SC/ST Cell
UGC Regulations
https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xplanpdf/special_cell.pdf
Complaint Mechanism
https://forms.gle/QRKaUrjAFvRNPCMx9
A. Central Legislation
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/The%20Scheduled%20Castes%20and%20Scheduled%20Tribes.pdf
- The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Protection of Civil Rights) Act, 1955 – https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/88171674566397.pdf
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Rules, 2016 – https://nhapoa.gov.in/schemes/SC-ST%20POA%20Rules%202016-2018.pdf
B. Important Links:
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes – https://ncsccmis.nic.in/
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes – https://ncst.nic.in/
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes, e-Grievance – https://ncsccmis.nic.in/how_file_complaints.aspx
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment – https://socialjustice.gov.in/
- National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) – http://www.ncdhr.org.in/
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs – https://tribal.nic.in/
- National Helpdesk for Prevention of Atrocities – https://nhapoa.gov.in/en
- Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi – https://scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in/scstwelfare/contact-us
- National Scholarship Portal – https://scholarships.gov.in/Students
- Anti-Ragging Information – https://nludelhi.ac.in/students/anti-ragging-information/
- Scholarships – https://nludelhi.ac.in/students/scholarships/
- Campus Related Rules and Regulations – https://nludelhi.ac.in/students/campus-regulations/
C. Important Committees
- Anti-Ragging Committee – https://nludelhi.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Annex_B-Anti_Ragging-Committee.pdf
- Nasha Mukti Hostel Committee – https://nludelhi.ac.in/nlud-committees/nasha-mukti-hostel-committee/
- Legal Services Committee – https://nludelhi.ac.in/students/legal-services-committee/
- Disciplinary Committee – https://nludelhi.ac.in/nlud-committees/disciplinary-committee/
- Internal Complaint Committee – https://nludelhi.ac.in/nlud-committees/internal-complaint-committee/
- Anti-Discrimination Officer – https://nludelhi.ac.in/pdf/appointment-of-anti-discrimination-officer/
- Equal opportunity Cell – https://nludelhi.ac.in/important-links/minority-equal-opportunity-cell/
D. Helpline Numbers
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes – 1800-118888
- Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi – 011-23379512
Scholarships
1. Central Scholarships –
| Name of Scholarships / Fellowships | Ministry | Benefits | Eligibility | Link |
| Central Sector Scholarship for Top-Class Education for SC Students | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Covers full tuition fee, non-refundable charges, Boarding and Lodging Charges – 3000/- per month, Books and Stationery – 5000/- per annum, Latest Computer with accessories – 45,000/- (One-time assistance) | SC category, Total family income ceiling of Rs. 8 Lakhs, must be in an institution notified by the Ministry (NLUD eligible). | Notification for guidelines Apply through National Scholarship Portal |
| National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (Formally known as Central Sector Scheme of “Top Class Education for ST students) | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Full tuition fee, Non-refundable charges, Living expenses – 2200/- per month, Books and stationery – 3000/- per annum, Latest Computer with accessories – 45,000/- (One-time assistance) | ST Category, Total family income ceiling of Rs. 6 Lakhs, enrolled in recognized institution (NLUD eligible). | Notification for guidelines Apply through NSP |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (PM-USP CSSS) | Ministry of Education | For UG students – Rs. 12,000 per annum For PG students – Rs. 20,000 per annum For students in 5-year / Integrated or certain professional courses – ₹ 20,000 per annum in 4th and 5th years. | Top 80th percentile in Class XII board exams or equivalent, Gross Parental/ Family income up to Rs. 4.5 lakh paper annum, Must be pursuing a regular degree course | Click here for guidelines Apply through NSP |
| Need-cum-Merit Based Financial Assistance (Financial Assistance Policy, NLUD) | National Law University Delhi | Partial fee waiver or financial support from NLUD endowment fund for deserving students based on financial need and academic performance. | NLUD students, including SC/ST, subject to performance and family income verification | Click here Apply through the institution |
| National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) | UGC/ Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Includes ₹31,000/month (JRF), ₹35,000/month (SRF), contingency grant, House Rent Allowance, and escorts/reader assistance for PWD. | SC category, completed PG, Fellowship for regular and full-time M.Phil./Ph.D. studies, registered/enrolled in M.Phil./Ph.D., preference for UGC-NET qualified candidates. | Click here |
| National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (NFST) | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | M.Phil/PhD Fellowship – Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 28,000, Contingency grant, reader/ escort allowance | ST Category, Fellowship – Admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D. | Click here Apply via NSP/ UGC Portal (for fellowship) |
| National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for SC etc. Candidates | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Financial assistance for pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. abroad (includes tuition fees, maintenance allowance, contingency, airfare) | Includes SC category, Annual family income must not exceed Rs. 8 lakhs, Admission letter/unconditional offer from a foreign university (for many cases), and other academic requirements | Click here Apply via NOS Portal |
| National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for ST Students | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Financial assistance for pursuing PG, PhD & Post-Doctoral Study abroad, covers tuition fees, living costs, visa, travel expenses, and insurance | ST category, good academic record, admission to a recognized foreign university, annual family income not more than Rs. 6 Lakhs per annum | Click here |
2. Overseas –
