Active₹550 – ₹1,200/month Renewable

Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Application Deadline: 2025-10-31

About This Scholarship

The Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage. The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and study tour charges. It is one of India's largest scholarship programmes covering over 40 lakh students annually.

Renewal: Renewable annually on maintaining minimum 60% attendance and passing exam

Eligibility Criteria

Level of Study

Class 11 and above (post-matric)

Income Limit

Below ₹2,50,000/year (family income)

Minimum Marks

No minimum marks required

Must be Indian citizen
Must be studying in a government-recognized institution
Must not be availing any other scholarship from central/state govt

Benefits & Amount

✓Maintenance allowance: ₹550–₹1,200/month
✓Tuition fee reimbursement
✓Study tour charges up to ₹900/year
✓Thesis typing/printing charges for research scholars

How to Apply — Step by Step

Visit scholarships.gov.in and click 'New Registration'. Use your Aadhaar number for registration.

Login with your credentials and navigate to 'Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students' under the Ministry of Social Justice.

Upload documents

Upload all required documents in prescribed format (JPG/PDF, max 200KB each).

Submit and verify

Submit the application. Your institution will verify and forward to the district authority.

Track status

Check application status on NSP portal using your application ID.

Documents Required

Caste/Community Certificate (SC)
Income Certificate from competent authority
Bank account passbook (in student's name)
Aadhaar Card
Mark sheets of last qualifying exam
Bonafide certificate from institution
Fee receipt from institution
Passport size photograph

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a student apply if they failed in the previous year?

No, the scholarship is renewed only if the student passes the annual examination.

Is the scholarship available for distance learning courses?

Yes, students enrolled in distance/correspondence courses recognized by UGC are eligible.

What is the maintenance allowance rate for hostellers?

Hostellers receive ₹1,200/month for degree and above courses, ₹820/month for post-matric non-degree courses.

Apply Now

Apply via National Scholarship Portal

Apply Online Official Website

Quick Info

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Amount

₹550 – ₹1,200/month

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Status

Active

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Mode

online

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Deadline

2025-10-31

Important Dates

Application Opens2025-07-01

Last Date to Apply2025-10-31

Institute Verification Deadline2025-11-30

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