This centrally-sponsored scheme, run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, covers tuition fees and a maintenance allowance for Scheduled Caste students studying professional, technical, or general post-matriculation courses at government or recognised private colleges in India.
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Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Tuition fee and maintenance allowance for Scheduled Caste students pursuing studies after Class 10.
Scholarship
Quick Information
- Category
- Scholarship
- Department
- Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- scholarships.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-06
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category, pursuing post-matriculation (post-Class 10) studies in India, with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh/year.
- Benefits
- Coverage of tuition fees plus a maintenance allowance, for the duration of the eligible course, at government and recognised private colleges.
- Required documents
- Caste certificate, income certificate, previous marksheet, institution fee structure, Aadhaar-linked bank account.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); the awarding authority is the State Government/UT to which the applicant belongs.
Official Source
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Source: Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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