State / UT SchemeVerified for 2026
Andaman & Nicobar Administration Merit Scholarship Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Proof of permanent residence
- proof of belonging to ST/OBC category
- academic certificates
- family income certificate
- previous year scholarship receipt (if renewal)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Andaman & Nicobar Administration Merit Scholarship
Q.Who is offering this scholarship?
The Directorate of Social Welfare, Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
Q.Are students studying outside the state eligible?
Only permanent residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are eligible.
Q.Can students apply for multiple scholarships?
No, most schemes do not allow holding two scholarships simultaneously. If selected for more than one, the student must choose one.
Q.What is the application mode?
Online application through the National Scholarship Portal.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
HelplineDirectorate of Social Welfare, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Goalghar, Port Blair, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 744101