Partial

Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students - Andaman and Nicobar 2026

Government of India

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students - Andaman and Nicobar 2026 is offered by the Government of India through the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It provides partial funding of up to INR 1,200 per month as a maintenance allowance to Scheduled Tribe students. The scholarship supports students enrolled in Class 11 and above, including High/Secondary School, Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Diploma, Medicine (MBBS/MD), and PhD levels. Eligible applicants must be Indian nationals, domiciled in Andaman and Nicobar, belong to the Scheduled Tribe category, and have an annual family income below INR 2,50,000. They must have passed matriculation, higher secondary, or any higher examination from a recognized University or Board. Applications are submitted online only, with required documents including domicile certificate, passport-size photograph, income certificate, and caste certificate.

Eligibility

Must be a domicile of Andaman and Nicobar.
Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
Must be studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary level (Class 11 to PhD).
Must have passed matriculation, higher secondary, or any higher examination from a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education.
Annual family income must be less than INR 2,50,000.

Benefits

Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 per month.
Leprosy-cured students who also have sickle cell anemia or thalassemia are eligible for disability allowance.

How to apply

Submit the application form online only.
Prepare the required documents: domicile certificate, passport-size photograph, family annual income certificate, and caste certificate duly signed by an authorized Revenue Office.
Complete and submit the online application before the rolling deadline.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/postmatric-scholarship-for-st-students-andaman-and-nicobar