J&K Invites Online Applications for Post-Matric Scholarship to Students for 2024-25 || Apply Online Now
The Directorate of Tribal Affairs, Jammu and Kashmir, invites Scheduled Tribe (ST) students from the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the academic year 2024-25. Both fresh and renewal applications can be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in.
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Who Can Apply?
Eligible students include those studying in J&K or outside J&K in recognized institutions (schools, colleges, universities, or technical/medical institutes) that have valid U-DISE, AISHE, or NCVT codes. These institutions must be government, government-aided, or government-recognized.
Key Dates
Online Application Submission:
- Start Date: November 27, 2024
- Last Date: December 27, 2024
Verification by Institutional Nodal Officer (INO):
- Start Date: November 27, 2024
- Last Date: December 29, 2024
Verification by District Nodal Officer (DNO):
- Start Date: November 27, 2024
- Last Date: January 2, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community and be domiciles of J&K.
- Have passed matriculation, higher secondary, or any higher examination from a recognized board or university.
- Have a family income of less than ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
- Hold a bank account linked to Aadhaar and mobile number.
- Not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously.
- Ensure Aadhaar is seeded with their bank account for One Time Registration (OTR) and payment.
For further eligibility details, students may visit the Ministry of Tribal Affairs website.
Steps for Online Application
For Fresh Students:
- Download the NSP OTR App from Google Play Store and complete face authentication using the AadhaarfaceRD app.
- Register on NSP to generate the One Time Registration (OTR) number, mandatory for the 2024-25 application.
For Renewal Students:
- Students who performed face authentication in 2023-24 will receive their OTR via SMS on their registered mobile number.
- Those who have not received their OTR can retrieve it using the “Know Your OTR” feature on NSP.
Note: All communication will be sent to the registered email ID, and Aadhaar-seeded accounts linked to NPCI are mandatory for scholarship disbursement.
Documents Required
Applicants must upload the following:
- Domicile Certificate/Permanent Residence Certificate
- ST Category Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Income Certificate (or Salary Certificate for employed parents/guardians)
- Bonafide Certificate from the Head of the Institution
- Fee Receipt with candidate’s details, class, and semester
- Marksheet/Promotion Certificate of the last qualified examination
Important Instructions
- Use only original documents for uploading. Edited or fraudulent certificates will result in rejection.
- Students needing assistance can access the “Student User Manual” on the NSP website or visit nearby Common Service Centres (CSCs).
- This initiative aims to provide financial support to ST students in their pursuit of higher education. Apply early to ensure timely submission and verification.