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Everyone knows about scholarships like NSP or SC/ST benefits. But hidden deep in official portals and district files are lesser-known education schemes that 90% of students, parents — even school staff — don’t know.
These schemes give free tablets, travel money, course fees, coaching, and even laptops.
And guess what? Most of them go unused.
📖 1. Digital India Free Tablet Scheme (State-Specific)
In states like UP, Rajasthan, and MP — college students in govt institutions can apply for free tablets with pre-installed content.
✅ Eligibility:
Govt college / diploma students
Passed last year exam
Aadhaar + Mobile linked bank account
💡 Many students miss this due to zero awareness — available via college principal or nodal officer.
🧑🏫 2. Super 100 Coaching (Free IIT/NEET Coaching for Govt School Toppers)
States like Haryana & Chhattisgarh run this silent scheme:
Govt school students scoring 85%+ in 10th
Free JEE/NEET coaching by FIITJEE or Aakash
Residential + food + travel included
📌 Only 100–200 students selected, but barely 1/3rd apply!
🚍 3. Monthly Travel Allowance for Govt School Students
In states like Maharashtra, Bihar, and TN — rural school students get:
₹100–₹500/month as travel allowance
Paid directly to account
Only if school is >2km away
✅ Apply via headmaster — many don’t tell students!
🧾 4. Scholarship for Children of Prisoners / Widows
Yes — students with one parent in jail or deceased get:
₹5000–₹30,000 annually
Central + state-funded
Through Women & Child Welfare + Minority portals
💡 Forms often shared in orphan homes, but open to all.
📘 5. NIOS Credit Transfer Scheme (For Dropouts)
Failed in CBSE or State Board?
→ Apply to NIOS with old marksheet
→ Reappear in failed subjects only
→ Combine both results for govt jobs / college
✅ Saves years & gives fresh chance legally
🎓 6. Coaching for SC/ST/OBC Minorities by State Dept
Many backward class departments offer:
₹50,000–₹1,20,000 coaching grants
For IAS/UPSC/SSC/NEET
Free hostel + stipend
🔍 Available via state portals (not NSP)
🧠 Why These Go Unused:
No awareness in schools
Portal opens for short period
Forms often buried in district office PDFs
No social media promotion
💬 Real Case:
“I got ₹15,000 annual cash under ‘Beti Padhao’ just for attending school regularly. Principal never told us — a friend shared it.”
— Meena, Jharkhand
📌 Final Tip:
Don’t depend on your school — check district websites, SC/OBC/MOBC portals, and social media pages of Education Officers.
What’s ignored by the crowd becomes gold for the curious.
💬 Want a master list of all live schemes by state? Comment below.
