Post Matric Scholarship 2024

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India

Session: 2026-27
Course Level: Post Matric
Mode: Online Portal
Applicable For: All India

Overview

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India has released the notification for Post Matric Scholarship 2024. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.

Highlights

Ministry : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Scholarship Type : Post Matric Scholarship
Eligible Category : SC / ST / OBC / EWS Students
Session : 2026-27
Mode : Online Portal
Application Fee : Zero
Application Open : 20 May 2024
Applicable For : All India
Max Scholarship

₹ 50,000

Beneficiaries

18L+

States Covered

All India

Application Fee

Zero

Important Dates

Notification
Released
10 May 2026
Application
Start Date
27 May 2026
Application
End Date
10 June 2026
Verification by
Institute
20 July 2026
Final Merit
List
15 May 2026
Payment
Disbursed
15 May 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Category
Students must belong to SC / ST / OBC / EBC categories.
Institution
Must be studying in a recognized institution.
Family Income
Family income must meet the guidelines specified under the scheme.
Academic Status
Must have passed the previous final examination.
Course Level
Applicable for post-matric / higher education courses.

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EBC)
  • Income Certificate
  • Bonafide Certificate
  • Previous Marksheet
  • Fee Receipt
  • Bank Passbook (First Page)
  • Passport Size Photograph

Benefits

  • Tuition Fee Reimbursement
  • Maintenance Allowance
  • Book Allowance
  • Compensatory Allowance
  • Hostel & Food Allowance
  • Special Allowance for Differently Abled
  • Other Allowances as per category

Scholarship Amount (Per Year)

Category Max Scholarship Amount
SC Students Up to 1 Lakh
ST Students Up to 1 Lakh
OBC Students Up to 75,000
EWS Students Up to 50,000
General Students Up to 40,000
Differently Abled Up to 40,000
Note: Amount may vary as per course & state government rules.

Renewal Conditions

  • Minimum 50% marks in previous year.
  • Regular attendance as per institute rules.
  • No gap in studies.
  • Renewal every academic year.
  • Submission of required documents.

How to Apply Online

01

Visit Portal & Register

Visit the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), click on 'New Registration', and complete the process.

02

Fill Application Form

Login to your account and fill out the application form carefully with all the required details.

03

Upload Documents

Upload all necessary documents in the correct size and specified format.

04

Submit & Print

Submit the application form online and take a printout of it for future reference.

05

Verification & Approval

Complete the institute verification process and await final approval.

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