National Overseas Scholarship Scheme

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS) Government of India ki ek prestigious scholarship scheme hai, jiska objective hai economically weaker aur socially disadvantaged students ko foreign universities me higher education ke liye financial support provide karna.
Is scheme ke under selected students ko foreign study ke almost saare major expenses cover kiye jaate hain – jaise living allowance, tuition fees, visa fees aur medical insurance.

Yeh scheme specially SC, ST, OBC, De-notified Nomadic & Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) aur kuch other notified categories ke students ke liye hoti hai.

Is scheme ko Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (aur ST category ke liye Ministry of Tribal Affairs) ke through implement kiya jata hai।

Scheme ka Main Objective

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme ke main objectives hain:

• Deserving students ko world-class education ka mauka dena
• Financial constraints ke kaaran foreign study ka sapna adhura na rahe
• Marginalized communities ko global exposure dena
• Skilled professionals aur researchers tayaar karna
• Social aur economic mobility ko promote karna

Financial Assistance & Allowances Details

NOS scheme ka sabse attractive part iska generous financial package hai.

🇺🇸 Study in USA & Other Countries

• 💵 Living Allowance up to US$ 16,900 per year
• Ye allowance student ke living expenses jaise accommodation, food, local transport, books, etc. ke liye hota hai

🇬🇧 Study in United Kingdom (UK)

• 💷 Living Allowance up to GBP £11,000 per year

👉 Allowance country-wise cost of living ke hisaab se fixed hota hai.

Tuition Fees (Actual)

• Selected foreign university ki actual tuition fees government directly bear karti hai
• Isme course fees, lab fees, academic charges cover hote hain

Visa Fees

• Student visa ke liye jo actual visa fees lagti hai, wo bhi scheme ke under reimbursed hoti hai

Medical Insurance Premium

• Medical insurance premium (actual) bhi scholarship ke under cover hota hai
• Ye student ki health safety ke liye bahut important hai

Airfare (Selective cases)

• Kuch cases me economy class return airfare bhi admissible hota hai (as per guidelines)

Kaun-kaun se Courses Cover hote hain

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme ke under generally ye courses cover hote hain:

• Master’s Degree
• PhD / Doctoral Programs
• Post-Doctoral Research (limited cases)

Fields include:

• Engineering & Technology
• Science & Mathematics
• Medicine (non-clinical)
• Agriculture & Allied Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Management & Economics

⚠️ Professional courses jaise MBA/Medicine ke liye specific guidelines apply hoti hain.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria strict hote hain, taaki benefit truly deserving students ko mile:

• Applicant Indian citizen hona chahiye
• Belong karta ho:
  • SC / ST
  • OBC
  • DNT (as notified)
• Family annual income prescribed limit ke andar ho (guidelines ke according)
• Applicant ko recognized foreign university se offer letter mila ho
• Academic record excellent hona chahiye

👉 Ek family se limited number of candidates hi eligible hote hain.

Required Documents

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme ke liye commonly ye documents chahiye hote hain:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/DNT)
3. Income Certificate
4. Academic Certificates & Mark Sheets
5. Foreign University Offer Letter
6. Passport
7. Bank Account Details
8. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
9. Medical Fitness Certificate

How to Apply for National Overseas Scholarship Scheme

Application process online hota hai aur steps generally ye hote hain:

✅ Step 1: Official Portal Registration

• Ministry ke official scholarship portal par registration karein

✅ Step 2: Application Form Fill Karein

• Personal details, academic background aur course details bharein

✅ Step 3: Documents Upload

• Saare required documents scanned format me upload karein

✅ Step 4: Submit Application

• Final submission ke baad application number generate hota hai

✅ Step 5: Selection Process

• Merit + eligibility ke basis par selection hota hai
• Shortlisted candidates ko notification milti hai

Selection Process ka Overview

Selection generally based hota hai:

• Academic merit
• Family income
• Course relevance
• Availability of slots

👉 Limited number of scholarships har saal di jaati hain, isliye competition high hota hai.

Scheme ke Major Benefits

• ✅ High-value foreign education support
• ✅ US$ 16,900 / £11,000 living allowance
• ✅ Tuition fees fully covered
• ✅ Visa & medical insurance covered
• ✅ Global exposure & career growth
• ✅ Financial stress-free study abroad

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Kya scholarship poori course duration ke liye milti hai?
👉 Haan, approved duration ke liye scholarship valid hoti hai.

Q2. Kya student part-time job kar sakta hai?
👉 Host country ke rules ke according part-time work allowed ho sakta hai.

Q3. Kya ek student ek se zyada scholarships le sakta hai?
👉 Generally nahi, double benefit allowed nahi hota.

Q4. Kya IELTS/TOEFL mandatory hai?
👉 Ye foreign university ki requirement par depend karta hai.

Important Tips for Applicants

• Foreign university ka offer letter pehle secure karein
• Documents bilkul accurate aur updated hone chahiye
• Income certificate guidelines ke according banwayein
• Application deadline miss na karein
• SOP strong aur clear likhein

🔍 Conclusion

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS) Indian students ke liye ek life-changing opportunity hai, jo unhe world ke top universities me padhne ka mauka deti hai – wo bhi almost zero financial burden ke saath. US$ 16,900 / £11,000 living allowance ke saath tuition fees, visa fees aur medical insurance cover hona is scheme ko India ki best overseas scholarships me se ek banata hai.

Agar aap eligible category se belong karte hain aur foreign education ka sapna rakhte hain, to National Overseas Scholarship Scheme aapke liye golden chance hai

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