| National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for SC etc. Candidates | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Financial assistance for pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. abroad (includes tuition fees, maintenance allowance, contingency, airfare) | Includes SC category, Annual family income must not exceed Rs. 8 lakhs, Admission letter/unconditional offer from a foreign university (for many cases), and other academic requirements | Click here Apply via NOS Portal |
| National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for ST Students | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Financial assistance for pursuing PG, PhD & Post-Doctoral Study abroad, covers tuition fees, living costs, visa, travel expenses, and insurance | ST category, good academic record, admission to a recognized foreign university, annual family income not more than Rs. 6 Lakhs per annum | Click here |
3. Private –
| Name of Scholarship | Link(s) |
| Aditya Birla Group Scholarship Program | adityabirlascholars.net |
| Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship Program | ffe.org |
| “Eklavya” Scholarship (CAN Foundation) | canfoundation.in |
| Smt. Shyam Lata Garg Scholarships (Swami Dayanand Edn. Foundation) | swamidayanand.org |
| Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship | scholarships.reliancefoundation.org |
Ratan Tata Scholarship
4. Post-Doctoral –
| Name of Scholarship | Link(s) |
| Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (USA) | Click here |
| ANRF- National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) | https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/nurturing-minds/scholarships/post-doctoral/anrf-national-post-doctoral-fellowship-n-pdf |
| UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women Candidates | https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/nurturing-minds/scholarships/post-doctoral/ugc-post-doctoral-fellowship-women-candidates |
| ESRC Post Doctoral Fellowships | https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/esrc-postdoctoral-fellowships/ |
| British Academy International Fellowship | https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/british-academy-international-fellowships |
| MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships | https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/msca-individual-fellowships |
| Humboldt Research Fellowship | https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship |
5. Open –
| Name of Scholarship | Link(s) |
| Need-cum-Merit Based Financial Assistance (Financial Assistance Policy, NLUD) | Click here Apply through the institution |
Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India | Apply through NSP |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Force and Assam Rifles, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India | Apply through NSP |
| Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships (for Indian students, USA) | usief.org.in |
| Chevening Scholarships (for Indian students, UK) | chevening.org (India) |
| Commonwealth Scholarships (for Indian students, UK) | britishcouncil.in – Commonwealth |
| Great Scholarships India | britishcouncil.in |
State Legislations
Andhra Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act, 2000 – indiacode.nic.inindiacode.nic.in. (Act No. 20 of 2000)
- Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2019 (Act 9 of 2021) – prsindia.org.
- Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2019 (Act 30 of 2020) – indiacode.nic.in.
Assam
- Assam Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 1978 – indiacode.nic.in (as per Act 12 of 1979, enacted May 1979).
Bihar
- Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for SCs, STs & OBCs) Act, 1991 – prsindia.org.
Goa
- Goa Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2010 – indiacode.nic.in (Act 9 of 2010).
Gujarat
- Gujarat Scheduled Castes Development Corporation Act, 1985 – sje.gujarat.gov.in (Act 10 of 1985).
- Gujarat Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Regulation of Issuance and Verification of Caste Certificates) Act, 2018 – prsindia.org.
Haryana
- Haryana State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2018 – indiacode.nic.in.
Karnataka
- Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of seats in educational institutions and of appointments or posts in the services under the State) Act, 2022 – prsindia.org (Act 1 of 2023).
- Karnataka State Commission for Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes – https://kcscst.karnataka.gov.in/
Maharashtra
- Maharashtra State Commission for SC & ST – https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/organization/maharashtra-state-commission-for-sc-st/ .
Kerala
- Kerala State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 2007 – prsindia.org.
Mizoram
- Mizoram Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes (Regulation of Issuance and Verification of Community Certificates) Act, 2014 – prsindia.orgprsindia.org. (Act 5 of 2014)
Odisha
- Odisha Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2013 – legitquest.comlegitquest.com. (Act of 2013)
- ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes (state portal / Dept.) – https://stsc.odisha.gov.in/
Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2021 –indiacode.nic.in
Telangana
- Telangana State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Special Development Fund (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2017 – indiacode.nic.inindiacode.nic.in. (Act 18 of 2017)
- Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act, 2025 – prsindia.org (Act 15 of 2025).
Tripura
- Tripura Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Reservation Act, 1991 – indiacode.nic.inindiacode.nic.in (as originally enacted; amended through 2020).
West Bengal
- West Bengal Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Identification) Act, 1994 – indiacode.nic.in.
- West Bengal Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation Act, 2017 – prsindia.org
Chhattisgarh
- Chhattisgarh State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 1995 – tribal.cg.gov.in.
- Chhattisgarh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 1995 – tribal.cg.gov.in.
- Chhattisgarh Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Regulation of Social Status Certification) Act, 2013 – indiankanoon.org
Manipur
- Manipur State Commission for Scheduled Tribes – https://mscst.mn.gov.in/
