Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students 2026-27
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Short Information
Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students provides financial support to eligible SC students studying in notified/empanelled higher education institutions and eligible courses.
Important Dates
- The Ministry has issued 2026-27 scheme guidelines. Application and verification dates should be checked on NSP/Ministry notifications.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Nil / No fee.
Eligibility
- • Applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC).
- • Admission must be in an eligible/notified institution and course after Class XII.
- • Family income must meet the current scheme limit.
- • Course/institution and other conditions in the 2026-27 guidelines apply.
- • Renewal depends on academic progress and scheme conditions.
Scholarship Details
2026-27 Update
- The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has published the 2026-27 scheme guidelines. Always follow the latest guideline for income, institution and benefit conditions.
Important
- Do not assume every college/course is covered. Check the notified institution/course eligibility before applying.
How to Apply
- Register/login on NSP → select Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students → enter category, income, course and institution details → upload certificates → final submit → institute verification → track status.
Description
Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students provides financial support to eligible SC students studying in notified/empanelled higher education institutions and eligible courses.
Important Dates:
The Ministry has issued 2026-27 scheme guidelines. Application and verification dates should be checked on NSP/Ministry notifications.
Eligibility:
• Applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC).
• Admission must be in an eligible/notified institution and course after Class XII.
• Family income must meet the current scheme limit.
• Course/institution and other conditions in the 2026-27 guidelines apply.
• Renewal depends on academic progress and scheme conditions.
How to Apply:
Register/login on NSP → select Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students → enter category, income, course and institution details → upload certificates → final submit → institute verification → track status.
Benefits:
Tuition/non-refundable fee and academic/living-related assistance may be provided as per the current 2026-27 guidelines and approved institution/course.
Documents Required:
SC certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar, admission/bonafide, fee details, marksheets, bank details and institution/course proof.
Important Dates:
The Ministry has issued 2026-27 scheme guidelines. Application and verification dates should be checked on NSP/Ministry notifications.
Eligibility:
• Applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC).
• Admission must be in an eligible/notified institution and course after Class XII.
• Family income must meet the current scheme limit.
• Course/institution and other conditions in the 2026-27 guidelines apply.
• Renewal depends on academic progress and scheme conditions.
How to Apply:
Register/login on NSP → select Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students → enter category, income, course and institution details → upload certificates → final submit → institute verification → track status.
Benefits:
Tuition/non-refundable fee and academic/living-related assistance may be provided as per the current 2026-27 guidelines and approved institution/course.
Documents Required:
SC certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar, admission/bonafide, fee details, marksheets, bank details and institution/course proof.
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