NSP Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students

NSP Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students 2024-25 is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for SC students pursuing or admitted to undergraduate or postgraduate studies in any discipline. The scheme recognises and promotes quality education beyond Class 12 among Scheduled Caste (SC) students. Selected candidates will receive an academic allowance of ₹86,000 in the first year of study & ₹41,000 in every subsequent year to cover other expenses.

Eligibility:

• Belong to The Scheduled Caste (sc) Category
• Have Passed the Class 12 Examination with A Minimum of 60% Marks
• Have Secured Admission to A Recognised College or University in India to Pursue a Full-Time Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree
• Have an Annual Income of less than ₹8,00,000 from all sources

Documents Required:

• Caste certificate
• Income certificate (issued by a revenue officer, not below the rank of a Tehsildar)
• Bank account details of the institution and the student
• Proof of admission
• Scorecard of entrance exam qualified (if applicable)
• Class 12 mark sheets
• The fee structure of the program.

Benefits:

• Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges: A ceiling of ₹2,00,000 per annum per student applies to private sector institutions.
• Academic allowance:
  • First year: ₹86,000
  • Subsequent years: ₹1,00,000 per year