What do you get under APSAE?
The state pays 75% of the yearly cost (tuition, campus housing, health insurance, visa and one return airfare) for APST students admitted to a top 150 QS-ranked university abroad, plus a choice of ₹12 lakh a year subsistence allowance or a government-guaranteed soft loan for the remaining 25%.
Very limited seats: 3 a year from 2025-26. The application form is on the DHTE stipend page.
APSAE: latest updates
- Amendment: seats cut from 25 to 3 a year from 2025-26, selection purely on QS rank, and STEM now means Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. official source
Who is eligible for APSAE?
- Indian citizen, permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh and member of an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (for a minor, the father must be APST).
- Admission or an acceptance letter for a full-time UG, PG, PhD or post-doctoral course at a university in the overall top 150 of the QS World University Rankings, or the top 150 in that subject.
- Students admitted before the guidelines were notified are not covered. Preference is given to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
- From 2025-26 only 3 students are selected a year, in order of QS rank.
Also check:
- You cannot take another similar scholarship without the department's approval.
- If you leave the course, change university or abscond, the full amount must be refunded with 12% interest.
Documents needed for APSAE
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How to apply for APSAE
- Secure admission or an unconditional acceptance letter from an eligible university first; the scheme does not help with admission.
- Submit the application form with the domicile certificate, acceptance letter, fee documents, passport and visa copies, Aadhaar and a self-declaration to the Commissioner or Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Itanagar (or the nodal officer).
- The department decides within 7 working days and pays fees directly to the university.
How to check APSAE status
- Contact the Stipend Branch, DHTE Itanagar: 0360-2215493 or the scholarship helpline +91 6009924943.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for APSAE?
Indian citizen, permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh and member of an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (for a minor, the father must be APST). Admission or an acceptance letter for a full-time UG, PG, PhD or post-doctoral course at a university in the overall top 150 of the QS World University Rankings, or the top 150 in that subject. Students admitted before the guidelines were notified are not covered. Preference is given to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). From 2025-26 only 3 students are selected a year, in order of QS rank.
How much do I get under APSAE?
The state pays 75% of the yearly cost (tuition, campus housing, health insurance, visa and one return airfare) for APST students admitted to a top 150 QS-ranked university abroad, plus a choice of ₹12 lakh a year subsistence allowance or a government-guaranteed soft loan for the remaining 25%. Very limited seats: 3 a year from 2025-26. The application form is on the DHTE stipend page.
What documents do I need for APSAE?
Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it; Proof of admission or fee receipt; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for APSAE?
Secure admission or an unconditional acceptance letter from an eligible university first; the scheme does not help with admission. Submit the application form with the domicile certificate, acceptance letter, fee documents, passport and visa copies, Aadhaar and a self-declaration to the Commissioner or Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Itanagar (or the nodal officer). The department decides within 7 working days and pays fees directly to the university. Official site: https://apdhte.nic.in/Stipend.htm
How do I check APSAE status?
Contact the Stipend Branch, DHTE Itanagar: 0360-2215493 or the scholarship helpline +91 6009924943.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for APSAE?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Which universities count for the Arunachal academic excellence scholarship?
Universities in the overall top 150 of the QS World University Rankings, or the top 150 in your subject, as of 1 April of that year. In exceptional cases the limit may be relaxed to the top 200, preferably for women.
How much does the scheme pay?
75% of tuition, campus housing, health insurance, visa and one return airfare, plus either ₹12 lakh a year subsistence allowance or a state-guaranteed soft loan for the remaining 25%.
How many students are selected?
From 2025-26, 3 students a year, chosen by QS ranking.
Official sources
- DHTE Arunachal: Scholarship for Academic Excellence Guidelines 2024
- DHTE Arunachal: Amendment notification, 11 December 2025
- DHTE Arunachal: Stipend page (2025-26 guideline and form)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.