What is NIOS Scholarship?
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to meritorious open school learners. Multiple sub-schemes: NIOS Topper Scholarship for Class 10 and Class 12 top scorers (₹5,000-₹15,000 one-time), NIOS Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities (PwD — full fee waiver + ₹3,000/year), and Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Single Girl Child + Below Poverty Line learners (50-100% fee exemption + maintenance allowance). For learners studying Secondary (Class 10), Senior Secondary (Class 12), and Open Vocational Education Programme (OVEP) through NIOS. Around 1.5 lakh learners benefit annually. Apply through NIOS regional centre or online portal during course registration period.
NIOS Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | NIOS Scholarship Scheme 2026 — ₹3,000-₹5,000/Year for Open School Students |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 1989 |
| Benefit | ₹3,000-₹15,000/year + Full or partial fee waiver for open school (Class 10/12/OVEP) learners — merit, PwD, SC/ST/OBC categories |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 22 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nios.ac.in |
राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विद्यालयी शिक्षा संस्थान (NIOS) छात्रवृत्ति योजना — मेधावी मुक्त विद्यालय शिक्षार्थियों के लिए। NIOS Topper छात्रवृत्ति (10वीं और 12वीं): ₹5,000-₹15,000 एकमुश्त। PwD छात्रवृत्ति: पूर्ण फीस माफी + ₹3,000/वर्ष। SC/ST/OBC एकल बालिका + BPL: 50-100% फीस छूट + रखरखाव भत्ता। ~1.5 लाख शिक्षार्थी सालाना। nios.ac.in पर आवेदन।
Benefits of NIOS Scholarship
₹3,000-₹15,000/year + Full or partial fee waiver for open school (Class 10/12/OVEP) learners — merit, PwD, SC/ST/OBC categories
Who is Eligible for NIOS Scholarship?
- ✓Enrolled as NIOS learner in Secondary (Class 10), Senior Secondary (Class 12), or OVEP course
- ✓For Topper Scholarship: Be in TOP scorers list of NIOS Class 10 or Class 12 in respective subject/stream
- ✓For PwD Scholarship: 40%+ benchmark disability with UDID card
- ✓For SC/ST/OBC + BPL: Belong to respective category with valid caste certificate + BPL card
- ✓For Single Girl Child: Be the only female child of parents (with affidavit)
- ✓Indian citizen with active NIOS Enrollment ID
Documents Required for NIOS Scholarship
How to Apply for NIOS Scholarship Online?
- 1Enroll/be enrolled in NIOS course (visit sdmis.nios.ac.in for registration)
- 2When scholarship notification is released (usually after exam results), visit nios.ac.in
- 3Click 'Scholarship Schemes' under Student section
- 4Download application form for applicable scheme (Topper/PwD/SC-ST-OBC/Single Girl)
- 5Fill form + attach documents + submit at nearest NIOS Regional Centre OR upload online
- 6NIOS verifies → scholarship credited via DBT to bank account
Official Government Portal
Use nios.ac.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
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