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Central Government Scheme Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students

The Scheme aims at recognising and promoting quality education amongst students belonging to SCs by providing financial support. The Scheme will cover SC students for pursuing studies beyond the 12th class.

Scheduled Caste (SC) Student Students
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Online
Apply on Official Portal

About the Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students Scheme

The scheme "Top Class Education for Scheduled Caste Students" by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India aims to recognize and promote quality education among Scheduled Caste students by providing financial support for pursuing studies beyond Class 12. Through this scheme, scholarship assistance covering tuition fees, non-refundable charges, and academic allowance is provided to eligible Scheduled Caste students studying in notified institutions of excellence across the country. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through the National Scholarship Portal. A total of 1,900 fresh scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of merit. Thirty percent of the scholarship slots are reserved for eligible Scheduled Caste girl students. The scholarship is available for the full duration of the approved course, subject to satisfactory academic progress and fulfillment of the scheme conditions. The scheme seeks to reduce financial barriers and enable students from Scheduled Caste communities to access high-quality higher education opportunities.

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Benefits

  1. Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges shall be paid.
  2. For private sector institutions, the fee support is subject to a ceiling of ₹2,00,000 per annum per student.
  3. Academic Allowance:
  • ₹86,000 in the first year.
  • ₹41,000 in each subsequent year.
  1. Allowance covers living expenses, books and stationery, computer/laptop, UPS, printer, and any other academic requirements necessary for successful completion of the course.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
  2. The applicant should have secured admission to a notified institution identified under the scheme.
  3. The applicant should be pursuing a course beyond Class 12 in a notified institution.
  4. The applicant&#39;s total annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹8,00,000.
  5. The applicant should be admitted through the prescribed admission process and satisfy the merit requirements applicable to the institution/course.
  6. The applicant should be a first-year student of the approved course for consideration under the fresh scholarship category.

> Reservation:

  • 30% of the scholarship slots are reserved for eligible Scheduled Caste girl students.
  • Unutilized slots reserved for girls may be transferred to eligible male students.

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How to Apply for Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students

Application mode: Online

Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.

Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. And click “New Registration”.

Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.

Read the undertaking carefully. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.

Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)

Fill the details and click “Register”.

Your Application ID and password will be displayed.

The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction

Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.

Type the Captcha and click “Login”.

On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.

Create a new password and confirm.

Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.

Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.

You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.

Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

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Exclusions

  1. The applicant shall not be eligible if the annual family income exceeds ₹8,00,000.
  2. The applicant shall not be eligible for a fresh scholarship if he/she is already studying in the 2nd year or a higher year of the course.
  3. The applicant shall not be eligible if he/she is not studying in a notified institution covered under the scheme.
  4. The applicant shall not receive benefits under any other similar scholarship scheme of the Central Government or a State Government for the same course of study.
  5. More than 2 siblings from the same family shall not be eligible to receive benefits under the scheme.
  6. The scholarship shall be discontinued if the applicant changes the institution after selection under the scheme.
  7. The scholarship shall be stopped if the applicant fails to get promoted to the next academic year and shall be restored only after promotion to the next class/year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students scheme?

The scheme &quot;Top Class Education for Scheduled Caste Students&quot; by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India aims to recognize and promote quality education among Scheduled Caste students by providing financial support for pursuing studies bey…

Who is eligible for Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students?

The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The applicant should have secured admission to a notified institution identified under the scheme. The applicant should be pursuing a course beyond Class 12 in a notified institution. The applicant&39;s total annual family income fro…

What benefits does Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students provide?

Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges shall be paid. For private sector institutions, the fee support is subject to a ceiling of ₹2,00,000 per annum per student. Academic Allowance: ₹86,000 in the first year. ₹41,000 in each subsequent year. Allowance covers living expenses, books and station…

How can I apply for Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students?

Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents. Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. And click “New Registration”. Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”. Step 2: A Registration Form will appe…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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