India, Nov. 27 -- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released updated guidelines for the 'Top Class Scholarship Scheme for SC Students', expanding financial support and tightening institutional accountability for the 2024-25 academic year.
The scheme aims to promote quality higher education for Scheduled Caste students by covering full tuition fees and providing academic allowances across India's premier institutions. Under the revised financial norms, the Centre will directly transfer full tuition fees and non-refundable charges to students through DBT, capped at Rs 2 lakh per year for private institutions.
Students will also receive an academic allowance of Rs 86,000 in the first year and Rs 41,000 in subsequent years to...