Central and state scholarship frameworks
- Administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and Ministry of Minority Affairs.
- National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) acts as the single national gateway hosting centrally sponsored post-matric schemes.
- State welfare departments run dedicated state portals (e.g. MahaDBT, SSP Karnataka, Medhasoft Bihar) for state-specific tuition reimbursement.
Eligible courses and financial components
- Covers recognized courses from Class 11 and 12, ITI, polytechnic diplomas, undergraduate degrees, professional courses (engineering, medical), to post-graduation.
- Tuition fee reimbursement: Directly credits non-refundable mandatory institutional fees.
- Maintenance allowance: Monthly stipend paid to day scholars and hostellers to cover living and educational expenses.
- All disbursements are made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Eligibility parameters and application verification
- Annual family income must fall within the ceiling specified by the respective scheme (verified by a valid revenue income certificate).
- Requires caste certificate (for reserved categories), previous year marksheet, fee receipt, and bonafide student enrollment certificate.
- Applications undergo digital scrutiny at the educational institution level, followed by district and state welfare officer approval.
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Common questions
What is a post-matric scholarship?
It is a government scholarship providing fee reimbursement and maintenance allowances to students studying beyond Class 10.
Which is the central portal for post-matric scholarships?
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in is the primary central platform.
Can students in ITI and diploma courses apply for post-matric scholarships?
Yes, recognized technical, vocational, ITI, polytechnic, and degree courses are eligible.
Why must the student's bank account be linked with Aadhaar?
Aadhaar seeding with NPCI is mandatory for seamless Direct Benefit Transfer of scholarship funds.
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