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Andaman & Nicobar · Student / SC-ST ScholarshipAlso known as: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students · SC/ST छात्रों के लिए प्री व पोस्ट मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति
| Scheme | Pre & Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (A&N UT) |
|---|---|
| For | Student / SC-ST Scholarship |
| Where | Andaman & Nicobar |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹21,600 |
| Department | A&N Social Welfare Dept. / Ministry of Tribal Affairs & Ministry of Social Justice (GoI) |
| How to apply | Online |
| Info checked | 2026-10-28 |
In short — check the official website for the full rules.
Apply online on the official government website (link below).
Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemes Visit Official Government Website ↗Resident of Andaman & Nicobar. For: Students. Category: SC, ST.
Pre-Matric (Class 9–10): ₹150–₹350/month maintenance allowance + ₹750 annual book grant; Post-Matric (Class 11 and above): ₹570–₹1,200/month + ₹1,000–₹3,000 book grant + ₹190–₹380 hostel allowance/month; full tuition fee reimbursement for ST students pursuing degree/PG; additional A&N UT merit scholarship of ₹5,000–₹12,000 for top-performers; special overseas scholarship for tribal students admitted to foreign universities; free coaching for competitive exams (UPSC, SSC, banking) (about ₹21,600 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate (SC/ST) issued by A&N UT authority, Domicile Certificate (A&N UT), Previous Year Marksheet / School Certificate, Current Year Institution Enrollment Certificate, Bank Account (student's name, Aadhaar-linked), Income Certificate (family income < ₹2.5 lakh for SC), Passport Photo, Mobile Number & Email ID.
Apply online on the official website: https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/23
Answer a few simple questions on YojanaSahay — it tells you free of cost which schemes you qualify for, with the documents for each.
Official link last checked: 2026-10-28