Scope of courses and financial components
Post-matric scholarships support students across diverse academic streams.
Covered educational streams:
- Intermediate / Senior Secondary: Classes 11 and 12 in recognized schools and junior colleges.
- Technical and vocational: ITI, polytechnic diplomas, and vocational certificate courses.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, professional engineering (B.Tech), medicine (MBBS), agriculture, and law.
- Components: Non-refundable compulsory tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowances categorized for hostellers and day scholars.
Eligibility criteria and annual family income limits
Applicants must meet statutory community and income guidelines.
Standard qualifying criteria:
- Student must belong to notified SC, ST, OBC, EBC, or DNT categories.
- Parental/family annual income must not exceed the statutory ceiling specified under central and state scheme guidelines.
- The student must have successfully passed the previous qualifying examination without failing or dropping out.
- Studies must be pursued in accredited government or recognized private institutions.
Application workflow on the National Scholarship Portal
Apply via scholarships.gov.in using your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID. Upload institutional fee receipts, bonafide student certificates, valid digital caste certificates, and revenue income certificates. Approved scholarship funds are released through Direct Benefit Transfer directly into the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account via PFMS.
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Common questions
What is the purpose of Post Matric Scholarships?
To provide financial support for tuition fees and maintenance to students from disadvantaged communities pursuing higher education after Class 10.
Can a student apply for both central and state post-matric scholarships?
Students can apply, but under government rules, a student can avail financial benefits from only one government scholarship scheme per academic year.
Why is Aadhaar bank account mapping essential for post-matric scholarships?
Scholarships are disbursed via the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS) through PFMS, requiring active NPCI bank seeding.
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