Post Matric Scholarship for SC students

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students supports scheduled caste students financially for post-matriculation studies in India. This scheme provides fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowances to eligible learners with an annual family income below ₹2,50,000 to encourage higher education.

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, run in Delhi by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi. The department has opened online applications for the 2026-27 academic year through the National Scholarship Portal, and the portal has been accepting applications from 1 June 2026 onwards. Eligible SC students studying in recognized institutions across India can apply and get tuition fee reimbursement along with a monthly maintenance allowance.

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students - Introduction

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students gives financial support to SC students who study in recognized post-secondary institutions anywhere in India. The scheme covers the cost of study through reimbursement of non-refundable fees and a monthly maintenance allowance that ranges from ₹230 to ₹1,200 depending on the course group and whether the student stays in a hostel. For example, a student enrolled in an engineering college gets a higher allowance than a vocational course student. Eligibility depends on enrollment in a recognized post-matriculation course and a total annual family income that does not exceed ₹2,50,000.

Key Information

Application Process

Applications for this scheme are now invited only through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The portal has been open for the 2026-27 academic year from 1 June 2026 onwards. Students need a One Time Registration (OTR) number to apply on the portal, and this number stays valid for the entire academic career. The steps to apply are given below.

STEP 1 - Open the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and click on the Students section on the homepage. Register yourself as a new student if you are applying for the first time.

STEP 2 - Generate your One Time Registration (OTR) number using your Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrolment ID. The OTR is a 14-digit number that removes the need to register again in each academic year. You can also use the NSP OTR mobile app from the Google Play Store.

STEP 3 - After getting the OTR, log in to the portal and select the Post Matric Scholarship for SC students scheme from the list of welfare-based schemes. Fill in the online application form with your personal, academic and bank details.

STEP 4 - Upload all the required documents in the prescribed format and size. Check the details once again and submit the application. Note down the application reference number to track the status of your application on the same portal.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before starting the online application on the National Scholarship Portal:

• Aadhaar Card and the Aadhaar-seeded bank account passbook.
• Mark sheet from the previous academic year and proof of current admission.
• Original fee payment receipts and the official fee structure on college letterhead.
• Income certificate issued by the SDM of Delhi showing annual family income within ₹2,50,000.
• Valid caste certificate issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi.
• Institution certificate confirming admission and status regarding other scholarships, plus the institute verification page if the college is outside Delhi.

Benefits

The scheme provides financial support in the form of a maintenance allowance and reimbursement of non-refundable admission and tuition fees. The allowance changes according to the course group and whether the student is a hosteller or a day scholar.

Eligible students also get other support under the scheme rules:

• Reimbursement of mandatory non-refundable admission and tuition fees.
• Study tour expenses and thesis printing and typing costs for research scholars.
• Book allowances for distance learners and access to a book bank facility for specific courses.
• Special financial allowances for students with disabilities.

Eligibility

To qualify for this scholarship, a student should meet the following conditions:

• The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Caste and be a resident of Delhi.
• The total annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000.
• The applicant should be actively enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary course anywhere in India.
• The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship for the same course at the same time.

Exclusions

Note that a student will not be eligible in these cases:

If the student is already drawing another scholarship, such as a merit-based stipend, or is repeating the same level of education, for example pursuing a second B.A. degree, the application will not be considered. Enrolling in two separate professional courses at the same time is also not allowed unless specific exceptions apply.

References

Official Guidelines | Official Website | National Scholarship Portal

FAQ's

What is the maximum annual family income allowed?

The total annual family income must be ₹2,50,000 or less, verified by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.

Where should I apply for this scholarship now?

Applications are now invited only through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in, which has been open for the 2026-27 academic year from 1 June 2026 onwards.

Are professional courses covered under this scheme?

Yes, courses such as Medicine and Engineering (Group 1) grant higher allowances of ₹1,200 per month for hostellers.

What if I am already getting another scholarship?

This scheme is exclusive; you cannot avail of other merit-based stipends or scholarships alongside this one.

Can I apply if my college is outside Delhi?

Yes, you can apply even if your institution is located outside Delhi, provided you include the required institute verification page.

How does this scheme support distance education?

If you are pursuing correspondence courses, you are eligible for specific book allowances provided by the scheme guidelines.