National Merit Scholarships in India 2022
Scholarship Details
Funding Type
Partial Funding · Rs. 10,000 & Rs. 20,000 per year
Eligible Courses
Subjects offered by the University
Eligible Nationalities
Open to Indian nationals
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Overview
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious students having a family income of less than Rs.6 lakh per annum, to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Eligibility for National Merit Scholarships in India, 2022:
- Students with 80% or above in Class 12 of Board of Examination are considered for the scholarship.
- For receiving scholarship benefit under Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Student an individual shall furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar
- Students pursuing regular courses from recognized educational institutions are preferred.
- Applicants can not receive any other scholarship scheme.
- Students of both 'general and 'reserved' categories are eligible for this scholarship.
Value of National Merit Scholarships in India, 2022:
- The successful applicants of National Merit Scholarships in India, 2022 will receive an award of Rs. 10,000 for the first three years and Rs. 20,000 per year for the fourth and fifth years.
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How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements
Prepare Documents
Gather all required documents for your application
Submit Application
Apply through the official scholarship application process
Application Review
The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications
Scholarship Decision
Selected applicants are informed about the final results
Documents Needed
Academic Transcripts (Usually required)
Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)
Identity Proof (Usually required)
Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)
Statement of Purpose (If applicable)
Language Test Scores (If applicable)
Recommendation Letters (If applicable)
Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)
Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines
FAQs
- Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Ministry of Human Resource Development. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.
Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad. - The deadline of National Merit Scholarships in India 2022 is Expired.
- National Merit Scholarships in India 2022 is offered for Subjects offered by the University.
- National Merit Scholarships in India 2022 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
- National Merit Scholarships in India 2022 is offered by Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- National Merit Scholarships in India 2022 covers Partial Funding, Rs. 10,000 & Rs. 20,000 per year.
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