Pre & Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (A&N UT) — 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)
Andhra Pradesh (4)
Jagananna Amma Vodi — Mother's Education Support Scheme (Andhra Pradesh) — Replaced by Talliki Vandanam (₹15,000 per child) from June 2025. Annual financial assistance of ₹15,000 per year to mothers/guardians of school-going children (Class 1–12 in government and aided schools) to support their children's education — paid in a single annual installment directly to the mother's bank account; applicable for all income groups with children enrolled in government/aided schools; encourages mothers to ensure 75%+ attendance and keep children in school; can be used for school uniforms, books, stationery, transport, or any educational need; women who are not the biological mother but are the primary caregiver/guardian are also eligible; approximately 42 lakh mothers benefited annually across AP; also includes free textbooks, mid-day meal, and school uniforms for enrolled students under converging schemes
AP SC/ST Corporation — Welfare & Livelihood Schemes (Andhra Pradesh) — Cluster of targeted welfare schemes administered through APSCFC (for SC) and TRICOR (for ST) covering multiple needs — key benefits: (1) Unit Assistance: ₹1 lakh–₹5 lakh loan at 4% interest for SC/ST entrepreneurs to start micro-enterprises (with 30–50% subsidy component); (2) Education: pre-matric and post-matric scholarships at ₹550–₹1,200 per month for SC/ST students in government and aided institutions; free residential school hostel seats in Gurukul schools across AP; (3) Land Distribution: allotment of ceiling surplus / government land to landless SC/ST agricultural labourers; (4) Scheduled Areas: special ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) programmes for ST in scheduled areas covering free seeds, tools, health camps, and PESA-based governance support; (5) AMBEDKAR OVERSEAS: scholarship for SC/ST students for higher education abroad
Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe Welfare & Scholarship Schemes — Arunachal Pradesh has over 26 major tribes (Adi, Nyishi, Galo, Apatani, Monpa, Wancho, Nocte, Tangsa, Idu Mishmi, Tagin, and others) — this cluster of schemes covers: (1) Pre-Matric Scholarship: ₹500–₹1,100 per month for ST students in Classes 9–10 studying in government or aided schools; (2) Post-Matric Scholarship: ₹750–₹1,500 per month for ST students in Class 11 through post-graduation; (3) Free Residential Gurukul / Tribal Hostels: hostel accommodation at district headquarters with free boarding, lodging, and study material for ST students studying away from home; (4) Cultural Preservation Grant: ₹5,000–₹10,000 per registered tribal cultural group for organising tribe-specific festivals, craft exhibitions, and language preservation activities; (5) Artisan Support: ₹4,000 annual tool kit grant for registered tribal artisans (weavers, cane-bamboo craftsmen, wood carvers); (6) Overseas Scholarship: full scholarship for meritorious ST students for higher education abroad; (7) PRC-based priority in all state government jobs and educational institutions
Pragyan Bharati Scheme (Assam) — Free scooty for girls scoring 75%+ in HSLC/HS · Free bicycle for other meritorious students
Abhinandan Education Loan Subsidy Scheme 2.0 (Assam) — ₹50,000 one-time subsidy on education loans of ₹2 lakh+ taken from scheduled commercial or rural banks between 01-Apr-2020 and 31-Mar-2024; only after repaying 25% of loan
CM's Special Scholarship for OBC / MOBC Students (Assam) — Post-Matric scholarship for OBC / MOBC students in higher education: ₹1,200–₹3,000/month stipend based on course type + reimbursement of admission & tuition fees at govt. or govt.-aided institutions
Arohan Mentor-Mentee Scheme (Assam) — ₹1,000 book grant (DBT) + free Samsung Tablet for meritorious govt-school students of Classes XI–XII + career mentoring sessions with IAS/IPS officers, professionals & entrepreneurs
CM's Bigyan Pratibha Sandhan (Assam) — Top 100 Class XI Science students (50 girls) get a one-week fellowship at India's premier scientific institutions; top 5 get international exposure at world-famous research centres · Mentoring by leading scientists
Bihar (9)
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme (7 Nischay) — Education loan up to ₹4 lakh at 4% simple interest (1% for girls, disabled & transgender) for higher education after Class 12; no collateral; moratorium till 1 year after course completion; covers tuition, hostel, books, laptop
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Bihar) — ₹50,000 total disbursed in installments from birth to graduation — ₹2,000 at birth, ₹1,000 at vaccination, ₹2,000 at Class 1, ₹10,000 at Class 12 and ₹25,000 at graduation; for girls of all castes
Mukhyamantri Atyant Pichhda Varg Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana (Bihar) — One-time: ₹1,00,000 on passing UPSC Civil Services prelims; ₹75,000 for UPSC IES / IES (Economic) / ISS; ₹50,000 for BPSC, Bihar Judicial, CDS, CAPF, NDA and other State PSC prelims; ₹30,000 for RBI Grade B, SBI / IBPS PO, LIC AAO, SSC CGL and RRB graduate exams. Only once.
Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatrvrikti Yojana (Bihar) — Post-Matric scholarship for minority students (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) in higher education: ₹1,000–₹3,000/month stipend + tuition and admission fee reimbursement at govt./aided institutions
Mukhyamantri Medhavritti Yojana (Bihar) — ₹15,000 scholarship for SC/ST girls passing Class 12 in First Division; ₹10,000 for Second Division — direct bank transfer to encourage higher education
Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for BC / EBC Students — Yearly scholarship by course, e.g. ₹2,000 (Intermediate), ₹5,000 (graduation / PG / ITI), ₹10,000 (polytechnic / diploma), up to ₹15,000 (professional / technical degree) — check the current rate on the portal.
Mukhyamantri Cycle Yojana (Bihar) — Free cycle worth ₹3,000 for Class 9 students enrolled in govt. schools in rural Bihar; helps reduce dropout by enabling access to distant schools
Mukhyamantri Poshak Yojana (Bihar) — Annual uniform allowance for govt. school students: ₹600 (Class 1–2), ₹700 (Class 3–5), ₹1,000 (Class 6–8), ₹1,500 (Class 9–12); credited directly to student's bank account
Chandigarh (4)
Post Matric Scholarship — SC/ST/OBC (Chandigarh) — Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance for SC/ST/OBC students studying in Class 11, 12, graduation, post-graduation, or professional courses in Chandigarh institutions; maintenance allowance ranges from ₹250–1,200/month depending on course type; for students with family income below ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST) and ₹1.5 lakh (OBC)
Ladli Scheme (Chandigarh) — ₹21,000 total financial support for a girl child born in Chandigarh — ₹5,000 on birth, ₹2,000 on Class 1 admission, ₹3,000 on Class 6 admission, ₹4,000 on Class 9 admission, ₹5,000 on Class 12 admission, ₹2,000 on matriculation; for families with annual income below ₹2 lakh; encourages girl education and reduces school dropout
SC Pre-Matric Scholarship (Classes 9–10) — Delhi — ₹3,500/year (day scholar) or ₹7,000/year (hosteller) for SC students in Classes 9–10 from families with income below ₹2.5 lakh; also covers maintenance allowance
Post-Matric Scholarship — SC/ST/OBC (Goa) — Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance for SC/ST/OBC students pursuing Class 11 and above (including professional courses — Engineering, Medical, Law, MBA); maintenance allowance ₹300–₹1,200/month depending on course level and hosteller/day scholar status; central + state combined funding
Goa Merit-cum-Means Scholarship — Financial assistance of ₹3,000–₹10,000/year for meritorious students from families with annual income ≤ ₹6 lakh pursuing graduation and post-graduation in Goa colleges; students with 60%+ marks in the qualifying exam are eligible; paid directly to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account
Ladli Laxmi Scheme (Goa) — ₹1,00,000 (₹1 lakh) financial assistance for a girl child on attaining age 18, provided she has completed Class 10 and remains unmarried; covers girls born on or after 1 April 2012 in families with annual income ≤ ₹3 lakh; amount deposited as fixed deposit at birth and released at maturity
Pratibha Protsahan Yojana (Haryana) — ₹8,000 (Class 10) · ₹10,000 (Class 12) · Up to ₹1,00,000 for IIT/Medical admission — for SC/BC meritorious students
Saksham Yuva Scheme (Haryana) — Monthly unemployment allowance that rises with your qualification (12th < graduate < postgraduate), plus a monthly honorarium for up to 100 hours of work a month when placed in a government department — rates change, so check the current amounts on hreyahs.gov.in.
