SC/ST Entrepreneur Course Fee Refund
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Quick Answer
90% of short-term course fees at top-50 NIRF management institutes refunded to SC/ST entrepreneurs, up to Rs. 1,00,000.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- National SC-ST Hub
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
The National SC-ST Hub pays for SC/ST entrepreneurs — and their wards — to take short-term management training at India's top 50 NIRF-rated management institutions.
The reimbursement is 90% of the course fees or Rs. 1,00,000, whichever is lower, excluding GST and other applicable taxes; the remaining 10% is contributed by the beneficiary. The reimbursed fee covers both the course/participation fee and boarding and lodging when the course is residential.
Up to 2 courses per financial year can be claimed per entrepreneur or ward, or per enterprise.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) is a Government of India scheme under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, implemented through the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), a public-sector undertaking under that ministry. It was launched by the Prime Minister…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹1L
What You Get
90% of the fees for a short-term course at a top 50 NIRF-rated management institution, or Rs. 1,00,000, whichever is lower, excluding GST and other applicable taxes — with the remaining 10% contributed by you. The reimbursement covers the course/participation fee as well as boarding and lodging for residential courses, and up to 2 courses can be claimed per financial year.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Enrol in the course
Register for a short-term course at a top 50 NIRF-rated management institution and pay the fee.
You - 2
- 3
- 4
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of the fee do I have to pay myself?
10% of the fee is contributed by the beneficiary; the scheme reimburses up to 90%, subject to the Rs. 1,00,000 cap.
Which institutions qualify?
The top 50 NIRF-rated management institutions.
Does it cover stay costs?
Yes. For residential courses the reimbursement covers boarding and lodging in addition to the course/participation fee.
How many courses can I claim?
Up to 2 courses per financial year per entrepreneur/ward or per enterprise.
Can my son or daughter use it?
Yes — wards of SC/ST entrepreneurs are covered alongside the entrepreneurs themselves.
Are taxes reimbursed?
No. GST and other applicable taxes are excluded.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- National SC-ST Hub: From Enterprise Support to Public Procurement Opportunitiesddindia.co.in · 2 weeks ago
- National SC-ST Hub, MSME Min. sponsored NSD Prog. on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing commenced at CSIR-IIIMdailyexcelsior.com · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
