General, SC, ST, OBC Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for General, SC, ST, OBC students across India. Currently, we have 15 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility.
Why General, SC, ST, OBC Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from General, SC, ST, OBC backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.
Active General, SC, ST, OBC Scholarships
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Closing SoonGovernment of Odisha
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Closing SoonGovernment of Odisha
e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Closing SoonGovernment of Odisha
BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha)
Closing SoonGovernment of Odisha
NEC Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenNorth Eastern Council
PM Scholarship Scheme (Railways)
Applications OpenMinistry of Railways
Tata Trusts Education Grants
Tata Trusts
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka)
DSERT Karnataka
NMMS Scholarship (Maharashtra)
MSCE Pune
Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)
Chief Minister's Relief Fund, West Bengal
Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka)
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
Frequently Asked Questions (General, SC, ST, OBC)
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Usually, students are allowed to avail only one government scholarship at a time. However, you can often combine a government scholarship with a private or corporate one.
What is the income limit?
Income limits vary. For many post-matric schemes, it is around ₹2.5 Lakh per year. OBC and General (EWS) schemes often range from ₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakh.
Which portal should I use?
Central schemes are usually on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). State-specific schemes are on state portals like SSP or SAMS.
Is a Caste Certificate mandatory?
Yes, for all category-based scholarships, a valid Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.