HP Free Coaching for Competitive Exams — Free coaching for UPSC, HP Administrative Services, Banking, SSC & JEE/NEET for SC/ST/OBC/EWS youth with ₹1,500/month stipend
HP Free / Subsidised Bus Pass Scheme — Free HRTC bus travel for students (Class 1–12 in govt schools) and 50% concession for senior citizens & disabled persons
HP Free Uniform & Textbook Scheme — Free textbooks, 2 sets of uniforms & stationery kit every year for all government school students (Class 1–12)
J&K Super-75 Scholarship Scheme — Full fee waiver + ₹1,000/month stipend for top 75 meritorious students from each district of J&K who pass Class 10 with 75%+ marks and secure admission in government degree colleges; additionally, J&K's Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) provides ₹30,000/year academic allowance + ₹1 lakh/year maintenance for students from J&K studying professional and technical courses in institutions outside J&K
Post Matric Scholarship — SC / ST / OBC (J&K) — Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance for SC/ST/OBC students of J&K studying in Class 11 and above — maintenance allowance ranges from ₹300–1,200/month depending on course level and hostel/day-scholar status; for SC/ST students with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh and OBC students with income up to ₹1.5 lakh; over 1.2 lakh students covered annually in J&K
OBC Boys & Girls Hostel Scheme (KA) — Free residential hostel with meals, bedding & study room for OBC students studying away from home (Classes 5–Degree)
Pre & Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Ladakh UT) — Pre-Matric: ₹150–₹350/month for Class 9–10 students + ₹750–₹1,000 annual book grant; Post-Matric: ₹570–₹1,200/month for Class 11 and above + ₹1,000–₹3,000 book grant; hostel allowance of ₹190–₹380/month; full tuition fee reimbursement for degree and PG courses for ST students under the Tribal Sub-Plan; additional top-up from LAHDC scholarship fund of up to ₹10,000/year for meritorious students
Lek Ladki Yojana (Girl Child Financial Empowerment) — ₹1,01,000 total in 5 instalments from birth to age 18: ₹5,000 at birth → ₹6,000 (Class 1) → ₹7,000 (Class 6) → ₹8,000 (Class 11) → ₹75,000 lump-sum at 18. For yellow/orange ration card families.
Manipur (2)
Free Coaching for Competitive Exams — SC/ST/OBC/Minority (Manipur) — Free coaching for UPSC, SSC, Banking, NDA, and state PSC exams for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students; stipend of ₹1,500–₹2,500/month during coaching period; free study material and mock tests; residential facility for outstation students at select centres in Imphal; family income must be below ₹8 lakh/year
Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme (Manipur) — Annual scholarship of ₹10,000–₹25,000 for meritorious students from BPL/EWS and SC/ST/OBC families scoring 60%+ in Class 10 or 12 board exams — ₹10,000/year for Class 11–12; ₹15,000/year for UG; ₹25,000/year for PG / professional courses; paid via DBT to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account; fresh + renewal basis each academic year
Meghalaya (1)
Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme (Meghalaya) — Annual scholarship of ₹10,000–₹25,000 for meritorious students from ST/SC/OBC/EWS and general BPL families — ₹10,000/year for Class 11–12; ₹16,000/year for UG; ₹25,000/year for PG / professional courses; students must score 60%+ in MBOSE / SSLC board exams; paid via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account; renewable annually on maintaining 50%+ marks
Mizoram (1)
Mizoram Chief Minister's Merit Scholarship Scheme — Annual scholarship of ₹10,000–₹24,000 for meritorious Mizoram domicile students scoring 60%+ in MBSE Class 10 or Class 12 board exams; amount by level — ₹10,000/year for Class 11–12, ₹16,000/year for undergraduate, ₹24,000/year for postgraduate courses; credited directly to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account; renewable annually on maintaining 55%+ in each academic year; priority to ST students and those from remote districts
Nagaland (2)
Nagaland Chief Minister's Merit Scholarship Scheme — Annual scholarship for meritorious Nagaland domicile students scoring 60%+ in NBSE (Nagaland Board of School Education) Class 10 or Class 12 exams — ₹10,000/year for Class 11–12, ₹15,000/year for undergraduate, ₹22,000/year for postgraduate and professional courses; credited directly to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account; renewable annually on maintaining 55%+ marks; priority to ST students, first-generation learners, and students from remote Eastern Nagaland (Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng)
Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana — Laptop DBT (Odisha) — ₹30,000 one-time financial assistance directly credited to bank account (DBT) for 12th pass meritorious students to purchase a laptop; 15,000 scholarships distributed per year; open to SC/ST/OBC/General/SBC/EBC students; formerly called Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana — renamed in 2024
Banishree Scholarship — Students with Disabilities (Odisha) — ₹400/month (Class 1–5), ₹500 (Class 6–10), ₹600–₹700 (+2 / +3), ₹700 (PG, technical / vocational); extra reader allowance for visually impaired and transport allowance for some.
Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme (Puducherry) — Scholarship for meritorious students studying in Class 11 to post-graduation in Puducherry institutions — ₹500–₹1,500/month based on course; full tuition fee reimbursement for SC/ST/OBC students; one-time laptop/tablet grant of ₹15,000 for students securing above 85% in Class 10 and 12; for students with family income below ₹3 lakh/year
Free Uniform, Books & Noon Meal Scheme (Puducherry) — All students enrolled in government schools in Puducherry receive: free textbooks and stationery, free school uniform (2 sets per year), free noon meals (hot cooked food during school days), free footwear, and a ₹1,000 annual cash incentive for girl students to prevent dropouts; covers Classes 1 to 12 in all Puducherry government schools
Punjab Minority Pre/Post-Matric Scholarship — ₹1,000–₹10,000/year scholarship for minority community students (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) with income ≤₹2L
Hamari Beti Yojana (Rajasthan) — Top-4 girl toppers per district (Class 12 RBSE): laptop + ₹1 lakh scholarship · State topper: additional ₹1 lakh for international study
Rajasthan Ambedkar DBT Voucher Yojana — ₹2,000/month rent voucher (urban) · ₹1,000/month (semi-urban) for SC/OBC/EWS/MBC students living away for studies
Devnarayan Chatra Scooty Yojana — Free scooty + ₹10,000–₹20,000/year stipend for OBC backward-class girl students scoring ≥50% in Class 12
Sikkim Sports Excellence & Youth Development Scheme — Financial and institutional support for Sikkim's talented young athletes and sports infrastructure — key benefits: monthly stipend of ₹3,000–₹8,000 for selected athletes in priority sports — football, archery, boxing, weight-lifting, tae-kwon-do, and traditional Sikkimese games (Dahi Handi, Kabaddi) — shortlisted through district-level trials; free residential training at Paljor Stadium Complex, Gangtok and district sports training centres with diet allowance of ₹150/day; full sponsorship (travel, kit, accommodation, entry fee) for athletes representing Sikkim at National Games, Khelo India Games, and South Asian Games; ₹25,000–₹5 lakh cash award for medal winners at national and international events (scaled by level and medal colour); ₹10,000 sports equipment grant per year for school-level athletes identified as outstanding by their Sports Teacher; free sports injury treatment and physiotherapy at SSNM District Hospital, Gangtok; grassroots coaching programme — 1 coach deployed per block for football and archery talent identification; sports scholarship for Class IX–XII students who represent state in national-level competitions
Chief Minister's Meritorious Scholarship — Sikkim — State merit scholarship for Sikkim Subject students excelling in board examinations and pursuing higher education — key benefits: ₹1,500–₹3,000 per month for undergraduate students (varies by stream: arts/commerce ₹1,500, science ₹2,000, professional/technical courses ₹3,000); ₹3,500–₹5,000 per month for postgraduate students (higher for engineering, medicine, law); one-time laptop grant of ₹25,000 for students scoring 80%+ in Class XII board exams pursuing degree courses; special additional ₹500/month incentive for girl students in STEM fields; scholarship continues for full course duration subject to annual renewal based on passing each year; covers students studying in Sikkim or at recognized institutions outside state; priority for first-generation learners from BPL families; managed through the scholarship portal of Sikkim HRD Dept.
Sikkim Scheduled Tribe Welfare & Development Schemes — Bundle of welfare and development benefits exclusively for ST communities (Lepcha, Bhutia, Limboo/Subba, and other recognised Sikkimese tribes) — includes: pre-matric and post-matric scholarship for ST students (₹400–₹1,200 per month depending on class and boarding/day status); free hostel accommodation in government tribal hostels at Gangtok, Namchi, Geyzing, and Mangan for students studying away from home; ₹5,000 annual cultural preservation grant for registered tribal cultural groups; tribal identity card issued by Tribal Welfare Dept. for priority access across all state schemes; ₹3,500 tool kit grant per annum for traditional artisans (Lepcha weavers, Bhutia thangka painters, bamboo-cane craftsmen); reservation in state government jobs and educational institutions; legal aid and land rights support through dedicated ST cell; special package for Dzongu Lepcha Reserve residents — fully protected ecological zone of North Sikkim
Tamil Nadu (5)
Pudhumai Penn Scheme (TN) — ₹1,000/month for girls in college, diploma or ITI who studied Class 6–12 in government schools
Telangana Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST Students — Full scholarship covering tuition fee + living allowance up to ₹25 Lakh/year for SC/ST students pursuing Masters / PhD at top foreign universities
