Sarkari Yojana
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India
About Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India
The “Dr. Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students Studying in India” is run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It exists to support OBC students financially once they reach post-matriculation or post-secondary education, helping them complete their studies. These scholarships cover study within India alone, and are granted by the Government of the State/Union Territory where the applicant is permanently settled.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants -
The applicant must be an Indian national
The applicant must be an Indian national.
The applicant must belong to an OBC category…
The applicant must belong to an OBC category notified by their State Government/UT Administration.
The applicant must be enrolled in a post-matriculation…
The applicant must be enrolled in a post-matriculation or post-secondary course at a recognised institution.
The applicant must be permanently settled and have…
The applicant must be permanently settled and have cleared a recognised Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or higher examination.
Someone who has failed or passed an undergraduate/postgraduate…
Someone who has failed or passed an undergraduate/postgraduate exam in Arts/Science/Commerce and then joins a recognised professional or technical certificate/diploma/degree course remains eligible, provided they otherwise qualify; however, no further failure is condoned except in Group 'A' courses, and no additional course change is permitted afterward.
An employed applicant qualifies only for reimbursement of…
An employed applicant qualifies only for reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, and only if their income combined with their parents'/guardian's income stays within Rs. 1.50 lakh a year.
An unemployed applicant qualifies if their parents'/guardian's income…
An unemployed applicant qualifies if their parents'/guardian's income from all sources stays within Rs. 1.50 lakh a year.
The scholarship is capped at two sons of…
The scholarship is capped at two sons of the same parents/guardian; this cap does not apply to daughters.
Post-graduate medicine courses qualify only if the applicant…
Post-graduate medicine courses qualify only if the applicant isn't permitted to practise while studying.
The applicant cannot hold any other scholarship/stipend at…
The applicant cannot hold any other scholarship/stipend at the same time under this Scheme; if awarded another one, they must pick whichever benefits them more and inform the awarding authority through their Head of Institution - no payment under this Scheme continues once another scholarship/stipend is accepted. That said, students may still take free lodging, a grant, or ad-hoc money from the State Government or elsewhere for books, equipment, or board/lodging costs, on top of this Scheme's scholarship.
Applicants studying via correspondence courses remain eligible, but…
Applicants studying via correspondence courses remain eligible, but only for reimbursement of the non-refundable fee and an annual Rs. 900/- book allowance, as applicable. Eligibility Criteria for Beneficiaries - Scholarship holders who receive coaching at any pre-examination training centre with Central or State Government funding cannot also draw a stipend under coaching schemes for as long as that coaching runs.
Benefits Provided
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Maintenance Allowance Group A
Degree and postgraduate-level courses, including M.Phil., PhD, and…
Degree and postgraduate-level courses, including M.Phil., PhD, and Post-Doctoral research, in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian, and other recognised systems), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, and Computer Science/Applications.
Post Graduate Diploma courses across various branches of…
Post Graduate Diploma courses across various branches of management & medicine.
C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A., etc
C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A., etc.
M.Phil., Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Litt., D.Sc., etc.)
M.Phil., Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Litt., D.Sc., etc.).
LL.M Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month)
LL.M Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 750; Day Scholars: 350. Group B
Graduate/Postgraduate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate courses in fields…
Graduate/Postgraduate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate courses in fields like Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches such as rehabilitation diagnostics, Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, and Financial Services (Banking, Insurance, Taxation, etc.), where the entry qualification is at least Senior Secondary (10+2), excluding aviation-related courses.
