A&N Social Welfare Dept. / Ministry of Tribal Affairs & Ministry of Social Justice (GoI)
Benefit
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)