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Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students (J&K) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate of J&K
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate (family income under ₹2.5 Lakh)
- Bonafide Student Certificate from Institution
- Bank Passbook linked to Aadhaar
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
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 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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline0191-2479598 (Jammu), 0194-2453535 (Srinagar), helpdesk@nsp.gov.in