SC ST OBC Scholarship Yojana 2025 – ₹48,000 Scholarship for All Eligible Students, Apply Online Now

Good news for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC)! The government has announced the SC ST OBC Scholarship Yojana 2025, under which eligible students can receive up to ₹48,000 per year as financial assistance for their education.

This scheme aims to promote higher education and reduce dropout rates among economically disadvantaged communities by providing financial aid from school to postgraduate level. Here’s everything you need to know about the SC ST OBC Scholarship Scheme 2025, including eligibility criteria, benefits, documents required, and how to apply online.

✅ Highlights of SC ST OBC Scholarship Yojana 2025

Feature	Details
🎯 Scheme Name	SC ST OBC Scholarship Yojana 2025
📅 Launch Year	2025
🏛️ Launched By	Central & State Governments
👥 Target Beneficiaries	SC, ST, and OBC category students
💰 Scholarship Amount	Up to ₹48,000 per year
🌐 Application Mode	Online
📄 Official Portal	Varies Statetate (e.g., NSP, Digital India)

🧑‍🎓 Who is Eligible for SC, ST, and OBC Scholarship Yojana 2025?

To benefit from the scholarship, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Domicile: Must be a resident of India.
Category: Should belong to SC, ST, or OBC category (valid caste certificate required).
Education: Must be studying in a recognized institution (from Class 9 to Postgraduate level).
Annual Family Income:
- For SC/ST: Less than ₹2.5 lakh
- For OBC: Less than ₹1.5 lakh (some states allow up to ₹2 lakh)
Academic Performance: Must have secured passing marks in the last qualifying exam.
Not Availing Other Scholarships: The applicant should not be availing of any other government scholarship for the same course.

💵 Scholarship Benefits

Under this scheme, selected students are eligible to receive up to ₹48,000 per year, depending on their level of education and course. Here’s the approximate breakup:

Class 9–10 students: ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 annually
Class 11–12 students: ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 annually
Graduation students: ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 annually
Postgraduate students / Technical Courses: ₹30,000 to ₹48,000 annually

Note: Amounts may vary by state and course.

📑 Required Documents

To apply for the SC, S, andT OBC Scholarship, you must keep the following documents ready:

Aadhar Card
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Domicile Certificate
Income Certificate (recent and valid)
Previous year’s Marksheet
Bonafide Certificate from the Institution
Bank Passbook (linked with Aadhar)
Passport-size Photograph
Mobile number and Email ID

📝 How to Apply for SC ST OBC Scholarship Yojana 2025?

You can apply for the scholarship online through the state or central government portals. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Option 1: Via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Visit: https://scholarships.gov.in

Click on “New Registration“.
Read the guidelines and proceed.
Fill out your personal and educational details.
Upload all required documents.
Apply and take a printout for reference.

Option 2: Via State Portals (e.g., Digital Gujarat, UP Scholarship Portal, etc.)

States like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and others have their scholarship portals. Visit the respective website and follow the same registration and document upload process.

📆 Important Dates

Application Start Date: August 2025 (Varies by state)
Last Date to Apply: Usually in October–November 2025
Verification Deadline: November–December 2025
Scholarship Disbursement: From January 2026 onwards

Note: Always check the official portal for state-wise deadlines.

📝 Selection Process

Application Scrutiny: Submitted applications are verified by the institutes and nodal officers.
Document Verification: If any discrepancies are found, students are notified.
Final Approval: Eligible applications are forwarded to the state/central department.
Fund Transfer: Approved scholarship amounts are directly transferred to students’ bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).