The Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for the National Scholarship Scheme-2024. This initiative aims to support students who have completed their 12th Board Examination in Science, Commerce, and Arts streams.

The Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer, has issued a notification detailing the eligibility criteria for applicants. Students need to apply through the Central Scholarship Scheme-2024 portal by October 31.

According to education expert Dev Sharma, students from the General Category in the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams must have scored a minimum of 420 out of 500 (84%) in the Board-2024 examination to qualify for the scholarship.

Furthermore, the scheme includes a 5% reservation for differently-abled students in each category, ensuring inclusivity in educational support.

Percent Needed for Each Category

Science Stream

• General: 420/500
• OBC: 427/500
• SC: 409/500
• ST: 391/500

Commerce Stream

• General: 420/500
• OBC: 407/500
• SC: 385/500
• ST: 359/500

Arts Stream

• General: 420/500
• OBC: 395/500
• SC: 375/500
• ST: 349/500

Source: Media Reports