Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students 2026: Full Application Guide & Eligibility Requirements

Start Date	15 Jul 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 Sep 2026
Online Registration Opens	2026-07-15
Last Date to Apply	2026-09-30
Merit List Declaration	Expected November 2026

Start Date

15 Jul 2026

Last Date to Apply

30 Sep 2026

Online Registration Opens

2026-07-15

Last Date to Apply

2026-09-30

Merit List Declaration

Expected November 2026

Organization	Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Qualification	Class 12th Pass / Senior Secondary or equivalent
Location	All India
Salary / Amount	Varies by state and category (₹500 to ₹20,000+ per year)
Last Date	30 Sep 2026

Organization

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India

Qualification

Class 12th Pass / Senior Secondary or equivalent

Location

All India

Salary / Amount

Varies by state and category (₹500 to ₹20,000+ per year)

Last Date

30 Sep 2026

The Post Matric Scholarship continues supporting SC/ST/OBC students beyond Class X — a genuinely impactful program removing one of the biggest barriers to continued education.

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Eligibility

Valid SC/ST/OBC certificate
Enrolled Class 11 through PG
Income within threshold (~Rs 2.5 lakh)

Key Dates 2026

Opens: 15 Jul 2026
Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Benefits

Monthly allowance Rs 500-5,000
Tuition support up to Rs 20,000/year
Hostel allowance in many states

Applying

scholarships.gov.in with caste, income, and academic documents ready before the deadline.

FAQ

Q: Mid-course applications allowed?
Yes, through final year per state rules.

Check your state’s scholarship portal for specifics.