Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
India's largest scholarship by coverage (60L+ students). Full fees + monthly maintenance.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Himachal Pradesh (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on NSP → Post-Matric SC → your state. College verifies; freeship-card states (e.g. Odisha) admit without prepayment.
Deadline: 31 October 2026 (NSP AY 2026-27; verify yearly)
Wait after verification: 3–8 months; tuition often reimbursed to institution, maintenance via DBT
Documents you need
- • SC caste certificate
- • Income certificate
- • Previous marksheet
- • Admission receipt
- • Domicile certificate
- • Aadhaar-seeded bank account
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Your Post Matric Sc Payment Stuck? Check These 3 Things
Think of Post Matric Sc payment as Aadhaar-to-Account pipe. If the pipe is not connected at NPCI, money can't flow. Many students have two accounts - only the NPCI-mapped one will receive DBT. Check which account is mapped at your bank or via NPCI mapper check. Extra tip for post-matric-sc: Keep your bank IFSC updated if you changed branch after 11th.
Track it on PFMS Know Your Payments or NSP (scholarships.gov.in) to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Quick Answers for Post Matric Sc Holders
Post Matric Sc combination rule: Check 'Can I avail benefit of other schemes?
' section in official guidelines. General rule AY 2026-27 is 1 merit + 1 welfare possible. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination.. For Post Matric Sc, yearly reapplication is compulsory - no renewal = no payment next year.
Do I need to renew yearly?
Yes. Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD) must be renewed each year on the official portal after you pass your exams and continue to meet its eligibility rules. Renewal usually also needs your institution to verify it again.
More about Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
The Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students is India's largest scholarship by number of students. It covers everything from Class 11 to PhD for families earning up to ₹2.5 lakh a year: compulsory non-refundable fees go to the institution or student, and an academic allowance goes to the student. Since 2020-21 the Centre pays its 60% share directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked account after the state pays its 40% share.
There is no limit on the number of SC children in one family who can get it. Most states run it on their own portal (MahaDBT, SSP, ePASS, e-Kalyan and so on), so the deadline is set by your state.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- College not uploading the fee structure, so the fee part is calculated as zero.
- Changing course or college mid-year without updating the portal.
- Missing renewal because the previous year's marks or attendance were not entered.
What students ask about this scholarship
Is management quota fee covered under the post-matric SC scholarship?
It depends on the state. Many states pay fees only for seats allotted through government counselling or merit; management-quota fees may not be reimbursed. Check your state's rules before taking admission.
Can I get the post-matric SC scholarship for a second graduation?
Generally no. The scheme supports one course at each level, and studying a second course at the same level is not covered.
What is the income limit for the SC post-matric scholarship in 2026?
₹2.5 lakh a year for the family, from all sources.
Why did I get only the academic allowance and not the fees?
Usually because the college didn't enter its approved fee structure, or the fee was not 'compulsory and non-refundable'. Ask the college to update the fee details.
Do distance education students get the SC post-matric scholarship?
Students in correspondence or distance courses can get the fee component in many states, but the allowance rules differ. Check your state portal.
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Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.