Post Matric Scholarship 2024 is offered to candidates after the completion of Class 10th. Students who require financial assistance for higher education can apply for this scholarship scheme. The Government of India along with the other State governments provide financial support to students belonging to categories like Economically Backward Caste (EBC), Schedule Tribe (ST), Schedule Caste (SC), among other minority communities.
In June 2006, the Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programmes for welfare of Indian Minorities was introduced to the public. The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for meritorious students belonging to minority castes/communities was successfully launched in November 2007. Keep reading to know more about the Eligibility Criteria, Application Process, Important Dates and other key details about the variety of Post Matric Scholarship Schemes available in India.
The table provided below consists of Central and State-wise details regarding the Post Matric Scholarship.
Region (State, City, Central or Union Territory) | Name of the Scholarship | Name of the Provider (Sponsor) | Post Matric Scholarship Last Date (Closing Dates) |
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Central (All India) | Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India | November 2024 |
Post-Matric- Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers | Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India | December 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarships for Students with Disabilities | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | December 2024 | |
Assam | Post-Matric Scholarships for SC Students - Assam | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | February 2024 |
Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Assam | Government of Assam | May 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarships to ST Students - Assam | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | May 2024 | |
Arunachal Pradesh | Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST Students Arunachal Pradesh | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | September 2024 |
Andaman and Nicobar (UT) | Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students of Andaman and Nicobar | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
| March 2024 |
Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students -Andaman and Nicobar | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
| January 2024 | |
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme to OBC Students - Andaman and Nicobar | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
| January 2024 | |
Chandigarh | Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students- Chandigarh | Department of Education, Chandigarh Administration | February 2024 |
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students- Chandigarh | Department of Education, Chandigarh Administration | February 2024 | |
Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students - Chandigarh | Education Department, Chandigarh Administration | February 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for Transgender Students, Chandigarh | Education Department, Chandigarh Administration | Not Available | |
UT of The Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students-DNHDD | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | January 2024 |
Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students,-DNHDD | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | January 2024 | |
Post- Matric Scholarship to SC Students -DNHDD | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | January 2024 | |
Goa | Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students -GOA | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | January 2024 |
Himachal Pradesh
| Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students -Himachal Pradesh | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment | March 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students -Himachal Pradesh | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | March 2024 | |
PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students -Himachal Pradesh
| Department of Social Justice & Empowerment | March 2024 | |
PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students - Himachal Pradesh | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment | March 2024 | |
Jammu and Kashmir | Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students -Jammu and Kashmir | Directorate of Social Welfare Jammu, Government of Jammu and Kashmir | February 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students- Jammu and Kashmir
| Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | February 2024 | |
Ladakh | Centrally Sponsored of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students -LADAKH | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | January 2024 |
Manipur | Post Matric Scholarship for ST students-Manipur | Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur | March 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Manipur | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | January 2024 | |
PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC students Manipur | Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur | January 2024 | |
PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Manipur | Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes and SCs, Government of Manipur | January 2024 | |
Meghalaya | Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children - Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST Students Meghalaya | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | April 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students -Meghalaya | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | January 2024 | |
Puducherry | Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students -Puducherry | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | February 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students -Puducherry | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | February 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students -Puducherry | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | February 2024 | |
Sikkim | Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students - Sikkim | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | March 2024 |
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC,EBC AND DNT Students -SIKKIM | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | March 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students - Sikkim | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India | March 2024 | |
Tripura | Post Matric ST Scholarship Schemes | Government of Tripura | April 2024 |
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students Tripura | Government of Tripura | April 2024 | |
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC STUDENTS TRIPURA | Government of Tripura | March 2024 | |
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) - Tripura | Government of Tripura | March 2024 | |
Uttarakhand | Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students-Uttarakhand | Government of Uttarakhand | March 2024 |
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students-Uttarakhand | Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand | March 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students-Uttarakhand | Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand | March 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students-Uttarakhand | Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand | March 2024 |
Candidates who fit into the eligibility criteria of Post Matric Scholarship 2023 can apply for the same. Mentioned below are the steps that can be followed in order to apply for the Post Matric Scholarship 2024:
Steps | Details |
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Step 1: Visit the official website | Visit the respective official website or application portal of Post Matric Scholarship 2024 |
Step 2: Look for the Scholarship Programme | From the homepage, look out for the Central Schemes, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes |
Step 3: Select the best scheme for yourself | If you are applying for a state-level scholarship programme, click on the button ‘State Schemes’ and if applying for a central-level scholarship scheme, click on the button ’Central Schemes’
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Step 4: Check all the details | Candidates can look out for the Guidelines and FAQs uploaded on the right side of every scholarship mentioned |
Step 5: Check out the opening and closing dates | From the same page, look for the details such as the opening and closing dates of the application form |
Step 6: Click on the application link | If the application form is available, scroll up and Click on the ’New Registration’ link given on the Applicants’ Corner on the right side of the homepage
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Step 7: Fill out the application form | Fill out the Application Form for Post Matric Scholarship 2023 carefully and upload all the required documents on the registration portal |
Step 8: Submit the Post Matric Scholarship application form | Tick all the checkboxes and click on the ’Submit’ button
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Step 9: Save application details as PDF | Save your Application form in PDF format for future reference |
Given below are the eligibility criteria for centrally sponsored or state-level Post Matric Scholarships offered in India.
