Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students in J&K: Applications Open for 2024-25
The Directorate of Tribal Affairs, Jammu and Kashmir, invites Scheduled Tribe (ST) students from the Union Territory to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the academic year 2024-25. Both fresh and renewal applications can be submitted online via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible students include those:
- Studying in recognized institutions (schools, colleges, universities, or technical/medical institutes) with valid U-DISE, AISHE, or NCVT codes.
- Enrolled in government, government-aided, or government-recognized institutions within or outside J&K.
Key Dates
- Application Submission:
- Start Date: November 27, 2024
- Last Date: December 27, 2024
- Verification by Institutional Nodal Officer (INO):
- Start Date: November 27, 2024
- Last Date: December 29, 2024
- Verification by District Nodal Officer (DNO):
- Start Date: November 27, 2024
- Last Date: January 2, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community and be domiciles of J&K.
- Have passed matriculation, higher secondary, or any higher examination from a recognized board or university.
- Have a family income of less than ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
- Hold a bank account linked to Aadhaar and a registered mobile number.
- Not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously.
- Ensure Aadhaar is seeded with their bank account for One Time Registration (OTR) and payment.
For detailed eligibility, visit the Ministry of Tribal Affairs website.
Steps for Online Application
For Fresh Students
- Download the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store and complete face authentication using the AadhaarfaceRD app.
- Register on NSP to generate the One Time Registration (OTR) number, mandatory for 2024-25 applications.
For Renewal Students
- Students who performed face authentication in 2023-24 will receive their OTR via SMS on their registered mobile number.
- Students without an OTR can retrieve it using the “Know Your OTR” feature on NSP.
Note: Communication will be sent to the registered email ID. Aadhaar-seeded accounts linked to NPCI are mandatory for scholarship disbursement.
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Documents Required
Applicants must upload:
- Domicile Certificate/Permanent Residence Certificate
- ST Category Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Income Certificate (or Salary Certificate for employed parents/guardians)
- Bonafide Certificate from the Head of the Institution
- Fee Receipt detailing the candidate’s class and semester
- Marksheet/Promotion Certificate from the last qualified examination
Important Instructions
- Use original documents for uploading. Edited or fraudulent certificates will result in rejection.
- For assistance, access the “Student User Manual” on the NSP website or visit nearby Common Service Centres (CSCs).
This scholarship aims to provide financial support to ST students, empowering them to pursue higher education. Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure timely submission and verification.