Postgraduate courses not covered under Group A, such…
Postgraduate courses not covered under Group A, such as MA/M.Sc./M.Com/M.Ed./M.Pharma. Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 510; Day Scholars: 335. Group C Every other course leading to a graduate degree that isn't covered under Group A or B, such as BA/B.Sc./B.Com. Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 400; Day Scholars: 210. Group D All post-matriculation, non-degree courses requiring only a High School (Class X) entry qualification, such as the Senior Secondary Certificate (Classes XI and XII, both general and vocational streams), ITI courses, and 3-year Polytechnic diploma courses. Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 260; Day Scholars: 160. NOTE: Scholars entitled to free boarding and/or lodging get maintenance charges at one-third of the hostellers' rate. Reader Charges for Blind Students (Blind Scholars) Blind scholars additionally receive 'Reader Charges' as follows: Group: A & B; Reader Allowance (₹ per month): 175 Group: C; Reader Allowance (₹ per month): 130 Group: D; Reader Allowance (₹ per month): 90 Fees Scholars get reimbursed for enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical examination, and other fees compulsorily charged by the institution or University/Board - excluding refundable items like caution money and security deposits. Study Tours Scholars in professional and technical courses can claim study-tour charges up to ₹ 900/- a year, capped at actual transport expenses incurred, provided the Head of Institution certifies the tour is essential to completing the course. Thesis Typing/ Printing Charges Research scholars can claim up to Rs. 1000 for thesis typing/printing charges, on the Head of Institution's recommendation. Mode of Disbursal To ensure scholarships reach beneficiaries on time, State Governments/UT administrations are asked to avoid cash disbursal and instead instruct that scholarship payments go directly into beneficiaries' post office/bank accounts, with a phased shift toward Smart Cards. Duration of Awards Once granted, an award holds from the stage it was given until the course is completed, provided the scholar keeps good conduct and regular attendance. Renewal of Awards The award renews year to year as long as the scholar advances to the next class within a multi-year course, regardless of whether the University or the Institution conducts that promotion exam.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
One copy of the scholarship application in the…
One copy of the scholarship application in the prescribed form (the concerned State Government/UT may prescribe separate forms for 'fresh' and 'renewal' applications).
One passport-size photograph bearing the student's signature (for…
One passport-size photograph bearing the student's signature (for fresh scholarships).
One attested copy of each certificate/diploma/degree corresponding to…
One attested copy of each certificate/diploma/degree corresponding to every examination passed.
An original income certificate issued by an authorised…
An original income certificate issued by an authorised Revenue Officer of at least Tehsildar rank.
For applicants who received this Scheme's scholarship the…
For applicants who received this Scheme's scholarship the previous year, a receipt acknowledging that scholarship, on the form attached to the application, duly countersigned by the Head of the concerned Institution.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India through the online application process outlined below.
Go to the National Scholarship Portal and select…
Go to the National Scholarship Portal and select "New Registration". Registration guidelines will appear - scroll down, read the undertaking carefully, accept the terms, and click "Continue".
Fill out the Registration Form that appears (fields…
Fill out the Registration Form that appears (fields marked * are mandatory) and click "Register". Your Application ID and password will show on screen and also arrive via SMS on your registered mobile number.
Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction, click "Login to Apply", and…
Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction, click "Login to Apply", and enter your Application ID and password along with the captcha, then click "Login". On the next screen, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, which takes you to the Password Reset screen. Set and confirm a new password, then click "Submit" to reach your "Applicant's Dashboard".
Click "Application Form" in the left panel, fill…
Click "Application Form" in the left panel, fill in all mandatory (*) fields, and upload the required documents. Either click "Save as Draft" to finish later, or click "Final Submit" to lodge your application.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Scholarships shall not be awarded for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Courses and other aviation-linked courses.
1. Candidates who, after passing one stage of education, are studying in the same stage of education in a different subject e.g. I.Sc. after I.A or B.Com. after a B.A. or M.A. in a subject after an M.A. in another subject will not be eligible.
1. Students who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line, e.g., LLB after B.T/B. Ed will not be eligible.
1. Students studying in the XI Class of the Higher Secondary School courses or the XII class of the Multipurpose High School will not be eligible for it being a continuous school course. However, in cases, where the tenth class examination of such courses is treated as equivalent to Matriculation and students who after passing the tenth class join other courses, such students will be treated as post-matric students and will be eligible for the award of scholarships.
Official Application & Website
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