Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024, Apply Online

Candidates who belong to the scheduled caste category can now apply for the different types of scholarship schemes which are presented by the organization and one of the most important scholarship schemes that are presented by the organization is the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024. The candidates can check out the important information related to the scholarship from the article provided below and we will also share with you all the details related to the eligibility criteria that you need to follow in order to be a part of these scholarships. We will also share with you all the application procedures that you need to follow in order to be a part of this scholarship scheme. 

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

About Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

If you are a permanent resident of Meghalaya state then you can apply for the post-matric scholarship which is presented in order to help all of the people who are not people to continue their higher education if they have completed their schooling in the Meghalaya state. Sometimes, the student has adequate financial funds so that they can continue their UG courses. The candidates can visit the official website of the organization of the national scholarship portal in order to check most of the information related to the scholarship scheme and they will be able to apply for these scholarship schemes according to the eligibility criteria which is mentioned in the official portal.

Also Check: Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students 

Important Dates

  • The last date to apply for this scholarship scheme is Closed Now

Eligibility Of Educational Institutions

The educational institutions will have to follow the following eligibility criteria in order to participate in this scholarship:-

  • Only Institutions/Colleges with the ‘AISHE Code/UDISE’ Code’ shall be eligible for the scholarship scheme. Based on the AISHE/UDISE-Code of the institution, all details of the institution such as – registration, affiliation and accreditation, courses being offered, and the number of seats approved for each course – will be pulled from the AISHE/UDISE server onto the scholarship portal automatically.
  • All participating higher education institutions shall get NAAC/NBA accreditation before 2024, for continuation in the scheme from 2025-26 onwards.
  • The scholarship benefits shall link with the Aadhaar-based attendance system. Therefore, the college/institution will maintain Aadhaar-based attendance on a daily basis and will submit attendance details on the portal.
  • The institutions will submit half-yearly self-audit reports to the State Governments in a prescribed format which shall be separately issued.
  • The institutions should be willing to honor the FREESHIP CARD issued by the State/District Authority through the scholarship portal and admit the student without insisting on pre-payment of the college/tuition fee or hostel fee. This would be paid by the student on the release of the scholarship amount by the Government as per the provisions of this scheme. In this regard, the State Governments will coordinate with the institutions located in their respective States.
  • Scholarships will give for the study of all recognized post-matriculation or postsecondary courses (Intermediate/Senior Secondary, Diploma, long-term Vocational Training Certificate, Graduate, Post Graduate courses, etc.) pursued in recognized Institutions/Universities/ Colleges falling in any of the following 9 categories:
    • Institutions of National Importance;
    • Central University/ State University/ Autonomous colleges recognized by UGC and Universities /Colleges recognized under section 2(f) of UGC Act;
    • Deemed Universities;
    • All Private Universities recognized by State/Centre;
    • Private Professional Institutions affiliated to a recognized Central/State University and covered by a Fee Fixation Committee as mandated by Supreme Court;
    • Recognized schools/colleges for Classes XI and class XII;
    • Diploma granting Institutions as recognized by State/UT Governments;
    • Vocational Training Institutes affiliated with the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT);
    • Institutions affiliated/ approved by the appropriate bodies like NMC/AICTE etc. or any regulatory body established by the State/UT/Centre. Provided that where a particular number of seats for a particular course have been recognized/authorized by the concerned regulatory authority, the scholarships shall be restricted to those numbers and courses 

Benefits Of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

The following benefits will be provided to the people who are applying for this scheme:-

Category Rupees Yearly
Hostellers Day Scholars 
Group 1: Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses135007000
Group 2: Other professional courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate95006500
Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 260003000
Group 4: All non-degree courses 40002500
Freeship Card 

A Freeship card is also provided to the people if they are applying for this scholarship and you can check out more information about the card from the pointers given below:-

