upload documents and submitBefore 31 October 2026. No fee.

FAQs

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 listing (31 Oct 2026; full tuition up to Rs 2L/yr private; Rs 86,000/41,000 allowance; 60% Class 12; income < Rs 8L; 30% girls) and GovtSchemes.in FAQ (NSP schedule, documents, sibling cap).