National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for SC, DNT, landless agricultural labourer and traditional artisan students to study abroad
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SC etc. Candidates
Paid by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India · 🇮🇳 India
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
7 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Total slots allotted under the scheme annually is 125, out of which 115 slots are reserved for students belonging to Scheduled Caste, 06 slots are reserved for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes and 04 slots for Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans candidates.
https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/28
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
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