Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu scholarships (દાદરા અને નગર હવેલી)
Central NSP schemes apply here — same income and caste rules.
यहां केंद्रीय NSP योजनाएं लागू — वही आय व जाति नियम।
અહીં કેન્દ્રીય NSP યોજનાઓ લાગુ — તે જ આવક અને જાતિ નિયમો.
Information last verified: 2026-11-01 · Always verify on the official portal before applying.
Scholarship rules, amounts and deadlines change every year — always confirm on the official portal (NSP / state portal) before applying. Money comes only via DBT to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account — never pay any agent.
How scholarships work in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, all major scholarship schemes for SC, ST, OBC, EBC and students with disabilities run through NSP, with institutes required to complete face-authentication KYC.
DNH and Daman & Diu were merged into one Union Territory in 2020, so all scholarship notices now come from one Directorate of Education. Institutes must complete NSP FaceAuth KYC before students' forms can be verified.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu's own schemes
SC / ST / OBC / EBC scholarships (via NSP)
Who: UT students in these categories
Benefit: As per each scheme
PM YASASVI
Who: OBC / EBC / DNT students
Benefit: Pre / post-matric support
Saraswati Vidya Yojana
Who: Students as notified by the Directorate of Education
Benefit: UT support
Application calendar
- August – November (2025-26): NSP deadlines vary by scheme
- As notified: UT schemes
- After verification: Payments
Avoid these rejections
- Your institute must complete NSP FaceAuth KYC.
- Check ddd.gov.in for Directorate of Education notices.
- Apply early, as deadlines differ by scheme.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu scholarship FAQs
Where do DNH-DD students apply?
On NSP.
What is FaceAuth KYC?
Institutes must verify using the NSP FaceAuth app.
What is Saraswati Vidya Yojana?
A UT-level scheme by the Directorate of Education.
When are the deadlines?
Between August and November, by scheme.
What documents do DNH-DD students need?
Caste certificate, income certificate, previous marksheet and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Official sources: ddd.gov.in· scholarships.gov.in· Guide last reviewed 2026-10-30. Amounts and dates change every year — confirm on the official portal.
Classes 1–8 (1)
Classes 9–10 (8)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes 9–10)
₹3,500/year (day scholar) / ₹7,000/year (hosteller); +10% extra for divyang students
Marks: No fixed % — must be enrolled in Class 9 or 10 and pass previous class
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Classes 9–10)
₹3,500/year (day scholar) / ₹7,000/year (hosteller); book + ad-hoc grants vary by state
Marks: No fixed % — enrolled in Class 9 or 10
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Classes 9–10)
Up to ~₹4,000/year + ad-hoc grant (varies by state norms)
Marks: No fixed % — enrolled in Class 9 or 10
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (Classes 9–10)
Admission + tuition fee + ₹500–₹600/year maintenance (varies by class; hostellers higher)
Marks: ≥50% in previous final exam
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of Parents in Unclean Occupations (Classes 1–10)
Maintenance + ad-hoc grant by class (verify current rates on NSP)
Marks: Enrolled in Classes 1–10; parent/guardian in unclean/hazardous occupation
View full guide →National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS, Class 8→9–12)
₹12,000/year (₹1,000/month) for 4 years, Classes 9–12
Marks: ≥55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST/PwD) + clear state NMMS exam (MAT+SAT); continue with 55% in 9th, 60% in 10th
View full guide →Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for Minority Girls (Classes 9–12)
₹5,000/year (Classes 9–10) / ₹6,000/year (Classes 11–12)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam (Class 8 for 9th, Class 10 for 11th)
View full guide →PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT, Classes 9–12 + Top Class College)
₹75,000–₹1,25,000/year (school level by class) + up to ~₹1.5L/year all-in for top-class college
Marks: YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) merit for Classes 9 & 11; JEE merit for Top-Class-College vertical
View full guide →Classes 11–12 (6)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS, Class 8→9–12)
₹12,000/year (₹1,000/month) for 4 years, Classes 9–12
Marks: ≥55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST/PwD) + clear state NMMS exam (MAT+SAT); continue with 55% in 9th, 60% in 10th
View full guide →Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for Minority Girls (Classes 9–12)
₹5,000/year (Classes 9–10) / ₹6,000/year (Classes 11–12)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam (Class 8 for 9th, Class 10 for 11th)
View full guide →PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT, Classes 9–12 + Top Class College)
₹75,000–₹1,25,000/year (school level by class) + up to ~₹1.5L/year all-in for top-class college
Marks: YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) merit for Classes 9 & 11; JEE merit for Top-Class-College vertical