  • All eligible students shall be entitled to take admission to the institutions without prepayment of tuition fees and hostel fees as per the Scheme Guidelines. This Freeship card shall make the student eligible to study in the institution without pre-payment of the fees, and on the condition that as and when the amount is released to the student’s account, the institution would be intimated to collect the same from the student.
  • The student shall, well before the expected date of admission, register for issuance of a Freeship Card on the respective scholarship portal giving the details like the Aadhaar number, the name of the course in which he/she wants to take admission (e.g. MBBS, B.Sc., Class XI, etc.) and an undertaking that the institution’s charges would be paid within 7 working days from the date of receipt of the scholarship amount in his/her account. For the purpose of registration of the Freeship Card, the portals shall remain open throughout the year.
  • The verification of the income, caste, and merit details should be automatically done from the databases which are linked online for instant verification. The process should be entirely paperless. Until the above system is brought into effect, the documents may be scanned and uploaded which include: a passport-size photograph, copy of each of the certificates for diploma, degree, etc. in respect of all examinations passed, Caste certificate duly signed by the authorized officer, valid Income certificate issued by the competent authority as prescribed by the State Govt. etc.
  • After the registration on the Portal, if the student is found eligible, all States/UTs will complete the verification process within 30 days from the receipt of the registration request from the students and issue the Freeship Card through the IT portal, mentioning the course for which application is made so that the eligible students are not denied admissions due to delay in depositing tuition fees. It should be possible for the student to download the Free Ship Card from the portal itself. Once complete digitization of all the required certificates is done, such Freeship Card shall be automatically generated immediately on registration, if the student is found eligible.
  • For the purpose of admission, the Freeship card will remain valid for a period of one year from the date of issue.
  • If a student wants to change his/her course before taking admission to an institution, he can do so by logging on to the IT portal and a fresh Freeship Card shall be issued automatically for all eligible students.
  • In case of renewal students, there shall be no need for new registration for the Freeship card and a card once issued to him/her shall be valid for the entire course duration.
Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must follow the following eligibility criteria in order to successfully apply for this scholarship scheme:-

  • The applicant must be a permanent citizen of India 
  • The applicant must belong to the scheduled caste category 
  • The applicant must have an annual family income of less than Rupees 2.5 lakh.
  • Candidates who, after passing one stage of education, are studying in the same stage of education in different subjects e.g. B.Sc. after B. A or B.Com.after B.A. or M.A. in a subject after M.A. in another subject will not be eligible.
  • All the children of the parents will entitle to receive the benefits of this scheme.
  • The students must not be getting any other benefits from any other schemes.

Also Check: Meghalaya Scholarship

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024 Application Procedure

To apply for the scholarship we will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

  • The candidates will first have to visit the Post-Matric website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Official Website
  • The home page will open on your screen.
  • Click on the option called New Registration
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
New Registration
  • The instructions will open on your screen.
  • Tick mark the declaration.
  • Click on the “Continue” option.
  • Enter all of the details.
  • Enter name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, email ID, bank details etc.
  • Enter the captcha code 
  • Click the “Register” option.
  • Now you have to log in using your credentials.
  • Click on the option called Application Form
Application Form
Application Form
  • The application form will display on the screen
  • Enter details including the State of Domicile, Name of the student, Date of Birth, Community/ Category, Father’s Name, Aadhaar card Number, Mobile Number, Scholarship Category, Gender, Religion, Mother’s Name, Annual Family Income, Email ID etc.
  • Click on “Save & Continue”
  • Upload the documents.
  • Click on “Final Submission’’
  • The application form will successfully submit.

Login Procedure 

If you want to log in to the official website and you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

  • The candidates will first have to visit the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
  • The home page will open on your screen.
  • Click on the option called Login.
  • You have to now click on the option called Fresh Application
Fresh Application
Fresh Application
  • Enter the application ID and Password.
  • Enter the captcha code.
  • Click the “Login” option 
  • You will be able to log in accordingly.

Renewal Process

If you want to renew your scholarship then you need to follow the simple procedure given below:-

  • The candidates will first have to visit the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
  • The home page will open on your screen.
  • Click on the option called “Renewal Application
Renewal Application
Renewal Application
  • A new page will open on your screen.
  • Enter the application ID and Password.
  • Enter the captcha code.
  • Click the “Login” option 
  • Now you can successfully apply for renewal of the application.

Application Status

If you want to check the application status then you will have to follow the simple procedure given:-

  • The candidates will first have to visit the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
  • The home page will open on your screen.
  • Click on the option called Login.
  • You have to now click on the option called Previous Year Application Status
Application Status
Application Status
  • Click on the year of your choice and the status will open on your screen. 
  • A new page will open on your screen.
  • You need to select your year from the drop-down menu.
  • A new page will open on your screen.
  • Enter your application ID and password.
  • Click on the option called Submit.
  • The application status will open on your screen.
Contact Details
  • For any technical queries, please contact Helpdesk at helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in or  0120 – 6619540 (from 8 AM to 8 PM on all days, excluding holidays)
FAQs
What is the benefit of the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024?

The candidates will be eligible to get a monthly benefit if they apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024?

The applicant must belong to the Meghalaya state and must belong to the SC community in order to successfully apply for the scholarship.

How to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024?

The candidates must first visit the official website of the national scholarship portal and then they have to fill out the application form in order to apply for the scholarship.

How to check the status of the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024?

The candidates can visit the official website of the national scholarship portal and click on the option called the previous application status link in order to check the application status. 

How to renew the application for Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Meghalaya 2024?

If you want to renew your scholarship then you will have to follow the very simple procedure presented by the NSP portal. You just have to click on the Renewal link.

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