Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full-fee + maintenance support for ST students from Class 11 to PhD.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Jharkhand (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on NSP → Post-Matric ST → your state. Institution + district verification.
Deadline: 31 October 2026 (NSP AY 2026-27; verify yearly)
Wait after verification: 3–8 months via DBT/PFMS
Documents you need
- • ST caste certificate
- • Income certificate
- • Previous marksheet
- • Admission proof
- • Aadhaar-seeded bank account
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Where is My Post Matric St Money? DBT Tracking Tips
Quick DBT fix list for Post Matric St: 1) Ensure single account is NPCI mapped (close extra Jan Dhan if needed). 2) Ensure name in Aadhaar = bank = application. 3) Check PFMS status weekly - if 'Payment file rejected', visit bank same day. Extra tip for post-matric-st: Don't use payment bank or wallet account for DBT - use regular savings account.
Track it on PFMS Know Your Payments or NSP (scholarships.gov.in) to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Can I Hold Post Matric St With Another Scheme? Do I Renew?
Is Post Matric St combinable?
Answer is 'conditional'. You can stack Post Matric St with a different category scheme (like SC/ST/OBC top-up) if rules permit, but you cannot take two similar central scholarships together. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..
Do I need to renew yearly?
Yes, renewal is not automatic - you have to log in and renew for Post Matric St every year before deadline.
More about Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs' post-matric scholarship covers ST students from Class 11 to PhD with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year. It pays compulsory fees and a maintenance allowance that depends on the course group and whether you live in a hostel.
States implement it through their tribal welfare departments; many use their own portals, while some North-Eastern states use NSP. The funding pattern is 75:25 between the Centre and states (90:10 in the North-East and hill states).
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- ST certificate issued by a state other than your permanent home state.
- Applying in the state where you study instead of your home state.
- Not uploading the hostel certificate, so you get the lower day-scholar rate.
What students ask about this scholarship
Can ST students studying in another state get the post-matric scholarship?
Yes, but you apply through your home state — the one that issued your ST certificate — even if your college is elsewhere.
Is there a family limit for the post-matric ST scholarship?
No family cap is set — all eligible ST students in a family can apply.
Does the ST post-matric scholarship cover private college fees?
Yes, for recognised courses, up to the fee limits set by your state. Some states cap fees for private or management seats.
Can I get the ST scholarship and a merit scholarship together?
Usually you can't take two scholarships for the same purpose. Check NSP's combination rules and your state's guidelines before accepting both.
What maintenance allowance do ST hostel students get?
It depends on the course group (Group I for professional courses gets the highest). Your state portal lists the current rates.
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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.