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Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Amount
Full tuition fee + ₹3,000 - ₹13,000 maintenance allowance per month
Deadline
November 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — One-Time Registration (OTR) now required on NSP
States
All India
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About This Scholarship

Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing post-Class-10 education. Routed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Important 2026 update: the NSP now requires One-Time Registration (OTR) — a single Aadhaar-based registration that carries across all NSP-administered schemes and eliminates repeated form-filling. This is a CENTRAL scheme routed through NSP — separate from Maharashtra's MahaDBT-CAP integration. CAP-admitted Maharashtra students can claim both a state MahaDBT scheme AND this central NSP scheme in parallel where eligibility allows.

This is a government scholarship classified as sc/st/obc. It provides financial support of Full tuition fee + ₹3,000 - ₹13,000 maintenance allowance per month to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and is applicable in All India.

Provider
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Amount
Full tuition fee + ₹3,000 - ₹13,000 maintenance allowance per month
Deadline
November 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — One-Time Registration (OTR) now required on NSP
Coverage
All India
Courses
1 eligible
Type
Government · SC/ST/OBC

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category
  • Family annual income below ₹2.5 lakh
  • Studying post-matric or post-secondary level
  • Minimum 50% attendance in previous year

Eligible Courses

All post-matric courses including MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, MBA

Applicable States

All India

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply through National Scholarship Portal

2

Get application verified by institution

3

District welfare officer verification

4

Funds disbursed to institution and student separately

Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the official scholarship website:

scholarships.gov.in

Documents Required

Caste Certificate (SC)
Income Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Previous Year Marksheet
Bank Account Details
Institution Bonafide Certificate

Important

Keep all original documents and 2 sets of photocopies ready. Ensure income and caste certificates are recent (issued within last 6 months). Bank account must be in student's name and linked with Aadhaar for DBT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for scholarships?
Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in and create an account. Most central and state scholarships are available through NSP.
What documents are needed for scholarship applications?
Common documents include Aadhar card, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), bank passbook, previous year marksheets, and domicile certificate.
When is the best time to apply for scholarships?
Most scholarship portals open between July-October for the academic year. Apply as early as possible — many scholarships are first-come-first-served.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for each. However, some scholarships may not allow clubbing with other government scholarships.

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