Education Government Schemes in India
Browse 22 government education schemes. Each scheme includes eligibility criteria, benefits, and how to apply.
Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF)
Up to ₹80,000/month + ₹2 lakh research grant/year
Benefit: Up to Rs 11,60,000
Ministry of Education
View DetailsPM YASASVI Scheme
Up to Rs 1.25 lakh/year for premier institutes
Benefit: Up to Rs 1,25,000
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
View DetailsPost-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Full fee + Rs 230-1200/month allowance
Benefit: Up to Rs 1,20,000
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
View DetailsINSPIRE Scholarship (SHE)
Rs 80,000/year for 5 years to science students
Benefit: Up to Rs 80,000
Department of Science & Technology
View DetailsPM Internship Scheme
₹5,000/month stipend + ₹6,000 one-time grant
Benefit: Up to Rs 66,000
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
View DetailsAICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
₹50,000/year + contingency for AICTE-approved technical courses
Benefit: Up to Rs 50,000
AICTE
View DetailsCentral Sector Scholarship - College & University
Rs 10,000-20,000/year merit scholarship
Benefit: Up to Rs 20,000
Ministry of Education
View DetailsCentral Sector Scholarship for College & University Students
₹10,000/year for first 3 years, ₹20,000 in PG year
Benefit: Up to Rs 20,000
Ministry of Education
View DetailsAmma Vodi (Andhra Pradesh)
Rs 15,000/year to mothers of school kids
Benefit: Up to Rs 15,000
Government of Andhra Pradesh
View DetailsNational Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
Rs 12,000/year (Rs 1,000/month)
Benefit: Up to Rs 12,000
Ministry of Education
View DetailsAICTE Pragati and Saksham Scholarships
Rs 50000 per annum tuition reimbursement and incidental allowance.
View DetailsBeti Bachao Beti Padhao
Awareness, last-mile delivery of girl-child education benefits
Ministry of Women & Child Development
View DetailsNational Overseas Scholarship for SC Students
Tuition fees, maintenance allowance, contingency, travel, and visa support.
View DetailsNational Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Single portal to apply for central scholarships (pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means, minority)
Ministry of Electronics and IT
View DetailsNIPUN Bharat Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
Teacher training, learning materials, and assessment for early grades.
View DetailsPM POSHAN (Mid Day Meal Scheme)
Free hot cooked midday meal for all government-school students (Classes I–VIII)
Ministry of Education
View DetailsPM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal)
Free hot meal daily (450-700 kcal)
Ministry of Education
View DetailsPM SHRI Schools Upgradation
Infrastructure, ICT labs, libraries, and quality enhancement.
View DetailsPM Vidyalaxmi Scheme
Collateral-free education loans with interest subvention for eligible students
Ministry of Education
View DetailsSamagra Shiksha
Free uniforms, textbooks, and school infrastructure support for eligible students
Ministry of Education
View DetailsSamagra Shiksha Abhiyan
Free textbooks, uniforms and infrastructure support up to Class 12
Ministry of Education
View DetailsSWAYAM Free Online Courses
Free courses; optional paid certificate exam
Ministry of Education
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