| Name of Post: | Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students 2026-27 – Full Tuition, Last Date 31 October |
|---|---|
| Post Date / Update: | 19 October 2026 | 1:14 PM |
Short information: The Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students pays full tuition and an academic allowance to Scheduled Caste students admitted to notified institutions such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIMs, AIIMS and NLUs. Applications for 2026-27 are open on NSP till 31 October 2026.
Status: Applications open on NSP (first-year students for fresh, others for renewal). Details last checked on 19 October 2026.
Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students 2026-27 – Full Tuition, Last Date 31 October
Scholarship: Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opened | 1 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 31 October 2026 |
| Institute verification (Level 1) | Up to 15 November 2026 |
| District / State / Ministry verification | Up to 30 November 2026 |
Scholarship Amount
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition and non-refundable fees | Full amount (capped at Rs 2 lakh per year in private institutions) |
| Academic allowance (living, books, computer) | Rs 86,000 in the first year, Rs 41,000 per year after that |
Eligibility
- Belongs to a Scheduled Caste.
- Admitted to the first year of a full-time course after class 12 in an institution notified under the scheme (fresh applicants).
- Annual family income from all sources not more than Rs 8 lakh.
- Not more than two siblings from one family can get the scholarship. An affidavit is needed.
- 30% of each institution’s slots are reserved for SC girl students.
- Selection by merit in the admission exam; in a tie, lower family income gets preference.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card (or Aadhaar enrolment ID) with mobile number linked
- Bank account in the student’s name, seeded with Aadhaar for DBT
- Income certificate of the family for the current year from the competent authority
- Caste or category certificate, where the scheme needs it
- Previous year marksheet and current admission proof or fee receipt
- Recent photograph
- Affidavit that you are not the third sibling getting this scholarship
How to Apply
- Open the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and choose One Time Registration (OTR).
- Enter your mobile number and Aadhaar details. A reference number is sent by SMS.
- Install the NSP OTR app and the Aadhaar FaceRD app on an Android phone and complete face authentication with the reference number.
- Note down your 14-digit OTR number. It is used for every NSP scholarship from now on.
- Log in with the OTR number, choose the scheme, fill in academic, institution and bank details and upload documents.
- Submit the form and take a printout. Your institute must verify the application online before the verification deadline.
Tips Before You Apply
- Apply a few days before the last date. The portal is slow in the final week.
- Your name, date of birth and gender must match Aadhaar exactly, or face authentication fails.
- After submitting, ask your school or college to verify the form on NSP. An unverified form is rejected.
- NSP registration is free. Do not pay anyone who promises a scholarship.
Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying.
Important Links
| Apply Online (National Scholarship Portal) | Click Here |
| NSP One Time Registration (OTR) | Register / Login |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income limit for top class SC scholarship?
Rs 8 lakh per year from all sources.
What if I am not selected?
Students not selected can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students through their state portal or NSP.
Does the scholarship continue if I change college?
No. Changing the institution after selection ends the scholarship.
Please note: We prepare this page from the official notification and other public updates. Dates and links can change. Check the official website before you apply, pay a fee or download any document.