About Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2026-27
The Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2026-27 is provided by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Ministry of Tribal Affairs to support sc / st students, all post-matric courses students.
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Application Status: Open for 2026-27. Last date: October 31, 2026. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
Scholarship Amount Breakdown
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Full course fee reimbursed | Directly to institution |
| Maintenance Allowance | Day Scholar | ₹550–750/month | Depends on course level |
| Maintenance Allowance | Hosteller | ₹1,000–1,200/month | Higher for residential students |
| Study Tour / Thesis Charges | Up to ₹1,600/year | For PG students |
| Duration | Full course duration | Renewable annually |
Documents Required
- 📄 Aadhaar Card
- 📄 Caste Certificate (SC or ST, issued by competent authority)
- 📄 Income Certificate (Tahsildar/SDM, below ₹2.5 lakh/year)
- 📄 Class 10 & 12 marksheets
- 📄 Current admission proof / bonafide certificate
- 📄 Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked, in student's name)
- 📄 Passport-size photograph
- 📄 Disability certificate (if applicable)
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Income certificate must be of the current financial year. Bank account must be Aadhaar-linked for DBT to work.
How to Apply | Step by Step
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Register on NSP (scholarships.gov.in) with Aadhaar
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Select 'Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students' or 'ST Students' based on category
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Fill academic details, course name, institution, year of study
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Enter income and family details
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Upload caste certificate, income certificate, admission proof, and bank passbook
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Submit before deadline
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Application verified by institution, then district, then state
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Amount disbursed via DBT, fee directly to institution, maintenance allowance to bank account
FAQs | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2026-27
What courses are covered under Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST?+
All post-matric level courses are covered: Class 11 & 12, ITI/Polytechnic diploma, bachelor's degrees (BA/BCom/BTech/MBBS etc.), master's degrees (MA/MTech/MBA etc.), PhD, and professional courses (CA/ICWA/CS). The course must be at a government-recognised institution.
What is the income limit for SC Post-Matric Scholarship?+
The family income limit for SC Post-Matric Scholarship is ₹2.5 lakh per year. For ST Post-Matric Scholarship, the income limit is also ₹2.5 lakh per year. Income certificate must be issued by Tahsildar, SDM, or equivalent competent authority for the current financial year.
Can I apply if my college is a private institution?+
Yes. SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship is available for students at both government and private institutions, provided the institution is recognised by UGC/AICTE/NMC/BCI or the relevant statutory body. However, private unaided institutions must be listed and verified on the NSP portal.