India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Scheme

Eligibility

National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC)

(i)Qualifying UGC-NET (JRF) or Joint UGC-CSIR NET examination and securing admission in Universities/Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Students (NFST)

(i) At least 55% marks in Post-Graduation and qualifying UGC-NET or Joint UGC-CSIR NET examination and securing admission in Universities/Institutions covered under the scheme.

 Sl. No.

State/UT Name

Number of Scholars

2022-23

2023-24

2024-25

SC

ST

SC

ST

SC

ST

1

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

12

0

20

1

6

1

2

ANDHRA PRADESH

77

106

147

90...