View full guide →ITI / Diploma / Polytechnic (6)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls (Diploma/Degree Technical)
₹50,000/year lump sum (fees, books, laptop, equipment). Degree: up to 4 yrs (3 yrs for lateral entry); Diploma: up to 3 yrs (2 yrs for lateral entry)
Marks: Merit in qualifying exam for AICTE-approved admission (1st year or lateral-entry 2nd year); 15% SC / 7.5% ST / 27% OBC reservation
View full guide →AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students
₹50,000/year lump sum per year of study
Marks: ≥40% disability (UDID) + AICTE-approved diploma/degree admission
View full guide →AICTE Swanath Scholarship (Orphan / Covid-affected / Martyrs' Wards)
₹50,000/year per year of study
Marks: AICTE-approved admission + one of: orphan / both-or-either parent died of Covid / ward of martyr (Armed Forces/CAPF)
View full guide →Undergraduate (12)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (Professional/Technical)
₹20,000/year course fee + ₹1,000/month maintenance (hosteller) / ₹500/month (day scholar)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam + admission via competitive exam in professional course
View full guide →PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship (College/University, ex-CSSS)
₹12,000/year for first 3 years of UG; ₹20,000/year for 4th–5th year / PG (B.Tech: ₹20,000 in 4th year only)
Marks: Top 20th percentile / ≥80% in Class 12 board (board-wise cut-off) + regular UG degree admission
View full guide →INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship (Science Stream, DST)
₹80,000/year (₹60,000 scholarship @₹5,000/month + ₹20,000 mentorship for summer project), up to 5 years to MSc
Marks: Top 1% in Class 12 board OR top-10,000 JEE/NEET rank OR NTSE/Olympiad scholar + BSc/BS/MS admission in natural/basic sciences; continue with 60% / 7.0 CGPA
View full guide →AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls (Diploma/Degree Technical)
₹50,000/year lump sum (fees, books, laptop, equipment). Degree: up to 4 yrs (3 yrs for lateral entry); Diploma: up to 3 yrs (2 yrs for lateral entry)
Marks: Merit in qualifying exam for AICTE-approved admission (1st year or lateral-entry 2nd year); 15% SC / 7.5% ST / 27% OBC reservation
View full guide →AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students
₹50,000/year lump sum per year of study
Marks: ≥40% disability (UDID) + AICTE-approved diploma/degree admission
View full guide →AICTE Swanath Scholarship (Orphan / Covid-affected / Martyrs' Wards)
₹50,000/year per year of study
Marks: AICTE-approved admission + one of: orphan / both-or-either parent died of Covid / ward of martyr (Armed Forces/CAPF)
View full guide →Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Full tuition + living expenses up to ~₹86,000/year + books/computer allowances (institution-billed)
Marks: Admission in notified top-class institutions (IITs, NITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NLUs etc.) — merit decides
View full guide →PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT, Classes 9–12 + Top Class College)
₹75,000–₹1,25,000/year (school level by class) + up to ~₹1.5L/year all-in for top-class college
Marks: YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) merit for Classes 9 & 11; JEE merit for Top-Class-College vertical
View full guide →PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of Ex-Servicemen / CAPF
₹30,000/year (boys) / ₹36,000/year (girls), paid monthly; 5,500+ new scholarships yearly
Marks: ≥60% in Class 12 / diploma + admission in professional or general UG (first year); renewal needs 50%+ each year
View full guide →Postgraduate (8)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (Professional/Technical)
₹20,000/year course fee + ₹1,000/month maintenance (hosteller) / ₹500/month (day scholar)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam + admission via competitive exam in professional course
View full guide →PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship (College/University, ex-CSSS)
₹12,000/year for first 3 years of UG; ₹20,000/year for 4th–5th year / PG (B.Tech: ₹20,000 in 4th year only)
Marks: Top 20th percentile / ≥80% in Class 12 board (board-wise cut-off) + regular UG degree admission
View full guide →INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship (Science Stream, DST)
₹80,000/year (₹60,000 scholarship @₹5,000/month + ₹20,000 mentorship for summer project), up to 5 years to MSc
Marks: Top 1% in Class 12 board OR top-10,000 JEE/NEET rank OR NTSE/Olympiad scholar + BSc/BS/MS admission in natural/basic sciences; continue with 60% / 7.0 CGPA
View full guide →Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Full tuition + living expenses up to ~₹86,000/year + books/computer allowances (institution-billed)
Marks: Admission in notified top-class institutions (IITs, NITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NLUs etc.) — merit decides
View full guide →PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of Ex-Servicemen / CAPF
₹30,000/year (boys) / ₹36,000/year (girls), paid monthly; 5,500+ new scholarships yearly
Marks: ≥60% in Class 12 / diploma + admission in professional or general UG (first year); renewal needs 50%+ each year
View full guide →Research / PhD (3)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →