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| Official notification banner for the Meghalaya Pre and Post Matric Scheduled Caste (SC) Scholarship Scheme 2026-27. Online applications are open on the National Scholarship Portal until October 30, 2026. |
The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Meghalaya, has officially released the advertisement for the Meghalaya Pre and Post Matric SC Scholarship 2026-27. Applications (both Fresh and Renewal) are invited from deserving students who are permanent residents of Meghalaya. Sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, these financial assistance schemes aim to support Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing school education and higher studies. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP 2.0).
Key Recruitment & Scholarship Details
- 📍 State: Meghalaya
- 🏢 Department: Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya, Shillong
- 📄 Advertisement No: CE/SCHOL/AD/1/2018-19/175 (Dated: 3rd July 2026)
- 👥 Beneficiaries: Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are permanent residents of Meghalaya
- 📅 Academic Year: 2026-27
- 💻 Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP 2.0)
- 🚀 Application Start Date: 15th June 2026
- ⚠️ Application Last Date: 30th October 2026
- 🏢 Institute Verification Last Date: 20th November 2026{inAds}
Eligibility Criteria & Scholarship Schemes
To target the high-CTR search query "Meghalaya Pre and Post Matric SC Scholarship 2026 Apply Online", ensure you fulfill the criteria for the respective schemes detailed below:
1. Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students
- Target Classes: Students studying from Class IX (9th) up to Class X (10th).
- Institution Type: Must be studying within the state of Meghalaya in Government schools/institutes or recognized private schools/institutes.
- Income Limit: The annual income of the parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹ 2.50 Lakhs per annum.
2. Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
- Target Courses: Students pursuing higher studies in various courses ranging from Class XI (11th) up to Post Graduation (PG).
- Income Limit: The annual parental/guardian income from all sources must not exceed ₹ 2.50 Lakhs per annum.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Mandatory Documents: Applicants must upload all necessary documents accurately on the portal. Failure to upload the required documents will result in the application being rejected as defective.
- Aadhaar Seeding: All applicants are required to properly link/seed their Aadhaar cards with their active bank accounts. This is mandatory to enable seamless, Aadhaar-based direct benefit transfer (DBT) payments.{inAds}
How to Apply Online for Meghalaya SC Scholarship 2026
- Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP 2.0) at
https://scholarships.gov.in. - Click on the "New Registration" or "Login" link, depending on whether you are a Fresh or Renewal applicant.
- Select the state of domicile as Meghalaya and choose the appropriate Pre-Matric or Post-Matric scheme for the Scheduled Castes.
- Fill in your academic details, parental income info, and upload the necessary certificates.
- Provide your Aadhaar-seeded bank account details carefully.
- Review the form and submit it before the closing date (30th October 2026). Take a printout of the application form for institutional verification.
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