CHANDIGARH - POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS
Scholarship Region
Chandigarh
Scholarship For
School, Diploma, Under Graduate
Last Date
28/02/2026
Scholarship Amount
1,200
Scholarship Type
Government
Scholarship Fields
Other
Scholarship General Information
Applications are invited for the Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students - Chandigarh. The scheme aims to provide/supplement financial assistance to students applying for post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are available to the nationals of India only and provided by the Government of the State/ Union Territory to which the applicant belongs.
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
Name | CHANDIGARH - POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS |
Provided By | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India |
Purpose | To provide financial assistance to SC students studying in post-matriculation or post-secondary courses to complete their education |
Scholarship Amount | Rs. 230 - 1200 p.m. |
No. of Scholarships | Varies (Depends on Availability) |
Required Qualification | Class 10th |
Scholarship for | For post-matriculation or post-secondary courses |
Official Website |
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a Nationals of India.
2. The student must belong to the SC community.
3. He or she must be studying in classes in the 11th and 12th or onwards.
4. The annual income of the ST student must be equal to Rs. 2.5/- lakhs.
5. Students must not be getting any scholarship allowance from any other different scholarship program.
Award Amount
1. Maintenance Allowance
Group | Summary | Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month) Hostellers | Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month) Day Scholar |
I | 1. Degree and Post Graduate level courses including M.Phil., PhD and Post Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications. 2. Post Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine. 3. C.A./ I.C.W.A./ C.S./ I.C.F.A. etc. 4. M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Litt., D.Sc., etc.). 5. L.L.M | 1200/- | 550/- |
II | 1. Graduate/Post/Graduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B. Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medial branches like rehabilitation diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2), except aviation related courses. 2. Post Graduate courses not covered under Group A e.g. MA/M.Sc./M.Com/ M.Ed./M.Pharma etc. | 820/- | 530/- |
III | All other courses leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group A & B e.g. BA/B.Sc./B.Com etc. | 570/- | 300/- |
IV | All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. | 380/- | 230/- |
2. Reader Charges for Blind Students (Blind Scholars)
The blind scholars will be given an additional amount as 'Readers Charges' as mentioned below:
Group | Reader Allowances |
I, II | 240/- |
III | 200/- |
IV | 160/- |
3) Escort Allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability.
4) Special pay of ₹160 per month is admissible to any employee of the hostel willing to extend help to severely orthopedically handicapped students residing in the hostel of an educational institution, who may need the assistance of a helper.
5) Provision of transport allowance up to ₹160 per month for disabled students, if such students reside in the hostel, which is within the premises of the educational institution. The disability as per the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 is defined as blindness, low-vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental retardation, and mental illness.
6) Allowance of ₹240 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded students.
7) Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 per annum limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the student on transportation charges etc. will be paid to the scholars studying professional and technical courses provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar for completion of his/her course of study.
8) Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.
No. of Scholarships Available
The number of scholarships is subject to availability for more please visit the Official Website.
Important Dates
The last date to apply for this scholarship is February 28, 2026.
Application Fee
No application fee will be charged.
Application Procedure
Step 1: Visit the NSP's official website.
Step 2: If you haven't registered previously, register yourself on the site.
Step 3: Complete the login form.
Step 4: Select "POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS" from the menu.
Step 5: The screen will open with the application form.
Step 6: To complete the application, enter the necessary information.
Step 7: Upload the necessary files.
Step 8: Submit your application form.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship is based on certain eligibility criteria set by the authorities. These criteria may include academic performance, family income, and other relevant factors. The final selection is made by a designated committee or authority.
The stages of the selection procedure are as follows:-
1. Scrutinization of Academic Records.
2. Taking into consideration the Previous year’s academic performance.
Other Info
Scholarship Renewal
After the completion of the scholarship amount, the student can also approach for the continuation of the scholarship amount after applying for the scholarship renewal. For this, the students will need to follow some guidelines for the disbursement of scholarship amounts. The students will need to secure at least 50% of the minimum marks in the last year’s examination.
Important Documents
Some of the important documents required to apply online under this scholarship are as follows:-
1. Aadhar card of the student is mandatory
2. PAN Card
3. Income certificate
4. Educational Certificate
5. Caste Certificate in case the student belongs to the SC communities
6. Residence certificate issued by the competent authority
7. Proof of bank account details
8. Latest Passport size photograph of the applicant
9. Self-Declaration form
10. Course fee receipt
11. College Registration number
12. PWD Certificate (Blind)
13. Working mobile number
14. Active email address
Contact Details
Candidates can contact the Help Desk for resolution of the technical problems,
Phone No: 0120 - 6619540
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