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Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship to the Students of Other Backward Classes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, for Pursuing Higher Studies Anywhere in India after Secondary Level (Except Class XI & XII)

The objective of the scheme is to provide additional scholarship to the OBC students belonging to the non-creamy layer of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for pursuing higher education after Secondary (X)/Senior Secondary (XII), in government-recognized Polytechnic/ITI/College/University anywhere in India.

Authority

State

Region

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Value of Scholarship: | - Under this scheme, an amount of ₹1000/- per month shall be sanctioned to the eligible students belonging to the OBC category. | Payment and Mode of Disbursal of Scholarship: | - The scholarship shall be payable for a duration of ten months in an academic session. | - The scholarship shall be admissible only to the passed-out students of the previous academic session. (e.g. A student after passing Class XI/Class XII will be eligible for a scholarship only after he/she completes 1st year of the higher education/professional course ) | - The scholarship amount shall be directly credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary by the Department of Social Welfare. | - The award of a scholarship will depend upon the fund availability in a particular financial year.

Who can apply

All courses leading to a Degree of Graduation and Post-Graduation.; M.Phil, Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Litt., D.Sc. etc.); Post-Doctoral Research in Medicine (Allopathy, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Design and Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications etc.; Post-Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of Management and medicine, Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course, etc.; C.A/I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A./ etc.; Graduate/Post-Graduate Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Nursing (B.Nursing), LLB, BFS, other Para-medical branches like Rehabilitation Diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services, etc. (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation, etc.) for which educational qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2).; Post Matriculation level non-degree courses for which educational qualification is Secondary Level (Class-X), for vocational stream, ITI course, 3 years Diploma courses in Polytechnic, etc.; Students pursuing Post-graduate courses in Medicine shall be eligible for this scholarship provided they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to provide additional financial assistance (Scholarship) to the OBC students belonging to the non-creamy layer of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for pursuing higher education after Secondary (X)/Senior Secondary (XII), in Government-recognized Polytechnic/ITI/College/University anywhere in India, as an incentive to supplement to the cost of their education.

Which is the implementing department of this scheme?

The scheme shall be implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Andaman and Nicobar Administration through the funds made available under the Union Territory Plan.

Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?

The students who belong to OBCs so specified and notified in relation to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and are domicile of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and who have passed Secondary (Class X)/Senior Secondary (Class XII) from a recognized Board of School Education and pursuing higher education in a recognized Institution/University shall be eligible for award of this scholarship.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under this scheme, an amount of [?]1000/- per month shall be sanctioned to the eligible students belonging to the OBC category.

Is this scheme only for the students of Other Backward Classes Category?

Yes, the student should belong to Other Backward Classes Category.

Is a student pursuing Post-graduate courses in Medicine eligible for this scholarship?

Yes, the student who is pursuing Post-graduate courses in Medicine shall be eligible for this scholarship provided he/she is not allowed to practice during the period of his/her course.

What is the duration of scholarship?

The scholarship shall be payable for a duration of ten months in an academic session.

How many children of a parent/guardian are eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?

Only two children of the same parent/guardian shall be entitled to receive this scholarship.

How to apply for this scholarship?

Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/

Do I need to get my Aadhaar Card to apply for Scholarship?

Aadhaar Card Number/enrolment number is mandatory for the students in order to fill up the application form online. The students can also apply for scholarship entering the Aadhaar Number.

What should I do, if I do not find my institute name in this drop-down menu?

Student will contact to their respective institute.

What happens, if I detect mistakes after forwarding the application to the institute?

Students should separately inform the mistakes detected by them to the Officer of your Institute. The institute has to back the application as an incomplete application and then the application will be available to the students for editing.

How Can I apply for scholarship, if I am a student of Institute, located outside the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

Fill up your application online on the NSP portal and submit the filled-up application along with all the documents mentioned.

Can I Secure scholarship for previous year?

No, the scholarship can be claimed only for the current year. Scholarships for the previous years cannot be claimed on the online portal.