Education Government Schemes List (2026)
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Verified Welfare & Subsidy Programs
Uttar Pradesh Pre‑Matric & Post‑Matric Scholarships (General / OBC / SC / ST / Minority)
A state‑run scholarship programme that reimburses tuition fees and provides a maintenance allowance to eligible students from school level up to postgraduate studies.
Uttar Pradesh Free Laptop/Tablet Distribution and Uniform/Textbook Grant Scheme
The scheme provides free tablets or smartphones to eligible higher‑education students and a direct cash transfer of Rs 1,200 for uniforms, shoes, bags and sweaters to primary‑school children in Uttar Pradesh.
Chief Minister Cycle, Dress & Incentive Schemes (Bihar)
Distributes cash grants for cycles, uniforms, and textbooks to school-going children to encourage daily attendance.
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme (BSCC)
Provides state-guaranteed educational loans up to ₹4 lakh at subsidized interest rates for Bihar domiciled students pursuing recognized higher education courses.
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
An overarching program for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12, focusing on quality and equity.
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
Provides scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest dropouts at class 8 level.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Unified Portal
A single unified portal coordinating over 100 scholarships sponsored by various central ministries and state governments.
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Bihar)
Provides financial assistance up to Rs. 54,100 to girls from birth till graduation to promote education and prevent child marriage.
AICTE Pragati, Saksham & Swanath Scholarships
Dedicated technical education scholarships supporting girls, disabled students, and orphans pursuing degree or diploma courses.
PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal Scheme)
Provides one hot cooked meal per day to school-going children to improve nutritional status and classroom attendance.
Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana & Post Matric Scholarship (Bihar)
Special scholarships for SC/ST students passing matric/intermediate, and general post-matric fee reimbursement in Bihar.
Bihar Free Coaching & Technical/Vocational Scholarships
The scheme provides tuition‑free coaching for BPSC/UPSC examinations and subsidised scholarships for students pursuing ITI, Polytechnic, engineering and medical courses in Bihar.
PM SHRI Schools & Technical/Polytechnic/ITI Scholarships (Uttar Pradesh)
State‑level implementation of PM SHRI schools and dedicated scholarship programmes for technical stream students in Uttar Pradesh.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools & Vidya Lakshmi Portal
Residential schools for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, and a unified portal for educational loan search and application.
Kushal Yuva Programme (KYP) Bihar
Skill training program in Bihar offering communication, IT literacy, and soft skills training to youth aged 15-28.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College & University Students
Provides financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families to meet day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Bihar Skill-Linked Entrepreneurship Programs
Integrates skill training with entrepreneurship support, linking PMKVY-trained youth to enterprise finance.
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) & INSPIRE
Direct research and higher education funding for outstanding science and engineering students in premier institutions.
PM-USHA (Higher Education)
State higher education development scheme providing strategic funding to state universities and colleges.
Kendriya Vidyalaya & Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Schemes
Network of central government schools providing high-quality, subsidized education to children of central staff and rural talents.
Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana (Matric & Intermediate)
Cash incentives for girls passing Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) examinations with top division marks.
UGC Ishan Uday & National Fellowships (SC/ST)
Special scholarship for North Eastern Region students and doctoral fellowship grants for SC/ST researchers.
Digital Education Initiatives (Vidyanjali, SWAYAM, PM eVIDYA, DIKSHA)
Comprehensive digital educational platforms providing free online courses, TV channels, digital content, and school volunteer link.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Shramik Pravidhik Shiksha Sahaayata Yojana (Uttar Pradesh)
Financial assistance for technical and professional education to children of registered construction workers in Uttar Pradesh.
Kanya Vidya Dhan & Chief Minister Abhyudaya Yojana (Uttar Pradesh)
One‑time cash incentive for meritorious girls passing Class 12 and free coaching for IAS, IPS, PCS, JEE and NEET aspirants under the Chief Minister Abhyudaya Yojana.
Post Matric & Pre Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority
Centrally-sponsored scholarship programs helping students from marginalized communities complete school and college education.
Chief Minister SC/ST, BC/EBC, Minority Scholarships & e-Kalyan
Consolidated scholarship programs in Bihar supporting minority, backward class, and SC/ST students across school levels.
PM SHRI Schools
A central scheme developing over 14,500 model schools to showcase the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP).
National Digital Library & NIPUN Bharat Mission
Digital library portal with millions of books, and the national mission for foundational literacy and numeracy.
ODOP Skill Development (UP)
Provides specialized skill training linked to ODOP products including craft, packaging, and quality control.
PM Yasasvi Scholarship Scheme
Provides top-class school and college scholarships for meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories.
Bihar Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan Yojana
Grants a one-time cash incentive of ₹10,000 to students passing the Bihar Matriculation (10th) examination with 1st division to foster higher education.
UP Swami Vivekanand Youth Empowerment Scheme (Special Phase 923)
Distributes free smartphones and tablets to youth pursuing higher education, polytechnic, and vocational diplomas in Uttar Pradesh to bridge digital literacy.
UP Swami Vivekanand Youth Empowerment Scheme
Distributes free smartphones and tablets to youth pursuing higher education, polytechnic, and vocational diplomas in Uttar Pradesh to bridge digital literacy.
UP Swami Vivekanand Youth Empowerment Scheme (Special Phase 321)
Distributes free smartphones and tablets to youth pursuing higher education, polytechnic, and vocational diplomas in Uttar Pradesh to bridge digital literacy.
UP Swami Vivekanand Youth Empowerment Scheme (Special Phase 588)
Distributes free smartphones and tablets to youth pursuing higher education, polytechnic, and vocational diplomas in Uttar Pradesh to bridge digital literacy.
PM Yasasvi & AICTE Scholarship Applications 2026‑27 (Upcoming)
Announcement of the forthcoming application windows for the PM Yasasvi school scholarship and AICTE Pragati/Saksham scholarships for the academic year 2026‑27.
NMMS, INSPIRE & PMRF Examination Cycles 2026‑27
Upcoming entrance examinations and registration periods for the National Means‑cum‑Merit Scholarship (NMMS), INSPIRE Fellowship, and Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) for the academic year 2026‑27.
Abhyudaya Coaching & Kushal Yuva Admissions 2026‑27 (Upcoming)
Upcoming admission cycles for free civil service coaching in Uttar Pradesh and Kushal Yuva skill certification training in Bihar for the academic year 2026‑27.