Government SchemeVerified for 2026

VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP) Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Previous semester marksheets
  • VTU Admission fee receipt
  • Bank Passbook copy

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 VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP)

Q.Who is eligible for the VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme?

Regular SC/ST students enrolled in PG and PhD departments at VTU PG centers with family income below ₹2.5 Lakhs.

Q.Are free laptops provided to all SC/ST students?

Eligible SC/ST PG students receive free laptops under the SCSP/TSP scheme during their course of study.

Q.Does it cover hostel fees?

Yes, SC/ST students under this scheme are exempt from hostel rent charges at VTU hostels.