Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Overview

Eligibility

• Belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC) as notified.
• Family income within the notified ceiling.
• Enrolled in a recognised post-matric course.
• Not receiving an equivalent scholarship for the same course.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of compulsory course fees.
• A monthly maintenance allowance.
• Additional allowances where applicable, via direct benefit transfer.

How to apply

• Register for a One-Time Registration (OTR) ID on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using your Aadhaar and mobile number.
• Log in and select this specific scheme from the list of available scholarships.
• Fill the application with your academic, income and bank details exactly as they appear on your documents.
• Upload clear scans of all required documents within the size limits.
• Submit before the deadline and note your application ID.
• Track the status until your institute and the state/ministry verify it.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card (linked to your bank account and mobile number)
• Latest marksheet / result of the qualifying exam
• Income certificate from a competent authority
• Caste / category certificate (where the scheme requires it)
• Bonafide student certificate from your institution
• Bank passbook showing the account in your own name
• Recent passport-size photograph