Tribal / SC/STNational SchemeOngoing

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Central government provides full fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance (up to Rs 1,200/month) to all SC students pursuing post-matric education.

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI

What you get

Maintenance allowance: Group I (degree/professional): Rs 1,200/month; Group II: Rs 820/month; Group III (technical): Rs 570/month; Group IV (short term): Rs 380/month. Full fee reimbursement for tuition, library, sports etc. Study tour charges, thesis typing covered. Disabled SC students get additional Rs 100–160/month.

Who can apply

SC students pursuing any post-matric course. Parental/guardian income below Rs 2.5 lakh per annum.

For: SC students in post-10th education

Income limit: Below Rs 2.5 lakh annual parental income

  • Registered on National Scholarship Portal
  • Fresh and renewal application required each year
  • Bonafide certificate from institute

Documents required

General

  • Aadhaar card
  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Previous year marksheet
  • Bank account in student's name
  • Bonafide certificate from institution
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Scheme code: SC-PMS/2024