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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC)

Q: Does the Post-Matric Scholarship cover full private college tuition fees?

Yes, the scheme reimburses all compulsory non-refundable fees charged by government and recognized private institutions, as fixed by the State Fee Regulatory Committee.

Q: How is the scholarship disbursed under the new DBT model?

Under the revised funding pattern, the Central Government 60% share is transferred directly into the student bank account via DBT through PFMS, and the State Government 40% share is paid simultaneously.

Q: Can students in distance education or correspondence courses apply?

Yes, students pursuing recognized correspondence or distance learning courses are eligible to receive reimbursement of non-refundable fees plus ₹1,200 annual book grant.

Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.

Government Levelcentral Government

Administering BodyMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Beneficiary Sector

Education & Learning

Applicable Jurisdiction

All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Complete financial coverage for post-secondary education (Classes XI, XII, ITI, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D.): 1. Full reimbursement of all non-refundable compulsory course fees (tuition, examination, library, lab charges). 2. Annual Academic Allowance / Maintenance Allowance based on course group: Group 1 (Degree/PG in Medicine, Engineering, Tech, Agriculture, Veterinary): ₹13,500/year (hosteller), ₹7,000/year (day scholar); Group 2 (Professional PG/UG courses like Pharmacy, Nursing, B.Ed): ₹9,500/year (hosteller), ₹6,500/year (day scholar); Group 3 (General graduate/postgraduate degree): ₹6,000/year (hosteller), ₹3,000/year (day scholar); Group 4 (Classes XI, XII, ITI): ₹4,000/year (hosteller), ₹2,500/year (day scholar). Disability allowance of 10% additional for divyang students.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹6,350 Crore (Union Budget FY 2024-25 allocation for PMS-SC)

Official Budget Document ↗

Verified Beneficiary Reach

60+ Lakh SC higher education students assisted annually

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:Minimum 16 years

Annual Family Income Ceiling:₹2,50,000 per annum

Target Occupations:student, college_student, scholar

Eligible Gender:all

Social Category / Reservation:SC

Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC). Must have passed matriculation or higher examination and be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation degree/diploma course in a government or recognized private institution. Family annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000. All children of same parents are eligible (two-child norm waived for girls).

Required Documents Checklist

✓
SC Caste CertificateMandatory
Valid digital community certificate from competent authority.
✓
Income Certificate (< ₹2.50 Lakh)Mandatory
Issued by Tehsildar/Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
✓
Class 10 Marksheet & Previous Qualifying Examination CertificateMandatory
Proof of passing qualifying examination.
✓
College Fee Receipt & Admission Bonafide CertificateMandatory
Proof of current enrollment and non-refundable fees paid.
✓
Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account PassbookMandatory
Mandatory for direct DBT transfer.

How to Apply

1. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in) or state scholarship portal. 2. Complete Aadhaar-based One-Time Registration (OTR). 3. Select scheme "Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students". 4. Enter college/university AISHE code, course details, and tuition fee structure. 5. Upload SC caste certificate, family income certificate, and previous year marksheet. 6. College Nodal Officer verifies enrollment; District/State Social Welfare Department approves. 7. Central share (60%) and State share (40%) are credited directly via DBT to the student Aadhaar-seeded bank account through PFMS.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: scholarships.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Does the Post-Matric Scholarship cover full private college tuition fees?

Yes, the scheme reimburses all compulsory non-refundable fees charged by government and recognized private institutions, as fixed by the State Fee Regulatory Committee.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

How is the scholarship disbursed under the new DBT model?

Under the revised funding pattern, the Central Government 60% share is transferred directly into the student bank account via DBT through PFMS, and the State Government 40% share is paid simultaneously.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can students in distance education or correspondence courses apply?

Yes, students pursuing recognized correspondence or distance learning courses are eligible to receive reimbursement of non-refundable fees plus ₹1,200 annual book grant.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Annual parental income exceeding ₹2.50 lakh; student pursuing same level of course in a different subject after completing one (e.g. second bachelor degree); incomplete biometric verification.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Date	Field	Description / Update	Source Citation
2026-09-16	initial_verification	Baseline verification of PMS-SC guidelines, 60:40 central sharing formula, and academic allowance slabs.	Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Annual academic window: July through December

Deadline: 2026-12-31

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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY / Skill India)

Skill certification and vocational training scheme under MSDE offering free industry-relevant job-role training, NSQF certification, and placement support.

Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN / Mid-Day Meal Scheme)

National school nutrition programme providing free nutritious hot cooked meals to primary and upper-primary children in government and aided schools.

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (Classes IX & X)

Centrally sponsored academic scholarship providing ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 annual financial support to Scheduled Caste students in Class IX and X.

Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

SC Welfare Division, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110001

Helpline: 0120-6619540 (NSP) / 1800-11-2001

Jurisdiction: National (All-India)

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