Government Scholarship · UG / PG

Arunachal Pradesh State Merit Scholarship

Education Dept., Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh · Arunachal Pradesh

Annual Award₹6k+

Deadline16 Oct

Scheme Name	Arunachal Pradesh State Merit Scholarship
Provided By	Education Dept., Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh
Eligibility Summary	UG / PG · Arunachal Pradesh residents · No income limit

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About the Program

The Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme by the Education Department provides financial support through monthly stipends and book grants to Scheduled Tribe students from Arunachal Pradesh pursuing higher, professional, technical, or research education. It aims to overcome economic barriers, reduce dropout rates, and promote educational inclusion among tribal communities for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹6k+

The Arunachal Pradesh State Merit Scholarship provides financial support in the form of an annual stipend ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000, depending on the course stream and category of study. This includes monthly stipends (except during vacation periods) and initial/subsequent book grants. The scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) platform. For students within Arunachal Pradesh, the stipend is disbursed by the Head of Institution, while for those outside the state, it is disbursed via Demand Draft by the Sanctioning Authority to the Heads of Institutions. Disbursement begins from the month of admission if the admission occurs before the 20th of the month, otherwise from the following month.

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Merit awards for topper students
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significant financial support recognizing academic excellence.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	UG / PG
Course / Stream	Relevant courses
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	General
Domicile State	Arunachal Pradesh

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Passport-size photograph
✓Attested ST Caste Certificate
✓Attested copy of last exam mark-sheet
✓Permanent Residence Certificate
✓Student Identity Card
✓Admission receipt
✓Bank passbook first page

Selection Process

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Candidates for the Arunachal Pradesh State Merit Scholarship are selected based on several criteria
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Applicants must be permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh and belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) as notified by the central or state government
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They must be pursuing recognized higher, professional, technical, or research education
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Eligibility also requires maintaining at least 75% attendance each month and not being in full-time employment
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Students should not be receiving any other state or central scholarship simultaneously
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if awarded multiple, they must opt for one
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The selection process involves verification of eligibility, submitted documents, attendance, conduct, and academic performance by Institute Nodal Officers (INOs) and then by State Nodal Officers (SNOs).

Renewal Policy

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Renewal of the Arunachal Pradesh State Merit Scholarship is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance, maintenance of at least 75% attendance, and good conduct
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The stipend may be withheld or canceled due to misconduct, attendance falling below 75%, or unsatisfactory academic progress
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Generally, scholarship for studying in any class is available for only one year
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if a student repeats a class, they will not be eligible for the scholarship for that class in subsequent years
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However, a one-time relaxation may be granted for girl students who fail a class, allowing them to receive the stipend once more for the same class in the following year, with a specific recommendation from the Head of the Institution
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Renewal applications are typically submitted online using the previous login ID and password on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
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If a student wishes to change their institute for a renewal application and the option is not available on the dashboard, they may need to withdraw their existing application and apply as a fresh candidate.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Go to the official National Scholarship Portal at `https://scholarships.gov.in/`.
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New Registration
If you are a first-time applicant, complete the 'New Registration' (One-Time Registration - OTR) by providing accurate information as per your documents. This typically involves Aadhaar OTP verification.
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Receive Registration ID
After successful registration, you will receive a Student Registration ID.
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Login
Log in to the NSP portal using your Student Registration ID and the password you set (you might be prompted to change it upon first login).
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Select Application Type
Choose 'Fresh Application' for new applications or 'Renewal' for continuing scholarships (if applicable).
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Fill Application Form
Complete the online application form with all required personal, academic, basic, contact, and scheme-specific details.
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Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of all mandatory documents. These typically include a passport-size photograph, attested ST Caste Certificate, attested copy of the last examination mark-sheet, Permanent Residence Certificate, Student Identity Card, admission receipt for the current academic session, and the first page of your bank passbook.
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Review and Submit
Save the form as a draft to carefully check all entered information for correctness before final submission. Once verified, click 'Final Submit'.
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Institutional Verification
After online submission, it is advisable to submit a printed copy of your application along with the required documents to your College Office for institutional verification by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO). Ensure your institution verifies your application within the stipulated deadline.
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Track Status
Regularly track your application status on the NSP portal using your Application ID/OTR and password.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible to apply for the Arunachal Pradesh State Merit Scholarship?

Only Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who are permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh and are pursuing recognized higher, technical, professional, or research education are eligible to apply. Applicants must not be in full-time employment and must maintain at least 75% attendance.

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