“Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship to Students of Other Back/CEC”, of Department of Social Welfare, is going to help families from the OBC category in Andaman and Nicobar Island by giving them scholarships to pursue higher studies anywhere in India after Class X / 12th. Excluding Class XI and XII, this scheme is in support of educating OBC students non-creamy layer families.
Benefits
- Scholarship Amount:
- ₹1,000 per month for a duration of 10 months per academic year.
- Payment Mode:
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- Eligibility for Renewal:
- Scholarship is renewed yearly based on academic performance and promotion to the next level.
Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile:
- The applicant must belong to the non-creamy layer of OBC category in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Education:
- The applicant must have passed Secondary (Class X) or Senior Secondary (Class XII) from a recognized board and be pursuing higher education in any government-recognized institution in India.
- Course Eligibility:
- Graduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil, Ph.D., Post-Doctoral, or professional courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Management.
- Vocational courses such as ITI, Polytechnic, and Post-Matriculation non-degree courses.
- Children Limit:
- Only two children per parent/guardian are eligible for the scholarship. In case of twins from the second birth, both are eligible.
- Additional Conditions:
- The applicant must pass the previous academic year to remain eligible.
- Applicants who fail in the same academic year for more than one year or who repeat the same course will no longer be eligible.
- Exclusions:
- Students pursuing courses already funded by Central or State Government.
- Students repeating the same level of education in a different stream (e.g., B.Sc. after B.A.).
- Distance education and part-time courses are not eligible.
Application Process
Online Application:
- Registration:
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at https://scholarships.gov.in.
- Click on “New Registration” and provide accurate details as per official documents.
- Login:
- Use the Student Registration ID to log in via the “Fresh Application” link on the NSP portal.
- Application Form:
- Fill out the form with all mandatory details, upload the required documents, and submit the application.
- Submission:
- On successful submission, the system will generate a registration number. Save this number for future reference.
- Notifications:
- Details about the scholarship, including deadlines, will be announced in May-June each year through advertisements and other media.
Offline Application:
- Obtain Form:
- Visit the Department of Social Welfare or the National Scholarship Portal to download the application form.
- Submission:
- Submit the completed application along with self-attested documents to the Department of Social Welfare, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Mark Sheets (Class X/XII and higher).
- Caste Certificate (issued by a competent authority).
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate.
- Income Certificate.
- Renewal Acknowledgment (if applicable).
- Copy of Aadhaar Card.
- Bank Passbook (first page showing account details).
- Proof of Enrollment in the institution.
- Medical Certificate (for extensions due to illness).
Key Notes
- Renewal:
- Students must maintain consistent academic performance for annual renewal.
- Suspension of Scholarship:
- Misuse or false declarations will lead to immediate suspension and recovery of funds.
- Discontinuation:
- Students discontinuing their course will need to refund the scholarship amount.
- Advertisements:
- Application details will be announced yearly through newspapers and official media.
- Plagiarism Check:
- Academic proposals for postgraduate and doctoral studies must adhere to anti-plagiarism norms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for this scholarship?
- OBC students from non-creamy layer families in Andaman and Nicobar Islands pursuing higher education.
- What is the value of the scholarship?
- ₹1,000 per month for 10 months annually.
- Can distance education students apply?
- No, only full-time students are eligible.
- How many children per family are eligible?
- A maximum of two children per parent/guardian, with an exception for twins.
- How do I apply for the scholarship?
- Applications can be submitted online through the NSP portal or offline at the Department of Social Welfare.
- What happens if a student fails?
- Students failing a class for more than one year will lose scholarship eligibility.
- Can I use the scholarship for professional courses?
- Yes, professional courses like Medicine, Law, Engineering, and ITI are eligible.
- Are there exclusions to the scholarship?
- Yes, students repeating the same level of education in a different stream or funded by other government programs are excluded.
Sources and References
- National Scholarship Portal
- Official Guidelines of the Department of Social Welfare, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Frequently Published Advertisements and Notifications.