Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

iAbout This Scheme

One of India's largest scholarship programmes, providing financial support to Scheduled Caste students studying at Class 11 level and above including graduation, post-graduation, and professional courses. The scheme was revamped in 2020-21 with enhanced central funding of 60% and a committed liability framework.

🎁Key Benefits

• Maintenance allowance ranging from ₹380 to ₹1,200/month depending on course level and hosteller/day-scholar status
• Full reimbursement of tuition fees and non-refundable charges
• Study tour, thesis, and book allowances for select courses
• Central government bears 60% of expenditure; states bear 40%
• No upper limit on number of beneficiaries

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Must be Indian national
• 2
  Regular, full-time course in a recognised institution

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions