Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (CSS)

Scholarship Details

The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are studying at the post-matric and post-secondary level, i.e. class 11 to Ph.D. Objective of this scheme is to improve the participation of SC, ST and OBC communities for a better chance of progressing to the post-matric stage of education.

Award

For OBC students -

GROUP-A: Day Scholars: Rs. 350/- & Hostellers: Rs. 350/-

(i) Degree and P.G Level Courses (Including M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral research) in Medicines, (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized system of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance /Administration, Computer Science / Applications.

(ii) Commercial Pilot License courses from GOI Institutes (Including helicopter Pilot and Multi Engine rating) (Maximum 20 slots per annum) In addition to maintenance allowance, an amount of Rs. 5,000/- per flying hour for maximum 200 hours will be paid by the State Govt./UT with the approval of the Government of India.

(iii) PG Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine.

(iv) CA. / ICWA / CS / I.C.F.A etc.

(v) M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Programs (D.Litt., D.Sc., etc.) In existing Group II courses & In existing Group III courses

(vi) L.L.M.

GROUP-B: Day Scholars: Rs. 335/- & Hostellers: Rs. 510/-

(i) Graduate / Post Graduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B. Pharma) Nursing (B. Nursing), LLB, BFS, others para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc. Mass Communication Hotel Management & Catering, Travel / tourism / Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Arts, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2).

(ii) Post Graduate courses not covered under Group-I e.g. M.A. / M.Sc. / M. Ed. / M. Pharma, etc.

GROUP-C: Day Scholars: Rs. 210/- & Hostellers: Rs. 400/-

All other courses Leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group A & B e.g. BA/B.Sc./B.Com. etc.

GROUP-D: Day Scholars: Rs. 160/- & Hostellers: Rs. 260/-

All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificates (class XI & XII, both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3 years diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc.

 

For SC/ST students -

GROUP-I : Day Scholars - Rs.550/- & Hostellers - Rs.1200/-

(i) Degree and P.G Level Courses (Including M.Phil., Ph.D. and Doctoral research) in Medicines (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized system of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance, Business Administration and Computer Applications.

(ii) Commercial Pilot License (Including helicopter Pilot and Multi Engine rating) course.

(iii) Post Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of multiengine rating) course.

(iv) CA. / ICWA / CS / I.C.F.A etc.

(v) M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Programs (D.Litt., D.Sc., etc.) In existing Group II courses In existing Group III courses

(vi) L.L.M.

GROUP-II : Day Scholars - Rs.530/- & Hostellers - Rs.820/-

(i) Graduate / Post Graduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma) Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, others para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc. Mass Communication Hotel Management & Catering, Travel / tourism / Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Arts, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2).

(ii) Post Graduate courses not covered under Group-I e.g. M.A. / M.Sc. / M. Ed. / M. Pharma, etc.

GROUP-III : Day Scholars - Rs.300/- & Hostellers - Rs.570/-

All other courses Leading to a graduate or above Degree (not covered in Group I & II)

GROUP-IV : Day Scholars - Rs. 230/- & Hostellers - Rs.380/-

All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificates (class XI & XII, both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, three years diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc.

[NOTE: The reward amount is for both SC and ST category students]

Eligibility

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen with a domicile of Himachal Pradesh.
• Applicant must belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
• Applicant must be studying at the post-matric/post-secondary level.
• Annual family income of the applicant's family should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh from all sources for both SC/ST category and INR 1.5 lakh for OBC category.
• Employed students are also eligible to apply (for OBC)

Documents Needed

• Aadhaar Card (UID / EID No)
• Passport Size Photo
• Himachali Bonafide Certificate
• Previous year mark sheet
• Latest Bank Statement of the Students Bank Account
• Caste Certificate (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar)
• Income Certificate (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar)

Provider

Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP
• Step 2: Go to the New registration option
• Step 3: Enter the required details in the registration application
• Step 4: Complete the registration by verifying the number and email ID by enter the OTP
• Step 5: Now go to the apply link of the scholarship you wish to apply for and click on it
• Step 6: Fill the application form and Upload the documents as prescribed
• Step 7: Submit the form and take print out