Table below consists of the common eligibility criteria required to apply for most of the Post Matric Scholarship 2024:
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Nationality |
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Age Limit |
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Family Income |
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Minimum Marks Required |
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Academic Qualification |
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Post matric scholarship eligibility criteria are set by the providers and some of the eligibility conditions vary depending on the schemes. Here are a few examples:
Region | Scholarship Name | Separate Eligibility Criteria |
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Central (All India) | Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities |
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Post-Matric- Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers |
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Post-Matric Scholarships for Students with Disabilities |
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Assam | Post-Matric Scholarships for SC Students - Assam |
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Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Assam |
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Post-Matric Scholarships to ST Students - Assam |
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Arunachal Pradesh | Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST Students Arunachal Pradesh |
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Andaman and Nicobar (UT) | Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students of Andaman and Nicobar |
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DR AMBEDKAR Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students -Andaman and Nicobar |
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Post Matric Scholarship Scheme to OBC Students - Andaman and Nicobar |
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Chandigarh | Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students- Chandigarh |
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Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students- Chandigarh |
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DR.AMBEDKAR Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students - Chandigarh |
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Post-Matric Scholarship for Transgender Students, Chandigarh |
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UT of The Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students-DNHDD |
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Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students DNHDD |
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POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO SC STUDENTS -DNHDD |
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Goa | Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students -GOA |
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Himachal Pradesh
| Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students -Himachal Pradesh |
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Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students -Himachal Pradesh |
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PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students -Himachal Pradesh
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PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students - Himachal Pradesh |
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Jammu and Kashmir | Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students -Jammu and Kashmir |
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students- Jammu and Kashmir |
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Ladakh | Centrally Sponsored of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students -LADAKH |
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Manipur | Post Matric Scholarship for ST students-Manipur |
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Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Manipur |
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PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC students Manipur |
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PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Manipur |
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Meghalaya | Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children - Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST Students Meghalaya |
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students -Meghalaya |
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Puducherry | Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students -Puducherry |
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students -Puducherry |
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students -Puducherry |
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Sikkim | Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students - Sikkim |
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PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC AND DNT Students -SIKKIM |
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Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students - Sikkim |
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Tripura | Post Matric ST Scholarship Schemes | Annual Income must be INR 2,00,00 or less |
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students Tripura |
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Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Tripura |
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) - Tripura |
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Uttarakhand | Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students-Uttarakhand |
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Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students-Uttarakhand |
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Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students-Uttarakhand |
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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students-Uttarakhand |
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Mentioned below are the documents that are required to complete the registration process for Post Matric Scholarship 2024:
2- 3 copies of Self-attested Passport size photograph | Minority Certificate |
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Address Proof (Aadhaar Card, Electricity Bill, Ration Card) | Bank Account Information |
Government approved valid ID card like Aadhaar card, Driving License, PAN card and Voter Card) | Class 10 Marksheet |
Class 10 Passing Certificate | Institution Verification Form |
Domicile certificate, if required | Fee Receipt of current course year |
Income Certificate | Self Attested Community Certificate |
Given below are the official website links of the state application portal for Post Matric Scholarship.
S. No. | Post Matric Scholarship Application Portal | Official Website | Helplines |
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1 | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | scholarships.gov.in |
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2 | UP Scholarship Portal | scholarship.up.gov.in |
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3 | SJE Scholarship Portal, Rajasthan | sje.rajasthan.gov.in/Scholarship_Portal.aspx |
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4 | MahaDBT Scholarship Portal, Maharashtra | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
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5 | E-Kalyan Scholarship Portal, Jharkhand | ekalyan.cgg.gov.in |
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6 | PRERANA Scholarship Portal, Odisha | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
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7 | Online Scholarship Management System (OSMS), Manipur | tnpds.org.in | Not Available |
8 | Digital Gujarat Portal | digitalgujarat.gov.in |
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9 | Delhi Government Portal | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in | Not Available |