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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
अनुसूचित जाति के छात्रों के लिए पोस्ट-मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति
Comprehensive financial assistance for Scheduled Caste students pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary degrees, diplomas, or professional studies.
1. Target Beneficiaries (Who It Is For)
SC students enrolled in recognized universities, colleges, or ITIs with annual family income up to ₹2.5 Lakh.
2. Why It Matches Your Profile (Gemini Reasoning)
Strongly recommended based on your annual income within ₹2.5L ceiling.
Criteria Met
- ✓State: Resident of All India
- ✓Category: Fits within General guidelines
- ✓Occupation: Aligns with job seeker status
3. Official Eligibility Criteria
Student must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category. Must be enrolled in accredited post-matric courses. Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Age Range15 - 35 yrs
Income Ceiling₹2.5 Lakh/yr
Target CategorySC
Genderall
4. Scheme Benefits
100% Tuition Fee + up to ₹13,500/yr stipend
- 100% reimbursement of non-refundable tuition and institutional fees
- Monthly maintenance allowance of ₹4,000 to ₹13,500/year depending on course tier (hostellers vs day scholars)
- Study tour allowances and thesis typing grant for doctoral scholars
5. Mandatory Documents Checklist
Aadhaar Card of the student
Caste Certificate issued by designated Revenue Authority
Income Certificate (valid for current financial year)
Previous academic marksheets and fee receipt
Aadhaar-seeded active Bank Account details
6. Application Procedure (ONLINE)
1Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) with student OTR
2Select Post Matric Scholarship for SC under Ministry of Social Justice
3Upload caste, income, and admission receipts
4Submit to College Nodal Officer for electronic verification
7. Official Verification & Portal Link
Host Portal: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
8. Application Deadline / Status
October 31, 2026
Data Verification Stamp
Verified against official gazette on 2026-08-20