Education and Scholarships Schemes (Central Sector)
Central scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students, mid-day meals, education loans, and National Scholarship Portal. Below is the complete table and detailed summaries of all active and landmark central schemes under this category, verified on 15 October 2026.
Master Table: Education and Scholarships Schemes
| # | Scheme Name | Key Financial Benefit | Target Beneficiary | Current Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | NSP Scholarship 2026-27: Last Date 31 Oct, OTR, Status Check Also: NSP scholarship, sarkari scholarship | Scholarship amounts differ by scheme and course. Paid by DBT to the student's Aadhaar-linked account. | School and college students who meet a scheme's caste, income, marks or category rules. | Active | Read Details → |
| 17 | Post Matric Scholarship SC 2026-27: Rs 2.5 Lakh Limit, Apply Also: SC scholarship, post matric scholarship | Compulsory non-refundable fees paid as fixed by the State fee committee. | SC students in Class 11 and above with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year. | Active | Read Details → |
| 18 | PM Yasasvi Scholarship 2026: OBC Post Matric, Eligibility, Apply Also: PM Yasasvi, OBC scholarship | Pre-matric (Class 9-10) and post-matric scholarships with fee and allowance as per guidelines. | OBC, EBC and DNT students meeting income and course rules. | Updated 2026 | Read Details → |
| 19 | PM Vidyalaxmi Education Loan: No Collateral, 3% Interest Help Also: Vidyalaxmi education loan | No collateral, no guarantor. | Students admitted to eligible Quality Higher Education Institutions (about 1,425 in the current list). | Active | Read Details → |
| 20 | PM Poshan (Mid Day Meal) 2026: Who Gets It, Menu Norms, Status Also: Mid-day meal | Primary: 450 kcal and 12 g protein per meal. | Children in Balvatika and Classes 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools. | Pending Approval | Read Details → |
Scheme Profiles & Quick Facts
16. NSP Scholarship 2026-27: Last Date 31 Oct, OTR, Status Check
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and IT (portal) with scheme ministries (Education, Social Justice, Minority Affairs, Tribal Affairs and others)What it gives: One website to apply for most central and many State scholarships, including pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means and NMMSS.
Who is eligible: School and college students who meet a scheme's caste, income, marks or category rules.
17. Post Matric Scholarship SC 2026-27: Rs 2.5 Lakh Limit, Apply
Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and EmpowermentWhat it gives: Pays fees and a yearly allowance for SC students studying after Class 10, from Class 11 up to PhD.
Who is eligible: SC students in Class 11 and above with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
18. PM Yasasvi Scholarship 2026: OBC Post Matric, Eligibility, Apply
Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and EmpowermentWhat it gives: An umbrella of scholarships for OBC, EBC and DNT students: pre-matric, post-matric, top class school and top class college.
Who is eligible: OBC, EBC and DNT students meeting income and course rules.
19. PM Vidyalaxmi Education Loan: No Collateral, 3% Interest Help
Ministry: Department of Higher Education, Ministry of EducationWhat it gives: Education loans without collateral or guarantor for students admitted to top higher education institutions, with interest help for lower-income families.
Who is eligible: Students admitted to eligible Quality Higher Education Institutions (about 1,425 in the current list).
20. PM Poshan (Mid Day Meal) 2026: Who Gets It, Menu Norms, Status
Ministry: Ministry of EducationWhat it gives: One free hot cooked meal on school days for children in government and aided schools.
Who is eligible: Children in Balvatika and Classes 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools.