The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released guidelines for the Top Class Scholarship scheme for SC students, applicable from the 2025-26 academic year. The scheme provides financial support, including full tuition fees and academic allowances, to eligible SC students admitted to notified institutions. Eligibility is based on merit, with a family income ceiling of Rs. 8.00 lakh per annum and a 30% reservation for girl students. Payments are made directly to students via Direct Benefit Transfer, and institutions are responsible for verifying applications on the National Scholarship Portal. The scheme is capped at 1,900 fresh scholarship slots for the 2025-26 financial year.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released guidelines for the Top Class Scholarship scheme for SC students, applicable from the 2025-26 academic year. The scheme provides financial support, including full tuition fees and academic allowances, to eligible SC students admitted to notified institutions. Eligibility is based on merit, with a family income ceiling of Rs. 8.00 lakh per annum and a 30% reservation for girl students. Payments are made directly to students via Direct Benefit Transfer, and institutions are responsible for verifying applications on the National Scholarship Portal. The scheme is capped at 1,900 fresh scholarship slots for the 2025-26 financial year.