Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026-27
Last date 30 November 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
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What Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026-27 is
Full tuition plus an academic allowance for SC students at notified top institutions, for the whole course
Who can apply
first-year SC students (2026-27 entry) at notified institutions with family income up to ₹8 lakh; 2nd, 3rd and 4th years cannot get a fresh award
The organiser's rules SC students with total annual family income from all sources up to Rs 8.00 lakh who secured admission to a full-time course at a notified institution, within that institution's slot allocation (top of the inter-se merit list if oversubscribed); fresh awards only to 1st-year students; 30% of slots reserved for girls
What it pays
“full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum per student for private sector institutions (ii) Academic allowance of Rs. 86,000 in the first year of study and Rs. 41,000 in every subsequent year, to take care of living expenses, books and stationery, computer/laptop of reputed brand with accessories like UPS and printer, etc.”
Important dates
- Last date
- 30 November 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026”
Desk notes
Quote is from the scheme's own block on the NSP All-Scholarships list (the block heading is 'Central Sector Scholarship Of Top Class Education For SC Students (Merit Based Scheme) by Department of Social Justice & Empowerment'). Pay and eligibility from the guideline linked on that block (scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Top_Class_Education_Scheme_2018.pdf). That PDF is dated 2018, so the amounts may since have been revised. I did not check whether each IIT is on the notified-institution list (Annexure in the PDF). NSP extended student applications from 31-10-2026 to 30-11-2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026); institute verification now to 15-12-2026.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026-27?
The last date is 30 November 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page says: "Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026."
Who can apply for Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026-27?
first-year SC students (2026-27 entry) at notified institutions with family income up to ₹8 lakh; 2nd, 3rd and 4th years cannot get a fresh award. In the organiser's words: SC students with total annual family income from all sources up to Rs 8.00 lakh who secured admission to a full-time course at a notified institution, within that institution's slot allocation (top of the inter-se merit list if oversubscribed); fresh awards only to 1st-year students; 30% of slots reserved for girls.
How much does Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026-27 pay?
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (via National Scholarship Portal)'s page says: "full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum per student for private sector institutions (ii) Academic allowance of Rs. 86,000 in the first year of study and Rs. 41,000 in every subsequent year, to take care of living expenses, books and stationery, computer/laptop of reputed brand with accessories like UPS and printer, etc."
Where do I apply for Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students 2026-27?
On Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own site: https://scholarships.gov.in/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.