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National Scholarship Portal NSP : 2021-22 Top Class Education Scheme For SC Students

What is NSP SC Top Class Education Scheme?

The Top Class Education Scheme aims at promoting quality education amongst students belonging to SCs, by providing full financial support. The Scheme will cover SC students for pursuing studies beyond 12th class. Last date to apply for scholarship is 30th November 2021. Students can apply for scholarship through National Scholarship Portal NSP.

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Eligibility

Those SC students having total annual family income from all sources up to Rs. 6.00 lakh and having secured admission in a full-time course in any of the notified institutions according to the general selection criteria prescribed by the concerned institution, will be eligible for scholarship under the Scheme to the extent of the number of scholarships (slots) allocated to the institution for the course.

In case the number of eligible students admitted exceeds the number of slots allotted to the institution, the scholarship will be restricted to the top students in the inter-se merit list based on the admission criteria for the course.

However, if there is more than one student with equal marks for the last available slot in an institution, preference should be given to the student with the lowest family income.

The remaining students from SC category admitted in the institution shall be eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) administered by this Ministry through State Governments/UT Administrations, provided such students are otherwise eligible under the said scheme.

How To Apply For SC Top Class Education Scheme?

Students can apply for Top Class Education Scheme For SC Students 2021-22 online through National Scholarship Portal

Apply Online : https://scholarships.gov.in/

Scholarship Amount

The SC students, who secure admission in the notified institutions, will be awarded scholarship to meet the requirements for

(i) full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 lakhs per annum per student for private sector institutions and Rs.3.72 lakhs per annum per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses)

(ii) living expenses to the beneficiary @ Rs. 2220/- per month per student
(iii) books and stationery @ Rs. 3000/- per annum per student and

(iv) a latest computer/laptop of reputed brand with accessories like UPS and printer limited to Rs. 45000/- per student as one time assistance during the course.

Mode of Payment

1. The Scheme will be funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 100% basis.

2. In respect of those institutions in which fee has been waived for SC students, the other four components, namely – other non refundable charges, boarding and lodging, books and stationery and computer/laptop and accessories – may be reimbursed under the scheme.

3. The scholarship will become payable immediately after a student has secured admission and has started attending the classes.

4. The payment of tuition fee and other non-refundable charges will be made directly to the institution by the Central Government through Direct Benefit Transfer mode.

5. Similarly, the payment of living expenses, books & stationery and computer/laptop with accessories will be made directly to the student by the Central Government through Direct Benefit Transfer mode.

What is the Last Date of SC Top Class Education Scheme?

Important Dates of NSP Top Class Education Scheme For SC Students are

Scheme Last Date : Open till 30-11-2021
Defective Verification : Open till 15-12-2021
Institute Verification :Open till 15-12-2021

Author : Ranjani