Top 7 Government Student Schemes in India for 2025 – Complete Guide

Published on: June 11, 2025 | Author: IconomicIndia Team

In 2025, the Government of India has launched several educational schemes to support students from all backgrounds. These initiatives aim to promote quality education, reduce dropouts, and encourage digital learning. Here's a list of the top 7 student schemes every Indian student should know about.

1. PM YASASVI Scholarship 2025

This scholarship supports OBC, EBC, and DNT category students studying in Class 9 to 12 in top government or private schools. Students can get up to ₹75,000 per year.

• Eligibility: Annual family income under ₹2.5 lakh
• How to Apply: Visit yet.nta.ac.in

2. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)

This scheme encourages economically weaker students to complete secondary education.

• Benefit: ₹12,000 annually from Class 9 to 12
• Eligibility: Minimum 55% marks in Class 7 and annual income under ₹3.5 lakh

3. AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

Empowering girls pursuing technical education, this scholarship offers ₹50,000 annually.

• Seats: 5,000 scholarships every year
• Eligibility: Girls in AICTE-approved colleges

4. Digital India Internship Scheme

A golden opportunity for college students to intern with the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) and gain real-world experience.

• Stipend: ₹10,000/month
• Duration: 2 months

5. Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan Portal

A centralized platform where students can apply for loans from multiple banks for higher education in India and abroad.

• Feature: One-stop application for 38+ banks
• Website: vidyalakshmi.co.in

6. Inspire Scholarship for Science Students

This DST initiative provides ₹80,000 per year to meritorious science students in Class 12 and above.

• Eligibility: Must be in top 1% of Class 12 board or KVPY/SAT/NTSE qualified

7. National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

The umbrella portal for all central and state-level scholarships. Apply for minority, SC/ST, and merit-based schemes here.

• Website: scholarships.gov.in

Final Thoughts

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