National Loan Scholarship Scheme

iAbout This Scheme

Launched in 1963 by the Ministry of Education, this scheme provided merit-cum-means loan scholarships to students pursuing higher education in science, technology, and other disciplines. The loans were repayable after completion of studies and employment. It was one of India's earliest structured educational loan support programmes for meritorious students from lower-income families.

🎁Key Benefits

• Loan scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies
• Coverage of tuition fees and maintenance allowance
• Priority for science and technology students
• Repayable after securing employment

✅Eligibility Criteria

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  Scheme discontinued — historical archive only
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  Originally: merit-based with income criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions