Punjab scholarships (ਪੰਜਾਬ)

How scholarships work in Punjab

Punjab runs the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students on its own state portal, with the central government sharing the cost. Students in government and private colleges can both benefit.

In Punjab, the SC post-matric scholarship is largely a fee waiver: eligible students should not be asked to pay approved fees at admission in government and many private colleges. If a college demands the full fee, ask for the scheme rules in writing and contact the district welfare officer.

Punjab's own schemes

Application calendar

• September – December: Applications on the Punjab portal
• December – February: College and district verification
• After verification: Payments

Avoid these rejections

• Apply on scholarships.punjab.gov.in and submit documents to your college.
• Your Punjab residence and caste certificate must match your Aadhaar name.
• Private college fee must be within the limit fixed by the state.

Punjab scholarship FAQs

Official sources: scholarships.punjab.gov.in· Guide last reviewed 2026-10-30. Amounts and dates change every year — confirm on the official portal.