About this student scheme
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for OBC and EBC (Economically Backward Class) students provides financial assistance to pursue Master's and PhD courses abroad at top 500 QS-ranked foreign universities. Annual maintenance allowance (~$15,400/year), full tuition fee reimbursement, equipment allowance, visa fee, one-time airfare (economy class). Total benefit up to ₹40 lakh per student over the course. Around 70 scholarships per year (50 OBC + 20 EBC). Administered by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year. Apply online when notification released (usually February-March).
Scholarship snapshot
| Scheme Name | National Overseas Scholarship for OBC/EBC 2026 — Up to ₹40 Lakh for Foreign Master's/PhD |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | Full tuition fee + ~$15,400/year maintenance + equipment + visa + airfare = up to ₹40 lakh for foreign Master's/PhD |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 5 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nosmsje.gov.in |
OBC/EBC के छात्रों के लिए National Overseas Scholarship — विदेश में Master's/PhD के लिए। टॉप 500 QS-रैंक विदेशी विश्वविद्यालयों में अध्ययन के लिए। पूर्ण ट्यूशन फीस + $15,400/वर्ष maintenance + equipment + visa + one-way airfare। कुल ₹40 लाख तक। 70 छात्रवृत्तियाँ सालाना (50 OBC + 20 EBC)। आय सीमा ₹8 लाख। Ministry of Social Justice द्वारा। socialjustice.gov.in पर आवेदन।
What students receive
Full tuition fee + ~$15,400/year maintenance + equipment + visa + airfare = up to ₹40 lakh for foreign Master's/PhD
Which students qualify
- ✓Indian citizen belonging to OBC (Other Backward Class) or EBC (Economically Backward Class)
- ✓Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh from all sources
- ✓Age ≤ 35 years (on 1st April of selection year)
- ✓60%+ marks in qualifying exam (UG for Master's, PG for PhD)
- ✓Confirmed admission/conditional offer at Top 500 QS World University Ranking institution abroad
- ✓For Master's: must have completed Bachelor's; For PhD: must have completed Master's
- ✓Not previously availed any other foreign scholarship
Papers for the application
Applying online, step-by-step
- 1Visit nosmsje.gov.in or socialjustice.gov.in for notification (usually Feb-Mar)
- 2Click 'New Registration' → Aadhaar + mobile OTP
- 3Login → Choose 'National Overseas Scholarship OBC/EBC'
- 4Fill personal, OBC/EBC caste, income, academic details
- 5Upload all documents + foreign admission proof
- 6Submit application → wait for shortlisting + interview
- 7Selected candidates get sanction letter → disbursement before semester start
Official Government Portal
Applications go through nosmsje.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on nosmsje.gov.in