Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Government of West Bengal
A state scholarship examination run by the Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), an autonomous institute under the Government of West Bengal, for Class XI science students in West Bengal. Selected scholars receive Rs 1,250 a month for two years plus an annual book grant; the Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti is the girls-only award.
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (National Defence Fund)
A Ministry of Home Affairs scholarship for dependent children of State and UT police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks who enter a first professional degree after Class 12: Rs 3,000 a month for girls and Rs 2,500 a month for boys.
Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa (NSP and CM Scholarship Portal)
Goa's Directorate of Social Welfare accepts 2026-27 applications on the National Scholarship Portal for post-matric scholarships for Scheduled Caste, OBC/EBC/DNT and General (EWS) students of Goa studying from Standard XI onwards. The last date for students is 30 November 2026.
Security Directorate, Ministry of Railways, Government of India (Railway Board)
A Ministry of Railways scholarship for wards and widows of serving and ex-Railway Protection Force (RPF/RPSF) personnel who take up a professional degree after Class 12: Rs 3,000 a month for girls and Rs 2,500 a month for boys.
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (National Defence Fund)
A Ministry of Home Affairs scholarship for the wards and widows of serving, retired and deceased personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles who enter a first professional degree after Class 12: Rs 3,000 a month for girls and Rs 2,500 a month for boys.
Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa
A Government of Goa scholarship of Rs 900 a month for students with disabilities in Std IX to XII (higher rates for college), open on the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal until 30 November 2026.
Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa (CM Scholarship Portal)
An extra monthly maintenance allowance from the Goa Directorate of Social Welfare for Scheduled Caste post-matric students who get the Post-Matric Scholarship, with an additional disability allowance. Applications for 2026-27 are open until 30 November 2026.
Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Meghalaya (Ministry of Tribal Affairs scheme on NSP)
Meghalaya's Directorate of Higher and Technical Education invites fresh and renewal applications on the National Scholarship Portal for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs pre-matric scholarship. Student registration is open until 30 November 2026.
A Ministry of Tribal Affairs scholarship that funds Scheduled Tribe students admitted after Class 12 to graduate courses in notified premier institutes, covering tuition, books and living support.
Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Meghalaya (Ministry of Tribal Affairs scheme on NSP)
Meghalaya's Directorate of Higher and Technical Education invites fresh and renewal applications on the National Scholarship Portal for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs post-matric scholarship. Student registration is open until 30 November 2026.
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
A central scheme that pays tuition, living expenses, books and a laptop grant for OBC, EBC and DNT students who win admission to notified top institutions (IITs, NITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NLUs and others) after Class 12.
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India
An AICTE scholarship of Rs 50,000 a year for girls admitted to the first year (or lateral entry to the second year) of an AICTE-approved technical degree programme.