Sarkari Yojana
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India
About Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India
The “Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India” offers financial help for higher education to students from the Backward Classes (BC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Denotified, Nomadic, and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNTs). By easing the money pressures faced by these marginalised communities, it lets students carry on studying and build their skills. The scholarship pays for tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other study-related costs, and is available to students in government as well as private institutions.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must come from Other Backward Classes (OBC)…
Applicants must come from Other Backward Classes (OBC) / Economically Backward Classes (EBC) or from Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT).
The applicant must be enrolled at the post-matriculation…
The applicant must be enrolled at the post-matriculation or post-secondary level of education.
The applicant must be permanently settled in the…
The applicant must be permanently settled in the State/UT in which the application is made.
The institution attended must be recognised by the…
The institution attended must be recognised by the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) or the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE).
The institution must hold National Assessment and Accreditation…
The institution must hold National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) or National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accreditation.
Attendance at the institution must be recorded through…
Attendance at the institution must be recorded through Aadhaar-based attendance.
The applicant must hold a valid "Freeship Card"…
The applicant must hold a valid "Freeship Card" issued by the State/District Authority. Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation: Up to 20 slots each year are set aside for Commercial Pilot License courses, covering helicopter and multi-engine training.
Benefits Provided
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Components of the Scholarship
A maintenance allowance for the full length of…
A maintenance allowance for the full length of the course.
Refund of compulsory fees that are non-refundable
Refund of compulsory fees that are non-refundable.
Charges for study tours (where applicable)
Charges for study tours (where applicable).
Costs of typing/printing a thesis (for research scholars)
Costs of typing/printing a thesis (for research scholars).
A book allowance for those enrolled in correspondence…
A book allowance for those enrolled in correspondence courses.
Extra allowances for students with disabilities
Extra allowances for students with disabilities. Financial Support Breakdown
Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses
— Academic Allowance (Yearly in ₹): 10,000; Tuition Fee (Yearly in ₹): 10,000; Total (Yearly in ₹): 20,000
Group 2
Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate — Academic Allowance (Yearly in ₹): 8,000; Tuition Fee (Yearly in ₹): 5,000; Total (Yearly in ₹): 13,000
Group 3
Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 2 — Academic Allowance (Yearly in ₹): 6,000; Tuition Fee (Yearly in ₹): 2,000; Total (Yearly in ₹): 8,000
Group 4
Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses — Academic Allowance (Yearly in ₹): 5,000; Tuition Fee (Yearly in ₹): 0; Total (Yearly in ₹): 5,000 For academic allowance purposes, C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. students are treated as day scholars. Students enrolled in correspondence/online courses do not receive the academic allowance. Online/correspondence students are paid tuition fees. State Governments may choose to add to the academic allowance from their own funds. The scholarship is paid once a year into the beneficiary's bank account. Payments continue for the length of the course as long as academic progress remains satisfactory.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The student's Aadhaar Card
The student's Aadhaar Card
A caste certificate
A caste certificate
A domicile certificate
A domicile certificate
The admission letter issued by the recognised institution
The admission letter issued by the recognised institution
A receipt for fees paid
A receipt for fees paid
The Freeship Card from the State/District Authority
The Freeship Card from the State/District Authority
Bank account particulars for Direct Benefit Transfer
Bank account particulars for Direct Benefit Transfer
Mark sheets from earlier examinations
Mark sheets from earlier examinations
Proof of the institution's accreditation (to verify NAAC/NBA…
Proof of the institution's accreditation (to verify NAAC/NBA status)
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India through the online application process outlined below.
Registration
Open the Official Website of the Department of…
Open the Official Website of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana's "Centralized Scholarship Portal".
From the menu ribbon, choose "Student > Student…
From the menu ribbon, choose "Student > Student Registration".
Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) on…
Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) on the following page and press "Search". A Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is compulsory for any Scholarship benefit, so students should make sure details like Name, DOB, Aadhaar No. etc are fully up to date in the PPP before applying for any scholarship scheme.
Your family members will be listed
Your family members will be listed. Tick the box beside your name, press "Generate OTP", key in the OTP sent to your registered Mobile Number, and press "Verify OTP".
Once the OTP is verified, the registration page…
Once the OTP is verified, the registration page opens with all mandatory fields filled automatically; simply check that the details are correct.
Choose your Department and College, set a Password,…
Choose your Department and College, set a Password, and press "Register". Application
Open the Official Website of the Department of…
Open the Official Website of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana's "Centralized Scholarship Portal".
Press "User Login" at the right end of…
Press "User Login" at the right end of the menu ribbon and sign in with the username and password set up at registration.
Go to the online form for the scheme…
Go to the online form for the scheme you want. Complete every mandatory field, upload each mandatory document in the required format and size, then check all the details and uploads and fix anything that is wrong.
Press "Apply" to submit; a confirmation message will…
Press "Apply" to submit; a confirmation message will follow.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Scholarships are not applicable for studies outside India.
1. Institutions without AISHE/UDISE codes are not eligible under the scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.