Grant of Additional Scholarship to OBC Students for Higher Studies, Andaman & Nicobar is a scheme by the Department of Social Welfare in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It aims to provide extra financial help to OBC students from the non-creamy layer of the islands so they can pursue higher education in India after completing Class 10th or 12th. This scholarship is available for studies in government-recognized polytechnics, ITIs, colleges, or universities anywhere in India. Once awarded, the scholarship continues until the student completes their course, as long as they maintain good conduct and regular attendance. The scheme is funded by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration under the Union Territory Plan.
Grant of Additional Scholarship to OBC Students for Higher Studies, Andaman & Nicobar 2024-25: Overview
| Scholarship Name | Grant of Additional Scholarship to OBC Students for Higher Studies, Andaman & Nicobar |
| Department Name | Directorate of Social Welfare, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, |
| State/ UT | Andaman and Nicobar |
| Academic Year | 2024-25 |
| Application Last Date | 31 October 2024 |
| Homepage | Scholarship Online |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship:
- Must be an Indian citizen and a domicile of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category.
- Must have passed Class 10 or 12 from a recognized Board of School Education.
- Must be a full-time student pursuing higher studies in any government-recognized institution approved by AICTE/UGC or equivalent bodies in India.
Eligible Courses Include:
- Graduate Degrees (e.g., B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.): All bachelor’s degree courses.
- Postgraduate Degrees (e.g., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed., M.Pharma.): All master’s degree courses.
- Professional Degrees (e.g., C.A., ICWA, CS, ICFA): Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountants, Company Secretary, Financial Analysts programs.
- Research Degrees (e.g., M.Phil., Ph.D., Postdoctoral): Research programs.
- Professional Fields: Includes Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Management, Computer Science, etc., at the graduate and postgraduate levels.
- Postgraduate Diploma Courses: Includes Management, Medicine, Commercial Pilot License, etc.
- Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Programs: Pharmacy, Nursing, LLB, BFS, Mass Communication, Hotel Management, etc., requiring Class 12 as the minimum qualification.
- Post-Matriculation (Non-Degree) Courses: ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in polytechnics, vocational streams, etc.
Ineligibility Criteria:
- Scholarship awarded annually, subject to passing the previous year/semester.
- Misconduct or irregular attendance may lead to scholarship suspension/revocation.
- Students repeating the same education stage/level in a different subject/stream are ineligible.
- Students completing one professional course and starting another are ineligible for renewal.
- Students failing the same class for more than one year will lose eligibility.
- Postgraduate medical students are eligible only if they are not practicing medicine during their course.
Additional Notes:
- Only two children from the same family are eligible, except in cases of multiple births following a second live birth.
- Students pursuing postgraduate medical courses can receive the scholarship if they do not practice medicine during their studies.
Document Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Certificates of Class X/XII Diploma/Degree etc., in respect of the qualifying examination
- Caste certificate signed by an authorized revenue officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Non-creamy Layer Certificate signed by an authorized Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Income Certificate
- In case an applicant was in receipt of a scholarship under this scheme in the preceding year, receipt of acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year
- Copy of marks statement duly counter-signed by the Head of the Institution concerned for renewal of the scholarship
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- First page of bank passbook
- Any other documents, as required
Scholarship Amount
Selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000 for 10 months.
Application Process:
If already registered, log in using your Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID.
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details.
If Register First Time then First visit NSP Official Website scholarships.gov.in then
- On the dashboard, navigate to the ‘Students’ option on the left-hand side and click on it.
- Click on the ‘Login’ button under the OTR (One-time Registration) option, as required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- On the left-hand side of the dashboard, click on the ‘New user? Register yourself’ button.
- Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
- Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the ‘One-time registration (OTR)’ process.
- Note: This is a temporary registration number. Students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.
- After successful registration, navigate to the ‘Apply for Scholarship’ option and click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit.
Important Notes: Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
Fill in the information on the application form correctly. Once submitted, no changes can be made.