Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Centrally sponsored scheme providing 100% compulsory course fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowances.
About This Scholarship
Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students is one of India's largest social welfare educational schemes. Jointly funded by the Central Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and State Governments, the scheme covers all non-refundable fees charged by recognized schools, colleges, and universities.
What You'll Receive
Selected students will receive the following benefits as part of the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students.
100% Tuition Fee Reimbursement
All compulsory non-refundable fees charged by government and recognized private institutes.
Annual Academic Allowance
Up to ₹13,500/year for hostellers and ₹7,000/year for day scholars.
Study Tour & Thesis Charges
Reimbursement for compulsory study tours and thesis typing/binding up to ₹1,600.
Disability Special Allowance
Additional escort/reader allowance for differently abled students.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria. Please refer to the official guidelines for full details.
- Open to eligible applicants from All India.
- Must be applying for or enrolled in an Class 11-12 or Diploma / Polytechnic or Undergraduate or Postgraduate or PhD / Research degree at Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment & State Govts.
- Strong academic record as specified in the official guidelines .
- Demonstrated leadership skills, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.
- Income or category criteria: Below ₹2,50,000 per annum • Categories: SC, ST.
- Other programme-specific requirements may apply. Check official guidelines before applying.
Eligibility criteria may vary by programme and are subject to change. Always check the official scholarship guidelines before applying.
Documents Required
Prepare the following documents for your application. The exact requirements may vary.
Caste Certificate
Digitally verified SC/ST certificate issued by Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) or Tehsildar.
Income Certificate
Family income certificate proving income does not exceed ₹2.5 Lakh per year.
Aadhaar Card with NPCI Seeding
Aadhaar linked to bank account and active on NPCI DBT mapping.
Fee Receipt & Bonafide Certificate
Official fee breakdown receipt from the college.
Previous Academic Marksheet
Marksheet of Class 10 or qualifying examination.
Follow these 5 visual steps to complete and submit your official scholarship application from your desktop or mobile browser.
Check State Application Route
SC/ST Post-Matric is applied either via your State Portal (e.g. SSP Karnataka, MahaDBT, UP Saksham) or National Scholarship Portal depending on your state domicile.
Complete Aadhaar & NPCI Mapping
Check with your bank branch that your savings account is seeded with Aadhaar and mapped for DBT.
Fill Application & Course Fees
Select your college from the AISHE database, enter fee details, and upload caste and income certificates.
College & Welfare Dept Verification
Institute nodal officer approves the application, followed by District Social Welfare Officer verification.
Direct Disbursement via PFMS
Central and state shares are transferred directly into the student bank account.