Manipur ST Scholarship 2026-27 – Pre & Post Matric NSP Apply Online is the current scholarship opportunity for Scheduled Tribe students studying in Manipur. The Department of Tribal Affairs & Hills, Government of Manipur, confirms two schemes: Pre-Matric ST Scholarship for Classes IX-X and Post-Matric ST Scholarship for study after Class X. The National Scholarship Portal is open for Academic Year 2026-27. The Manipur department page does not publish a separate 2026-27 closing date in its current scholarship notice, so applicants must check the live scheme row on NSP before submitting.
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Manipur ST Scholarship 2026-27 current status
The scheme is administered by the Department of Tribal Affairs & Hills, Government of Manipur, through the National Scholarship Portal. The department’s official page identifies the two scholarship levels and directs eligible students to NSP. The accessible department page currently carries earlier beneficiary lists and scheme guidelines, so students should rely on the live NSP scheme row for the final application window and verification deadlines.
| Item | Officially verified position |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2026-27 is shown on the National Scholarship Portal. |
| Scholarship levels | Pre-Matric ST Scholarship and Post-Matric ST Scholarship. |
| Application route | National Scholarship Portal (NSP). |
| Department | Department of Tribal Affairs & Hills, Government of Manipur. |
| Separate Manipur closing date | Not published on the department’s current scholarship page; verify the live NSP scheme row before applying. |
Manipur Pre-Matric ST Scholarship eligibility
The Pre-Matric scheme is meant for Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes IX and X. The department’s official scheme page states that the student’s parents’ annual income must be up to Rs. 2.50 lakh. The student must study in a government or government-recognised school or institution and satisfy the scheme conditions shown on NSP.
| Eligibility item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Community | Scheduled Tribe (ST) student of Manipur. |
| Class level | Class IX or Class X. |
| Parental income | Up to Rs. 2.50 lakh per year, as stated by the department. |
| Institution | Government or government-recognised school/institution, subject to NSP verification. |
Manipur Post-Matric ST Scholarship eligibility
The Post-Matric scheme provides financial assistance to eligible ST students pursuing higher studies after passing Class X. Course, institution, income and document conditions must be checked against the active NSP scheme details because the exact award and verification requirements can vary by course level and year.
| Eligibility item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Community | Scheduled Tribe (ST) student of Manipur. |
| Study level | Higher studies after passing Class X. |
| Parental income | Up to Rs. 2.50 lakh per year, as stated by the department. |
| Course and institution | Must satisfy the active Post-Matric scheme rules and institute verification on NSP. |
Manipur ST Scholarship application process on NSP
Applications are filed online through NSP. Students should first complete or use their One-Time Registration (OTR), then select the applicable Manipur ST scholarship scheme for Academic Year 2026-27. Keep the name, Aadhaar-linked details, bank information and institute information consistent across the application. The final submission date and institute/state verification dates must be read from the live scheme row before payment or submission.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the National Scholarship Portal and select the student application service. |
| 2 | Complete OTR or use the existing OTR number, as required by NSP. |
| 3 | Select Manipur and the applicable Pre-Matric or Post-Matric ST Scholarship scheme. |
| 4 | Enter personal, academic, income, bank and institute details exactly as supported by documents. |
| 5 | Submit the application and retain the reference number and acknowledgement. |
| 6 | Track institute and department verification on NSP; an application is not complete until the prescribed verification is finished. |
Documents to keep ready for Manipur ST Scholarship
The exact upload list is shown in the active NSP application. Students should keep the following records ready and use the department’s official guidelines for any scheme-specific requirement.
| Document | Use |
|---|---|
| ST certificate | Proof of Scheduled Tribe status. |
| Income certificate | To establish the parental-income condition. |
| Academic record | Marksheets, enrolment and current-course details. |
| Institute details | Institute verification and course/institution eligibility. |
| Bank and Aadhaar-linked details | For identity and Direct Benefit Transfer processing, as required by NSP. |
Important Links
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Apply and check Academic Year 2026-27 scheme status | Open National Scholarship Portal |
| Manipur ST scholarship scheme page | Open Department of Tribal Affairs & Hills page |
| Pre-Matric ST Scholarship guidelines | Download official guidelines |
| Post-Matric ST Scholarship guidelines | Download official guidelines |
Last updated: 10.08.2026. The department and NSP pages should be checked again before submission because scheme windows and verification dates can change.
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