J&K NSP Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students > Eligibility Rules, Scholarship Amount & Online Application

The J&K NSP Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students is a government financial assistance scholarship scheme that is designed to support Scheduled Tribe students of Jammu & Kashmir who want to continue education after Class 10. The scheme is run through the National Scholarship Portal and its main aim is to reduce dropout rates caused by financial hardship. Students enrolled in higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, technical, vocational and research-level courses can apply for this scholarship scheme and get benefit from this scheme. Eligible candidates receive monthly scholarship assistance based on their course category and residential status. Annual family income for candidates should be less than rs 2.5 lakh from all sources. Candidate need to submit online through NSP and verified at institute, district and state levels. The scholarship will cover tuition-related costs, academic expenses and living support for hostellers.

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?

Students must meet the following eligibility conditions to apply for the J&K NSP Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students:

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1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category recognized in Jammu & Kashmir
2. The student must have passed Class 10 or higher from a recognized board or university
3. Annual family income from all sources must not exceed rs 2.5 lakh
4. The applicant must be pursuing post-matric studies such as Class XI, XII, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral programs
5. The student must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account in a scheduled bank
6. The applicant must not be receiving any other centrally or state-funded scholarship

Courses Covered and Monthly Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount under the J&K NSP Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students depends on the type of course and whether the student is a hosteller or day scholar.

Documents Required for Online Application

Applicants must upload clear and valid documents on the National Scholarship website.

1. Recent passport-size photograph
2. Aadhaar card
3. Jammu & Kashmir domicile certificate
4. Previous qualifying examination marksheet or certificate
5. Scheduled Tribe caste certificate issued by Tehsildar or above
6. Income certificate of parents or guardian
7. Bank passbook first page showing account details and IFSC

How to Apply Online Through NSP

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal and open the new registration section after carefully reading the guidelines.
2. Complete fresh registration using Aadhaar-linked personal details and create login credentials.
3. Log in to the portal and select J&K NSP Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students from the available schemes.
4. Enter academic, personal, and bank details accurately and upload all required documents.
5. Review the filled application form and submit it for institutional verification.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can Class 11 students apply for J&K NSP Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students?
Yes, students enrolled in Class XI and XII after passing Class 10 are eligible under Group 4 courses.

Q2. Is Aadhaar mandatory for application?
Yes, Aadhaar is required for registration, bank linkage, and identity verification on NSP.

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Q3. When is the scholarship amount credited?
The amount is credited after completion of all verification stages and state approval.

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