Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children), Arunachal Pradesh 2026‑27

The Post Matric Scholarship for ST students is a central scheme run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The Ministry’s own page says states invite applications, check eligibility and pay students directly through DBT. In Arunachal Pradesh, the state’s Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE) publishes its notices under the name Post Matric Scholarships to ST Students Under Umbrella Scheme.

It helps ST students who study after Class 10 with college fees and a monthly allowance. You apply on the National Scholarship Portal, and the state checks your eligibility before any money is paid.

What you get

Students get two kinds of support. The first is payment of compulsory fees charged by educational institutions, subject to a limit that the state fixes. The second is a maintenance allowance of Rs. 230 to Rs. 1,200 a month, depending on the course.

The state’s fee committee sets the fee component, so the fee you get depends on your institution and the state’s limit. The fee component will be decided by the State Level Fee Fixation Committee of the state.

The Ministry’s page gives that range without a session year. The official sources checked for this page do not give the monthly rate for each course group in Arunachal Pradesh. Check the state notice for 2026-27 before you plan your budget.

Who can apply

• Domicile: The scholarship is awarded by the Government of the State or Union Territory to which the applicant belongs, under its domicile terms. A student from Arunachal who studies in another state applies to the Arunachal government.
• Category: You must belong to a Scheduled Tribe as notified for your domicile state. The ST status is judged against the state or UT you actually belong to.
• Marks and previous exam: You must have passed Matriculation, Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognised university or board. The sources checked set no minimum marks.
• Family income: Parental income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum. If both parents work, the combined income of both of them from all sources is counted.
• Course and college: The course must be a recognised one from a recognised institution, with Matriculation or Class X as the entry qualification or higher. Government institutes, colleges and universities, and Institutions of National Importance are covered. Non-government institutes count only if they are empanelled.
• Bank account: You need a valid account in a Scheduled Bank that is linked with your Aadhaar and mobile number. The account must be in your own name.
• Other scholarships: You cannot hold another scholarship at the same time. A student who already gets another scholarship is not eligible.
• Age: The sources checked do not set an age limit.

How to apply

1. Get a One Time Registration (OTR) number. It is a 14-digit number based on your Aadhaar or Aadhaar enrolment ID. OTR is required to apply for scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal.
2. Go to scholarships.gov.in, the National Scholarship Portal, and register or log in. The Directorate has asked students to submit fresh and renewal applications there.
3. Select the Post Matric scheme for ST students under the Umbrella Scheme for Arunachal Pradesh, fill in the form and upload your documents. Students must check the state and NSP portal for the documents to upload with the form.
4. If you need help, NSP services are available at Common Service Centres, and students can get the scholarship services done at a nearby CSC. The total charge for the entire activity is Rs. 30, inclusive of taxes.

For questions, the DHTE lists the phone numbers 0360-2214416 and 2211717, and the email dhearunachal@rediffmail.com.

Documents you need

The sources checked name your Aadhaar number and a domicile certificate. The portal may ask for more. The sources checked do not give a full Arunachal list, so read the portal’s list before you start the form.

How students are selected

Selection rests on eligibility. The state checks each application against the rules before it pays the award. A student who gives wrong or misrepresented facts becomes ineligible and loses all benefits under the scheme.

Renewal

The scholarship is payable for the entire course for which the application was made. It continues until the course is completed, subject to good conduct and regular attendance. If you did not apply in your first year, you can apply in your second or a later year and get the award for the rest of the course.

Important dates

The portal is open for academic year 2026-27 from 1 June 2026 onwards. The official sources checked do not give the closing date for this scheme in Arunachal Pradesh for 2026-27. Check the NSP portal and the DHTE for the last date. If the scheme no longer shows for 2026-27 on the portal, the window has closed.