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Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students (J&K) Apply Online 2026

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

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    Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) website.

  • 2

    Register to get your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID.

  • 3

    Log in with OTR, fill in personal and educational details.

  • 4

    Select the "Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students (J&K)" under state schemes.

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    Upload all required documents and submit the application.

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    Track verification status through your school/college Nodal Officer.

FAQs for Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students (J&K)

Q.Who can apply for the J&K ST Umbrella Scheme?

Students who are permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir, belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, and have a family income not exceeding ₹2.5 Lakh per annum can apply.

Q.What is the scholarship amount for ST students in J&K?

For Pre-Matric (Class 9-10), the allowance ranges from ₹2,250 to ₹5,250 per annum. For Post-Matric (Class 11 to PG), benefits include full tuition fee reimbursement and a monthly maintenance stipend depending on the course group.

Q.How to apply for this ST scholarship in J&K?

You can apply online through the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in during the active application window.