Central SchemeVerified for 2026
National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Expected deadline for 2026-27 cycle. Applications typically open in August.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
Q.What are the two main components of this scheme?
The scheme consists of the National Fellowship for ST Students (for M.Phil/Ph.D) and the National Scholarship for ST Students (for undergraduate/postgraduate studies in premier institutes).
Q.Is there any family income limit to apply for the Fellowship component?
No, there is no annual family income ceiling to apply for the Fellowship component of this scheme.
Q.What is the family income limit for the Scholarship component?
For the Scholarship component (for higher education), the annual family income of the parents/guardians must not exceed ₹6.0 Lakhs.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline011-24013774, kundan.kr@gov.in