Central SchemeVerified for 2026
National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
Requires passing the previous year's promotional examination / annual progress report by the supervisor, maintaining regular attendance, and online submission of progress/fee details on the portal.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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
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Helpline011-24013774, kundan.kr@gov.in