To be eligible, an applicant must –
- be a domicile of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category
- be studying in Class 11 to postdoctoral level
- have a family income of less than ₹ 2,50,000 per annum from all sources
The selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-
| Category of Courses | Academic allowance (₹ per annum) | Tuition Fees | Total |
| Group 1 – Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Group 2 – Other professional courses leading to Degree, Diploma, and Certificate | 8,000 | 5,000 | 13,000 |
| Group 3 – Graduate and Postgraduate courses that aren’t covered in Group 1 and 2 | 6,000 | 2,000 | 8,000 |
| Group 4 – All post-matriculation (Post Class 10 level) non-degree courses | 5,000 | N/A | 5,000 |
Note – Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for the academic allowance. However, tuition fees will be paid to them.
- A passport-size photograph
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Marksheet, diploma, or degree of previous examination
Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Applicant Corner’ and click on ‘New Registration’ tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Step 5: Select the respective Aadhaar option, enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Fresh Application’ tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Note – All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.