Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students

The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of In...

Key details

Benefits

**Category Of Courses****Hostellers (Yearly)****Day Scholars ( Yearly)**Group-1 Degree and post Graduate Level professional courses₹ 13,000/-₹ 7,000/-Group-2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate₹ 9,500/-₹ 6,500/-Group-3 Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under group 1 & group II₹ 6,000/-₹ 3,000/-Group-4: All post matriculation (Post Class X level non-degree courses. ₹ 4,000/-₹ 2,500/-

**Note 1**. Ten percent extra allowances shall be provided for Divyang students.

**Note 2**. Students pursuing C.A. /I.C.W.A. /C.S. /I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance. Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Online**
  2. **Registration for New Applicant**
  3. Open the official [NSP website](https://scholarships.gov.in/) and click on [New Registration](https://scholarships.gov.in/registrations/#/) under Applicant Corner.
  4. Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the under taking by click on Check box and click on Continue.
  5. Start the registration by Mobile OTP.
  6. Required document (Aadhaar Details and Bank Account Details)
  7. **Registered Applicant**
  8. Open the official [NSP website ](https://scholarships.gov.in/)and click on [Fresh Application](https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/loginPage) under Applicant Corner1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students / what is the eligibility?

1. The scholarships are open to Indian nationals only. 1. Only candidates who belong to Scheduled Castes and have passed the Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or a higher examination of a recognized university or Board of Secondary Education are eligible. 1. Scholarships will be paid to stu...

What are the benefits of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students?

**Category Of Courses****Hostellers (Yearly)****Day Scholars ( Yearly)**Group-1 Degree and post Graduate Level professional courses₹ 13,000/-₹ 7,000/-Group-2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate₹ 9,500/-₹ 6,500/-Group-3 Graduate and Post Graduate courses no...

How to apply online for Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students?

**Online** **Registration for New Applicant** 1. Open the official [NSP website](https://scholarships.gov.in/) and click on [New Registration](https://scholarships.gov.in/registrations/#/) under Applicant Corner. 1. Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the under taking by click on Ch...

Related schemes

Visit the official website

Last updated: 18 Jul 2026