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If you come from general category and need money for studies then this news is for you. In fact, it is often believed that only reserved category students get the benefit of government scholarship. But it is not so, general category students also get the benefit of government scholarship. Let us know the complete details…

Under the schemes run by the government, students get financial assistance ranging from Rs 12 thousand to Rs 80 thousand or more every year. Applications for most scholarships are made through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Central Sector Scholarship Most Popular Scheme

One of the most popular schemes for general category students is the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students. The benefit of this scheme is available to those students who have performed well in the 12th board examination.

For this scholarship, the student must be in the top 20 percent (80th percentile) in 12th. Also, the annual income of the family should be less than Rs 8 lakh. The age of the student applying should be between 18 to 25 years. Under this scheme, assistance of Rs 12,000 per year is given for the first three years of college and Rs 20,000 per year in the fourth and fifth years.

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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Daughters

AICTE’s Pragati Scholarship is a great support for girl students pursuing engineering and technical education. This scheme is for those girl students who are pursuing degree or diploma course in AICTE approved institute.

Under the scheme, financial assistance up to Rs 50,000 is given annually to girl students. This amount can be used to meet fees, books, laptops and other educational needs. For this, the annual income of the family should be less than Rs 8 lakh.

Science students can get scholarship of Rs 80,000

INSPIRE Scholarship Scheme is available for students studying science subjects. This scheme is run to encourage talented students in the field of science and research. Students who have performed well in 12th or have secured better ranks in competitive exams like JEE and NEET can apply for this scheme. Selected students are given financial assistance of up to Rs 80,000 every year. Apart from this, they also get facilities related to mentorship and research.

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Studying MBA is the dream of lakhs of students in the country, but sometimes high fees become a big challenge for financially weak students. In such a situation, the Central Government and various institutions run many scholarships to provide financial assistance to the students. The objective of these schemes is to help talented and needy students to pursue higher education.

National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) is for students pursuing post graduate level studies. Under this, selected students are given financial assistance of Rs 15,000 every month for 10 months. For this, the age of the candidate should be less than 30 years. Also doing post graduate degree for the first time. Apart from this, you should be studying in a regular (full-time) course in a recognized institute.

Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students

This is an important scheme for the students of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. Under this, the compulsory educational fees of the students are reimbursed and maintenance allowance is also given. The eligibility for this is that the applicant belongs to SC or ST category. Also, the annual income of the family should be less than Rs 2.5 lakh.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Students

This Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority is run for the students of minority communities. Under this, students are provided annual assistance up to Rs 30,000 or the actual course fee (whichever is less). Apart from this, maintenance allowance is also given. The student should belong to minority community. Must have obtained at least 50 percent marks in the previous examination. The annual income of the family should be less than Rs 2.5 lakh.

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Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme

This scheme is for the dependents and widows of martyrs, deceased or ex-servicemen of the armed forces. Scholarships are given every month to eligible students studying in various professional and technical courses including MBA. Under this, assistance ranging from Rs 2,250 to Rs 2,500 per month is given.

how to apply?

Applications for most of the scholarship schemes of the Central Government are made through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Apart from this, state governments and many top business schools, especially Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), also provide fee waivers and scholarships for economically weaker students.

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