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SAI National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme

SAI sports promotion scheme launched in 1985 under which regular schools are adopted so that talented young sportspersons can study and play. A few sub-schemes under the NSTC, such as the akhara support for wrestling, reach out to specific talent pools.

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Last updated: 7 Oct 2026· Source: Sports Authority of India — SAI schemes page
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This entry describes the scheme as run by Sports Authority of India — SAI schemes page, but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or on the official portal before applying.
Eligibility, benefits, amounts and deadlines are set by the implementing government department and change without notice. Always confirm the current terms on the official source linked on each page before applying.

Overview

SAI sports promotion scheme launched in 1985 under which regular schools are adopted so that talented young sportspersons can study and play. A few sub-schemes under the NSTC, such as the akhara support for wrestling, reach out to specific talent pools.

Official documents

Notices and PDFs published by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, including earlier years. Links checked 2026-10-06.

Eligibility

  • ▸ Details are set in SAI's scheme brief; confirm current eligibility, stipend and selection process on the SAI schemes page before applying.

Benefits

  • ✓ Details are set in SAI's scheme brief; confirm current eligibility, stipend and selection process on the SAI schemes page before applying.

Application process

Details are set in SAI's scheme brief; confirm current eligibility, stipend and selection process on the SAI schemes page before applying.

Official link
https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sai_new/sai-schema ↗
Application referrals
—visitors referred

Apply via: Details are set in SAI's scheme brief; confirm current eligibility, stipend and selection process on the SAI schemes page before applying.