Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Overview

Eligibility

• Belong to a Scheduled Caste as notified.
• Family income below the ceiling notified for the scheme.
• Enrolled in a recognised post-matriculation course (Class 11 onwards, including graduation and beyond).
• Have not already availed an equivalent scholarship for the same course.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of compulsory, non-refundable course fees.
• A monthly maintenance allowance for the duration of the course.
• Additional allowances for books, stationery and, where applicable, disability.
• Paid directly into the student's own bank account.

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