Government SchemeVerified for 2026

VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹2,50,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

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.