Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students – Full Details
The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi, implements the centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC students to support students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category for pursuing post-matriculation/post-secondary (college/university) studies within India.
Value of Scholarship
The value of the scholarship covers the complete duration of the course and includes:
- Maintenance allowance
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
- Study tour charges
- Thesis typing/printing charges for research scholars
- Book allowance for students pursuing correspondence courses
- Book bank facility for specified courses
- Additional allowance for students with disability (Divyang)
Rate of Maintenance Allowance (Per annum)
| Groups | Hostellers (Per annum ₹) | Day Scholars (Per annum ₹) |
|---|---|---|
|
Group 1 (Degree & Post-Graduate level courses in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian & other recognized systems), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications; Post Graduate Diploma in management & medicine; CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA; M.Phil/Ph.D/Post-Doctoral of Group I/II/III; LLB integrated/LLB/LLM) |
13,500 | 7,000 |
|
Group 2 (Professional courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate — e.g., M.Ed, B.Pharm, B.Nursing, BFS, para-medical branches, Mass Communication, Hotel Management, Travel/Tourism, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services; vocational streams where entrance qualification is Class XII or above) |
9,500 | 6,500 |
|
Group 3 (Graduate & Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & 2 — e.g., BA/BSc/BCom, MA/MSc/MCom) |
6,000 | 3,000 |
|
Group 4 (All post-matriculation level non-degree courses — e.g., Senior secondary (Class XI & XII), ITI courses, 3-year diploma in polytechnics, other post-Class X non-degree courses) |
4,000 | 2,500 |
Note: States/UTs may add courses to the groups as per laid down standards. Ten percent extra allowance is provided for Divyang (students with disability).
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a resident of Delhi.
- Student must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- Parents/guardians' income from all sources should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
- Student must be enrolled in a government-recognized post-matriculation/post-secondary institution.
- Regular attendance of at least 75% in the previous year is required.
- Students availing any other scholarship/stipend (e.g., merit scholarship) are not eligible for this scheme.
Documents Required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Identity verification |
| Bank Account Details (Aadhaar-seeded) | For direct benefit transfer |
| Previous Year Marksheet | Proof of academic performance |
| Original Fee Receipts & Fee Structure (on institute letterhead with stamp & signature) | Proof of fees |
| Income Certificate (SDM / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD) | Proof of family income (must be valid at time of submission) |
| Caste Certificate (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) | Proof of SC category |
| Admission Certificate / Date of Commencement | Verification of current enrolment |
| Certificate from Institution | Confirming student is not receiving any other scholarship/stipend |
| Copy of previous certificates / diplomas / degrees | Academic history verification |
Important Terms & Conditions
- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
- Scholarship is available to SC students whose parents/guardians income from all sources does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum and who are pursuing post-matriculation/post-secondary studies in a government-recognized institution.
- Upload all relevant documents including Aadhaar, bank details, previous year marksheet, original fee receipts, fee structure, income certificate and caste certificate.
- All children of the same family/parents are eligible subject to the income limit. Students availing any other scholarship/stipend (such as merit scholarship) will not be eligible.
- A certificate from the institution stating the student is not receiving any other scholarship/stipend must be uploaded.
- Regular attendance not less than 75% in the previous year is mandatory.
- Provide date of admission/commencement of classes and expected completion date of the course.
- Upload copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees in respect of all previous examinations passed.
- Income certificate must be issued by a competent authority (SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD) and valid at the time of submission.
- For institutes outside Delhi, institute verification and parent/guardian verification pages must be uploaded on the E-district portal.
- Upload a copy of caste certificate issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi.
- Incomplete applications will be treated as cancelled without intimation.
- Hostel rent will be provided as per scheme guidelines.
- Fee structure must be on the official letterhead of the concerned institute with stamp and signature of the head of institute.
- Candidates who, after passing one stage of education, are studying at the same stage in a different subject (e.g., B.Com after B.A.; M.A. after M.Sc.) are not eligible.
- Students who pursue another professional line after completing one professional course (e.g., LLB after B.T/B.Ed) are not eligible. From academic year 1980-81, studies in two professional courses are allowed.
- Scholars will be paid enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical examination and other compulsory fees; refundable deposits are excluded.
- Follow guidelines issued by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
- Student bank account should be Aadhaar-seeded for DBT.
- All eligible SC candidates will be given scholarship as prescribed under the scheme.
- The provisions of this scheme may be amended by the Central/State Government at any time.
How to Apply
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal
- Register or log in with Aadhaar-linked credentials.
- Locate the Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students application form.
- Fill in details and upload required documents.
- Submit the application and download the acknowledgement.
- Track application status on the same portal.
