The Post Matric Scholarship scheme is designed to support students pursuing education beyond the secondary level. Students from Class 11 to postdoctoral levels who need financial assistance can apply for this scholarship. The Government of India and various state governments offer several post-matric scholarships for students from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Minority communities.
Available Scholarships and Application Process
What scholarships are available? How many post-matric scholarships can students access? Where and when can you apply?
This article addresses these questions by providing a comprehensive list of national and state-level post-matric scholarships and detailed information on where to apply for them.
How to Apply for a Post Matric Scholarship
Each post-matric scholarship has a specific application process. Generally, eligible candidates can apply online through dedicated portals. Some of the most popular portals for these applications include the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), UP Scholarship Portal, MP Scholarship Portal, and others. Below are the details of various scholarship portals and the scholarships available through them.
List of Application Portals and Scholarships
| Portal | Scholarships |
|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | – Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities |
| – Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | |
| – Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric | |
| – Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC Students in Assam | |
| – Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Chandigarh | |
| – Post-Matric Scholarship for Transgender Students, Chandigarh | |
| – Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC Students in Tripura | |
| – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC, Tripura | |
| – Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, EBC Students in Uttarakhand | |
| – Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children Post-Matric Scholarship, Arunachal Pradesh | |
| UP Scholarship Portal | – Post-matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh |
| – Post-matric Intermediate Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh | |
| – Post-matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for OBC, Uttar Pradesh | |
| – Post-matric Intermediate Scholarship for OBC, Minorities, Uttar Pradesh | |
| – Post-matric Other State Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category, Uttar Pradesh | |
| SJE Scholarship Portal, Rajasthan | – Rajasthan Paperless Post-Matric Scholarship |
| MahaDBT Scholarship Portal, Maharashtra | – Post-Matric Scholarships for SBC, OBC, VJNT, Disabled Students, Maharashtra |
| – Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship for ST, Maharashtra | |
| E-Kalyan Scholarship Portal, Jharkhand | – Post-Matric (Within State) Scholarship, Jharkhand |
| PRERANA Scholarship Portal, Odisha | – PRERANA Post-Matric Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC Communities |
| Online Scholarship Management System (OSMS), Manipur | – Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, EBC, OBC Students, Manipur |
| Digital Gujarat Portal | – Post SSC Scholarships for Girls (NTDNT, SEBC), Gujarat |
| – Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT, SEBC), Gujarat | |
| – Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship, Gujarat | |
| – Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, ST, OBC Students, Gujarat | |
| Delhi Government Portal | – Post-Matric Scholarships for SC, OBC Students, Delhi |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme?
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme is a central initiative by the Government of India providing financial assistance to minority community students for higher education.
Who is eligible for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-cum-Means-based Scholarship Schemes?
Students from six notified minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) studying in recognized institutions/universities in India are eligible, provided they meet the specific criteria of the scholarship scheme.
What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded while applying for a scholarship?
Documents should be in .pdf or .jpeg format, and the size of each document should not exceed 200 kb.
What is an Institute Verification Certificate?
This certificate validates the authenticity and accreditation status of an educational qualification from an institution, ensuring the credibility of candidates’ qualifications.
Do girl candidates get any reservations under this scholarship?
Yes, 30% of the Post Matric Scholarship is reserved for girl candidates. If no girl candidate is available, a boy candidate can receive the award.