Minority Post-Matric Scholarship (Telangana) — Full tuition fee + maintenance allowance ₹230–₹1,200/month for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain students studying after Class 10
Mukhyamantri Meritorious Student Scholarship (Tripura) — Annual scholarship of ₹12,000–₹30,000 for meritorious students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS and general BPL families scoring 60%+ in Class 10 or 12 board exams; amount varies by level — ₹12,000/year for Class 11–12, ₹18,000/year for UG, ₹30,000/year for PG; paid directly to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana (UP) — ₹25,000 total in 6 milestone-based installments for girl children from birth to graduation — ₹2,000 at birth, ₹1,000 at vaccination (1 year), ₹2,000 at Class 1 admission, ₹3,000 at Class 6 admission, ₹5,000 at Class 9 admission, ₹7,000 at graduation/diploma admission; family income must be below ₹3 lakh/year; amount was increased from ₹15,000 in April 2024
UP Free Smartphone / Tablet Yojana (DigiShakti) — Free smartphone or tablet with pre-loaded content and 1-year data SIM for youth currently enrolled in graduation, post-graduation, diploma, ITI, polytechnic, or other skill development courses in UP; device worth approx. ₹12,000 distributed directly through college/institute; scheme covers all categories — SC/ST/OBC/General
UP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Dashmottar Chhatravritti) — Class 9–10: fixed yearly scholarship (e.g. about ₹3,000 for General). Class 11 onwards: monthly maintenance allowance (about ₹230–₹1,200 by course) + non-refundable fees reimbursed. Paid by DBT once a year; rates by category on the portal.
Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana — Free Coaching (UP) — Completely free coaching for competitive exams — UPSC (IAS/IPS/IFS), UPPSC/PCS, JEE, NEET, NDA, CDS, SSC, Banking (PO/Clerk), UPSSSC, TET and other recruitment exams; direct mentorship by serving IAS/PCS officers; free digital library and study materials; both online classes and offline batches at divisional centres across UP; no fees at any stage
Uttarakhand (3)
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojana (Uttarakhand) — Merit scholarship for students scoring 70%+ in Class 10 (Uttarakhand Board) — ₹600/month for Class 11–12 students; ₹1,000–₹2,000/month for undergraduate students; ₹2,500/month for postgraduate students; paid directly to bank account for academic year duration; open to all categories with family income ≤ ₹6 lakh
Post-Matric Scholarship — SC/ST/OBC (Uttarakhand) — Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance for SC/ST/OBC students pursuing Class 11 and above (including professional courses — Engineering, Medical, Law, MBA) in Uttarakhand; maintenance allowance ₹300–₹1,200/month based on course level and hosteller/day scholar status; funded jointly by central and state governments
Nanda Gaura Devi Kanya Dhan Yojana (Uttarakhand) — ₹51,000 one-time grant deposited as FD in the girl child's name on passing Class 12 from a government/aided school in Uttarakhand; for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL families with annual income ≤ ₹72,000 (rural) / ≤ ₹96,000 (urban); girl must be unmarried and aged ≤ 25 at the time of application; amount released on reaching age 18
West Bengal (7)
West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme — Education loan up to ₹10 lakh at 4% simple interest (0% for women, disabled & transgender students) for higher education after Class 12; no collateral; no income limit; repayment begins 1 year after getting a job; covers tuition, hostel, books, laptop
Aikyashree Scholarship (West Bengal) — Pre-matric & Post-matric scholarship for minority students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi): ₹1,000–₹3,000/month stipend for post-matric + admission & tuition fee reimbursement; family income < ₹2 lakh/year
Kanyashree Prakalpa / Kanya Ratna (West Bengal) — K1: ₹1,000/year annual scholarship for unmarried girls aged 13–18 in Class 8–12 (family income < ₹1.2 lakh/year); K2: ₹25,000 one-time grant when girl turns 18 and remains unmarried in education; UN award-winning scheme
Taruner Swapna — Free Tablet Scheme (West Bengal) — Free Android tablet to Class 12 students who appeared in the WB Board (WBCHSE / Madrasah Board) examinations from govt./govt.-aided schools; digital learning tool to bridge the digital divide
Sabuj Sathi Scheme (West Bengal) — Free bicycle for all students enrolled in Class 9–12 in govt., govt.-aided schools and madrasas across West Bengal; gender-neutral; over 1 crore bicycles distributed since launch
Shikshashree Scholarship (West Bengal) — Annual scholarship for SC/ST students in Class 5–8 in govt./govt.-aided schools: ₹800/year (Class 5–6); ₹1,000/year (Class 7–8); ₹1,300/year (Class 9–10); paid directly to student's bank account