Additional Scholarship for ST Students (Andaman & Nicobar) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Native/Category based.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Additional Scholarship for ST Students (Andaman & Nicobar)
Q.Who is eligible for the Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Higher Studies?
ST students domiciled in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, pursuing full-time higher studies (graduation and above) after Class 12 in recognized institutions anywhere in India.
Q.What is the scholarship amount and duration?
INR 1,000 per month, provided as partial funding for the duration of the eligible course.
Q.What is the application deadline and process?
Deadline is 31 December 2025. Applications must be submitted online only, with documents like domicile certificate, caste certificate, academic marksheets, and bank passbook.