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Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹2,200/Month | scholarships.gov.in

🏛️ Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentLast updated:
💰 Benefit
FULL tuition fee + ₹2,200-₹3,000/month + book/computer allowance for SC students at top 287 institutions

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Key Facts

Scholarship Amount
Full tuition + ₹26,400-₹36,000/year maintenance + extras
Duration
Course duration (4 years engineering, 5 years medical, etc.)
Income Limit
Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh
Application Window
August - October
Beneficiaries / Year
800+ scholarships annually
🎓 Apply via National Scholarship Portal
https://scholarships.gov.in

About Top Class Education SC

Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students provides comprehensive financial assistance to economically weaker Scheduled Caste students for studying in TOP 287 institutions of India — IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS, IISc, IISERs, NLUs, Top universities. Covers: FULL tuition fees (no upper limit), monthly maintenance allowance ₹2,200 (day scholar) / ₹3,000 (hosteller), book allowance ₹3,000-₹4,000/year, computer allowance ₹5,000 one-time, and other approved expenses. Family income limit: ₹8 lakh. 800+ scholarships annually. One of India's most generous SC scholarships.

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✅ Eligibility

  • Scheduled Caste student with valid SC certificate
  • Admitted to one of 287 designated TOP institutions (IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS, IISc, IISERs, NLUs, listed top universities)
  • Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh
  • Pursuing UG/PG/Diploma/PhD
  • Aadhaar mandatory
  • Indian citizen

📄 Documents Required

  • 📄Aadhaar Card
  • 📄SC Caste Certificate
  • 📄Class 12 marksheet (for UG) / Previous degree (for PG)
  • 📄Admission letter from designated institute
  • 📄Income Certificate (≤ ₹8 lakh)
  • 📄Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
  • 📄Institute fee structure

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❓ FAQs — Top Class Education SC

What is Top Class Education Scholarship for SC?
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students provides full tuition fee + monthly maintenance + book/computer allowance to economically weaker SC students studying at India's TOP 287 institutions (IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS, IISc, IISERs, NLUs, top universities). Most generous SC scholarship covering FULL course cost — even ₹20+ lakh courses are covered.
Top Class Scholarship eligibility 2026?
(1) SC student with valid SC certificate; (2) Admitted to ANY of the 287 designated TOP institutions (list at scholarships.gov.in); (3) Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh; (4) Pursuing UG/PG/Diploma/PhD (any level); (5) Aadhaar mandatory. NO marks cut-off — admission to top institute is the eligibility criteria.
Which 287 institutions are covered?
All IITs (23), IIMs (20), NITs (31), IIITs, AIIMS (15+), IISc, IISERs (7), NLUs, top central universities (JNU, DU, BHU, etc.), top medical colleges (CMC Vellore, MAMC, AFMC), prominent state universities. Full updated list available at scholarships.gov.in. New institutions added yearly based on rankings.
How to apply for Top Class SC Scholarship 2026?
Visit scholarships.gov.in (NSP). Register with mobile + Aadhaar. Select 'Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students' (Ministry of Social Justice). Fill: institute details, course, family income, SC certificate. Upload all documents. Application window August-October. Institute verifies → DBT to bank + tuition fee directly to institute.
Top Class vs Post-Matric Scholarship — difference?
Top Class: For SC students at TOP 287 institutions (IITs, IIMs etc.) — covers FULL tuition (₹5-20+ lakh) + ₹26K-36K/year maintenance. 800 scholarships/year. Post-Matric: For SC students at ANY recognised institution — partial tuition + ₹230-1,200/month maintenance. 60+ lakh scholarships/year. Top Class is more generous but for elite institutions only.

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