SC / ST / OBC

Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, EBC and DNT students: Top Class Education, PM YASASVI, post-matric schemes and free coaching, with official links and last dates.

• Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026-27 — 31 October 2026

  Full tuition (up to ₹2 lakh a year at private institutes) plus ₹86,000 in the first year for SC students in notified top institutions. Apply by 31 October 2026.

• PM YASASVI Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC & DNT Students 2026-27 — 31 October 2026

  Tuition (up to ₹2 lakh a year at private institutes), ₹3,000 a month living expenses and ₹5,000 a year for books. Apply by 31 October 2026.

• National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (Top Class) 2026-27 — 31 October 2026

  For Scheduled Tribe students in notified top institutions. Family income limit ₹6 lakh a year. Apply by 31 October 2026.

• Free Coaching for SC & OBC Students 2026-27 — 31 October 2026

  Free coaching for competitive and entrance exams for SC and OBC students (and PM CARES for Children beneficiaries). Apply on NSP by 31 October 2026.

• Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Maharashtra)

  Post-matric scholarship for Scheduled Caste students in Maharashtra, applied for through MahaDBT.

• Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, VJNT & SBC Students (Maharashtra)

  Post-matric scholarships for OBC, VJNT and SBC students in Maharashtra, applied for through MahaDBT.