Post Matric Scholarship Scheme: Eligibility and How to Apply

The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to SC, ST, OBC and minority students studying after Class 10, covering tuition fees, maintenance allowance and other study-related expenses, administered jointly by central and state governments through the National Scholarship Portal.

What Is the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme?

It is a centrally sponsored scheme designed to support students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds in continuing education after Class 10, covering courses from Class 11 through postgraduate and professional degrees. States implement the scheme with central government funding support, and specific benefit amounts vary based on the course level and hostel or day-scholar status.

Who Is Eligible for Post Matric Scholarship?

• Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC or notified minority communities
• Family income below the scheme's specified threshold, commonly ₹2.5 lakh a year for SC/ST schemes, with varying limits for OBC and minority schemes
• Enrollment in a recognised post-matric course, from Class 11 onward including diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses
• Indian citizenship and domicile in the state administering the specific scheme

What Expenses Does the Scholarship Cover?

How Do You Apply for Post Matric Scholarship?

• Register on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) with your Aadhaar-linked bank account details
• Fill in personal, academic and income details accurately, matching your supporting documents
• Upload required documents: caste or minority certificate, income certificate, previous academic marksheet, and bank passbook copy
• Submit before the institute verification deadline, after which your college verifies the application before it moves to district and state-level approval

What Documents Are Required?

• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) or minority community certificate, as applicable
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority, valid for the current financial year
• Previous year's marksheet showing academic eligibility
• Bank passbook or account details, linked to Aadhaar for direct benefit transfer
• Bonafide certificate from the current institution confirming enrollment

What Common Mistakes Delay or Reject Applications?

Late submission after the institute verification deadline, mismatched details between the application form and supporting documents, an unlinked or incorrect bank account, and incomplete document uploads are the most common reasons applications are delayed or rejected. Always verify every field against your original documents before final submission.

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