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Top Scholarships for Indian Students After 10th & 12th (2025 List)

Top Scholarships for Indian Students After 10th & 12th (2025 List)

Worried about the cost of higher education? Good news! There are several scholarships in India that help meritorious and needy students pursue further studies after Class 10 and 12. Here's a list of the most popular and beneficial scholarships you can apply for in 2025.

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📘 Scholarships After 10th

1. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)

  • Who Can Apply: Students of Class 8 from government schools
  • Award: ₹12,000 per year (till Class 12)
  • Eligibility: Family income below ₹3.5 lakh/year, minimum 55% marks

2. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)

  • Who Can Apply: Science stream students (Class 11 & onward)
  • Award: Monthly stipend + annual grant
  • Conducted by: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India

3. Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students

  • Offered by: State and Central Governments
  • Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC category students, low-income families
  • Benefit: Tuition + Maintenance allowance

4. NSP - National Scholarship Portal

  • Portal: scholarships.gov.in
  • Includes: Various schemes for minority, SC/ST, and backward classes

🎓 Scholarships After 12th

1. Inspire Scholarship

  • For: Students pursuing Natural & Basic Sciences
  • Offered by: DST, Govt. of India
  • Amount: ₹80,000 per year

2. AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for Girls)

  • Eligibility: Girl students in 1st year of Technical/Diploma course
  • Amount: ₹50,000 per year
  • Official Site: aicte-india.org

3. AICTE Saksham Scholarship (for Differently-Abled)

  • For: Students with disabilities pursuing technical courses
  • Amount: ₹50,000 per year

4. CLP India Scholarship Scheme

  • For: Students in engineering, ITI, polytechnic, nursing, etc.
  • Eligibility: From CLP project-affected areas

5. College/University Scholarships

  • Most universities offer **merit-based** and **need-based** scholarships.
  • Check with the admission office or website of your chosen college.

💡 Tips to Apply for Scholarships

  • Check the **official website** and apply before deadlines.
  • Keep documents ready: Income certificate, ID, previous marksheets, etc.
  • Write a **strong Statement of Purpose (SOP)** if required.

📌 Conclusion

Scholarships can make quality education accessible for every student, regardless of background. Make the most of these opportunities to reduce financial stress and focus on your studies. Apply early, stay updated, and never miss a chance!

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