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 af...
Under this scheme, an amount of â‚ą1000/- 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.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The scholarship shall be open to students belonging to a non-creamy layer of OBC of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands listed in the Notification issued by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration dated 16th December 2005 and amendments therein.
Only those 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.
Only two children of the same parent/guardian shall be entitled to receive this scholarship. In case 2nd live birth is more than one child they all shall be eligible for the scholarship.
The scholarship shall be awarded for pursuing the below-mentioned higher educational and professional courses on a regular/full-time basis and Post-Secondary/Senior Secondary level (after Class X or XII) courses in any of the Government-recognized institutions, anywhere in the country, such as:
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./
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step 01**: The students applying for the scholarship for the first time need to "Register" using the icon “New Registration” at the NSP Portal URL - [https://scholarships.gov.in/](https://scholarships.gov.in/), by providing accurate and correct information as per their documents.
**Step 02:** After successfully get registration done, students will get their “Student Registration ID”.
**Step 03:** Through “Student Registration ID” students will be able to login into the account using the icon “Fresh Application” at NSP Portal.
**Step 04:** After successful login to the portal, the welcome page appeared.
On clicking the “Application Form” icon, students will be directed to the application screen.
**Step 05:** Now, the students may fill out the complete application form and on clicking the “Final Submit” button, the application is finally submitted.
**Step 06**: On successful submission of the application, a system-generated registration number is sent to the students which can be used for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for 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) / what is the eligibility?
1. The scholarship shall be open to students belonging to a non-creamy layer of OBC of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands listed in the Notification issued by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration dated 16th December 2005 and amendments therein.
1. Only those students who belong to OBCs s...
What are the benefits of 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)?
> **Value of Scholarship:**
1. Under this scheme, an amount of â‚ą1000/- per month shall be sanctioned to the eligible students belonging to the OBC category.
> **Payment and Mode of Disbursal of Scholarship:**
1. The scholarship shall be payable for a duration of ten months...
How to apply online for 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)?
**Online**
**Step 01**: The students applying for the scholarship for the first time need to "Register" using the icon “New Registration” at the NSP Portal URL - [https://scholarships.gov.in/](https://scholarships.gov.in/), by providing accurate and correct information as...