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Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Short Title: Top Class SC
Administered by: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Financial Support:
Full Tuition Fee + ₹86,000 Annual Living & Device Allowance
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling:
≤ ₹800000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline:
31-Oct-2026
Scheme Overview & Objective
Scholarship support for qualified Indian students.
Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)
| Target Education Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Admission secured in notified Premier Institutions (IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS, NLUs, etc.) |
| Academic Disciplines / Streams | Engineering, Medicine, Management, Law, Architecture |
| Eligible Degree Courses | B.Tech, MBBS, MBA, BA LLB, B.Arch, MD |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹800000 from all sources. |
| Minimum Academic Score | Minimum 50.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam. |
| Gender Eligibility | Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender) |
| Social Reservation Category | SC |
| Domicile / Residence | All India |
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.
Financial Benefits & Allowances
Full Tuition Fee + ₹86,000 Annual Living & Device Allowance
Full non-refundable tuition fees up to ₹2.00 Lakh (Private) or actual (Govt) + Living expenses ₹3,000/month + Books ₹5,000/year + One-time computer ₹45,000.
Tuition Fee Support:
Full tuition fee and non-refundable institutional charges covered directly.
Full tuition fee and non-refundable institutional charges covered directly.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.
Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist
Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:
Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:
- ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
- ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
- ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
- ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year:
2026-27
Application Opens:
01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply:
31-Oct-2026
MPath Trust & Security Notice
• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).
Source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026