Coaching Schemes For Sc/st/obc (non-creamy Layer) & Minority Students For Universities

Coaching schemes for students belonging to SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes) (non-creamy layer), and minority communities are implemented to...

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Benefits

The institutions can apply for one or more components of the scheme according to the number of enrolment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Minorities Communities Students. If, the number of students in a particular class is more, additional section(s) may be included. Financial assistance is available for the following items:

Non-recurring items: A “one-time” grant up to Rs. 5.0 lakhs for each scheme during the XII Plan period for the following items:

Recurring Items: Rs.7.00 lakhs for universities for each scheme per annum for expenditure on the following items:

Remuneration at the rate of Rs. 300/- per hour per subject to the teachers and Rs.200 /- per hour to postgraduate students/ Research Scholars could be paid for theory classes and Rs.150/-per hour respectively for practicals. Generally, a faculty member should not teach for more than 2 hours a day. However, in exceptional cases where an eminent educationist is invited for a Special lecture, the remuneration @ Rs.500/- per hour and admissible T.A. could be paid with the approval of the Head of the Institution. The payment of remuneration to the participating teachers, PG students, and research scholars may be paid regularly every month without waiting for the pending grant from the UGC.

The final amount of grant to be allocated would depend upon the

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. **Step 01:** The applicant needs to contact the Registrar/Principal.
  3. **Step 02:** Applications in the prescribed format are received from the concerned department.
  4. **Step 03:** The applicant must ensure that the filled information should be correct before submitting the application form to the concerned department.
  5. **Step 04:** After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Coaching Schemes For Sc/st/obc (non-creamy Layer) & Minority Students For Universities / what is the eligibility?

- Financial assistance under the scheme is available to such universities and colleges which come within the purview of Section 2(f) and are fit to receive central assistance under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. - Institutions having a sufficient number of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled...

What are the benefits of Coaching Schemes For Sc/st/obc (non-creamy Layer) & Minority Students For Universities?

The institutions can apply for one or more components of the scheme according to the number of enrolment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Minorities Communities Students. If, the number of students in a particular class is more, additional section(s) may b...

How to apply online for Coaching Schemes For Sc/st/obc (non-creamy Layer) & Minority Students For Universities?

**Offline** **Step 01:** The applicant needs to contact the Registrar/Principal. **Step 02:** Applications in the prescribed format are received from the concerned department. **Step 03:** The applicant must ensure that the filled information should be correct before submitting the applica...

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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026