The Manipur Scholarship initiative 2025-26 is are scheme initiated by both the State government of Manipur and the central government of India to provide financial support to students across different academic levels and socio economic categories. These programs are designed to ensure that no student is deprived of education due to financial assistance.
About Manipur Scholarship 2026
The Manipur Scholarship initiative 2025-26 refers to the combined portfolio of financial aid schemes for students domiciled in the state aiming to promote education from school level ( class 1 ) up to the postgraduate and research levels ( PHD). The major schemes for 2025 are predominantly processed through the National Scholarship Portal.
Objective of Manipur Scholarship 2026
The Primary objectives are :
- To provide monetary support to students from economically disadvantaged families particularly those belonging to SC, ST, OBC and EBC.
- To reduce dropout rates after matriculation and encourage students to pursue professional, technical and postgraduate studies.
- To ensure inclusive growth by removing financial barriers to education for vulnerable and backward communities.
- To facilitate transparent and timely fund disbursement directly into students ‘ linked bank accounts.
Key Highlights of Manipur Scholarship 2025-26
| Scholarship Name | Manipur Scholarship 2025-26 |
| Applicable level | Class 1 to PHD |
| Platform | National Scholarship Portal |
| Beneficiary Categories | SC,ST,EBC and DNT or meritorious students |
| Mode | Online |
| Disbursement Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Article Category | Scholarship |
List of Scholarships
- NEC Merit Scholarship, Manipur.
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur.
- PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur.
- PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur.
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur.
1. NEC Merit Scholarship, Manipur
Important Dates
- Application Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Last Date: 19 December 2025
Eligibility
- Students pursuing a technical or professional diploma, degree, postgraduate, MPhil, or PhD can apply for this scholarship.
- Students must have secured at least 60% marks or above in the qualifying examination.
- The family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000 per annum.
Financial Benefits
- For diploma courses of ₹ 20,000 per annum
- For degree courses of ₹ 22,000 per annum
- For post-graduate courses of ₹ 25,000 per annum
- For MPhil or PhD programs, the fee is ₹ 30,000 per annum.
2. Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur
Important Dates
- Application Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Last Date: 19 December 2025
Eligibility
- The student must pursue full-time studies in Classes 9 and 10 at a government school or a government-recognised school can apply for this scholarship.
- The annual income of the family must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Financial Benefits
- For day scholars ₹ 150 per month and ₹350 per month for hostellers for 10 months.
- For Books and ad-hoc grants of ₹750 per annum and ₹1,000 per annum respectively.
- Additional allowances will be up to ₹240 for disabled students.
3. Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur
Important Dates
- Application Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Last Date: 19 December 2025
Eligibility
- Open for students pursuing studies at the post-matriculation level (Class 11 to post graduation).
- The annual income of the family must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Financial Benefits
- A monthly allowance of up to ₹1,200 per month for students staying in hostels and ₹550 per month for day scholars).
- Coverage of Study tour expenses.
- Provision of a book allowance along with access to a book bank facility • Extra financial support for students with disabilities.
- Reimbursement of mandatory, non-refundable fees.
4. PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur
Important Dates
- Application Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Last Date: 19 December 2025
Eligibility
- Must be a student of classes 1 to 10.
- The annual income of the family must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Financial Benefits
- Day scholars: ₹25 per month for classes 1 to 5, ₹40 per month for Classes 6 to 8, ₹ 50 per month for Classes 9 and 10, payable for 10 months.
- For hostellers: ₹200 per month for Classes 3 to 8 and ₹250 per month for Classes 9 -10 payable for 10 months.
- An additional ad-hoc grant of ₹500 per annum is provided to all students.
5. PM Yasasvi Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur
Important Dates
- Application Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Last Date: 19 December 2025
Eligibility
- Students must pursue studies at the post-matriculation level (class 11 to post-graduation).
- The annual income of the family must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Financial Benefits
- A monthly Maintenance allowance of up to ₹350 per month for day scholars and up to ₹750 per month for students residing in hostels.
- Refund of mandatory, non-refundable fees.
- Reader assistance support up to ₹175 per month for blind students).
- Financial support for study tour expenses up to ₹900 per year.
- Assistance of thesis typing and printing costs up to ₹1,000 for research scholars).
6. Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur
Important Dates
- Application Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Last Date: 19 December 2025.
Eligibility
- Students must pursue full-time studies in Classes 9 and 10 at a government school or a government-recognised school.
- The annual income of the family must not exceed ₹2,00,000.
Financial Benefits
- A monthly allowance of ₹150 per month for day scholars and ₹350 for students living in hostels, payable for 10 months.
- Annual support of ₹750 per annum for books and an ad-hoc of ₹1,000 per year.
- Additional allowances of up to ₹240 are provided to disabled students
7. Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur
Important Dates
- Application Date: 1 July 2025
- Application Last Date: 19 December 2025
Eligibility
- Open for students studying at the post-matriculation level (Class 11 to post-graduation).
- The annual income of the family must not be less than ₹2,50,000.
Financial Benefits
- A monthly allowance of ₹1,200 per month for hostellers and ₹550 per month for day scholars.
- Study tour charges.
- Book allowance and book bank facility.
- Additional allowance for disabled students.
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.
Assessment Process
- Once the application is submitted online it goes through verification at three levels first by the Institute nodal officer then cross-checked by the District welfare education officer and at last Director of the respective department in Manipur. Final review of eligibility based on scheme income and academic criteria before moving to the ministry level.
- After state-level verification is complete, the application moves to the central department. Central checks all the criteria and the merit list and finally sanctions the scholarship money.
- The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account through the PEMS system ( DBT) .
Important Dates
- Application open: July 1, 2025
- Closing date: 19th December 2025
Required Documents
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Previous Copies of the mark sheet
- Caste Certificate
- Family Income Certificate
- ID Proof ( Aadhar card, Pan card, etc)
- Disability Certificate
- Bank Passbook
Features
- Transparency: Use of the NSP platform for end-to-end processing and tracking.
- Aadhar-enabled DBT: Ensures that funds reach the genuine beneficiary without intermediaries.
- Focus on the Backward class: The majority of the funding and schemes are concentrated on the welfare of SC, ST and OBC communities.
- Simplified Renewal: Renewal is done easily through NSP postal if the student meets academic criteria and is promoted to the next class.
Application Process of Manipur Scholarship 2025
- Visit the official website ”www.scholarships.gov.in” and click “New Registration“. Register using Aadhar card and bank account details.
- Log in with the generated Application ID and Password.
- Complete the application for all required information.
- Select the scheme under the appropriate ministry of state ( eg: Post Matrix scholarship for ST students, Manipur )
- Upload all mandatory documents.
- Review the application and click Final submit. Once submitted no changes can be made.
- The student must submit a hard copy of the application and supporting documents to their institution’s nodal officer for online verification.
Helpline Number
For information or queries :
- Contact: 0120-6619540 (NSP Portal)
- Website: www.scholarships.gov.in/.
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