EBC Scholarships 2026 – Important Dates and List of Scholarships

As the 2026–27 academic year begins, several key scholarship opportunities for Economically Backward Class (EBC) students are opening for online applications. Registration for the Merit Scholarship for EBC Students (Class 11–12) in Maharashtra, as well as the Central PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Top Class Education schemes for OBC/EBC/DNT, officially commenced on June 1, 2026.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh’s Post-Matric Scholarship for General/OBC (EBC eligible) is expected to open in the first week of July 2026, followed by Bihar’s Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC around September 2026. Eligible students can apply for state-sponsored EBC scholarships by visiting respective portals like MahaDBT, while centrally sponsored PM-YASASVI schemes require registration via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

EBC Scholarships 2026 – Important Dates 

Timelines of the EBC Scholarships vary by scheme and state, with many applications processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or state portals. Below is a summary of key deadlines based on the latest available information.

EBC Scholarships Application Dates 2026

Important Note – The scholarship deadlines are subject to change at the discretion of the respective providers. It is advisable to check the official channels time-to-time.

EBC Scholarships Eligibility and Benefits 2026: Central Government 

Below are some of the central government EBC scholarships which are available for students who need financial assistance – 

List of Central Government EBC Scholarships: Eligibility and Rewards

Scholarship Scheme	Eligibility Criteria		Benefits
PM-YASASVI Post-Matric for OBC/EBC/DNT	Class 11/Class 12/UG/PG/Diploma students with annual family income ₹2.5 lakh or less		Reimbursement of non-refundable fees (up to ₹20,000/year) + Maintenance Allowance (₹230-₹1,200/month)
PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students	Students enrolled in UG/PG/Professional courses in premier institutions (NIRF 1-500) and annual family income less than ₹8 lakh		Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement + Living Expenses (₹45,000/year) + One-time Computer/Laptop (₹45,000) + Books (up to ₹5,000/year)
PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric for OBC/EBC/DNT	Class 9 and 10 students with annual family income less than ₹2.5 lakh		Annual Scholarship (Day Scholars: ₹5,210; Hostellers: ₹7,770) + Ad-hoc grant for books/uniforms

EBC Scholarships Eligibility and Benefits 2026: State Government 

Listed below are some of the popular EBC state scholarships that are offered to students who belong to the economically weaker sections of society – 

List of State Government EBC Scholarships 2025: Eligibility and Benefits

Scholarship Scheme	Eligibility Criteria		Financial Benefits
Merit Scholarships for EBC Students, Maharashtra	Class 11 and 12 students (Open-Merit EBC) with annual family of ₹8 lakh or less		Boys: ₹80-₹140 per month Girls: ₹100-₹160 per month (for 10 months)
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for BC/EBC Category, Bihar	Post-Matric students with family income of ₹2.5 lakh or less (per annum)		Tuition/Exam Fees (100% in Govt.; 50% in Private) + Maintenance (₹300-₹1,000/month)
Post-Matric Scholarship For General, Minorities, SC, ST, And OBC, Uttar Pradesh	Post-Matric students with annual family income of ₹2 lakh or less		Tuition reimbursement (up to ₹25,000/year) + Maintenance (₹300-₹1,200/month) + Books (₹1,000/year)
Gujarat: Post-Matric Scholarship for SEBC/EBC	Post-Matric students with family income of ₹2.5 lakh or less (per annum)		Tuition Reimbursement (Full in Govt.; Partial in Private) + Maintenance (₹250-₹750/month)
Karnataka: Fee Reimbursement for EBC (General Category)	Post-Matric/Diploma/UG students with family income of ₹2.5 lakh or less (per annum)		100% Tuition Fee Reimbursement in Govt. colleges; 50% in Private + Hostel Subsidy
Telangana: Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC (ePASS)	Post-Matric students with annual family income of ₹1.5 lakh (Rural) ₹2 lakh (Urban)		Full Tuition Fees + Maintenance (₹250-₹550/month) + Overseas PG Component (up to ₹20 lakh)
Kerala: Suvarnalakshmi Scholarship (Forward Communities/EBC)	Students enrolled in undergraduate courses (arts/commerce/science) + annual family income of ₹1 lakh or less		₹10,000/year for tuition/books.

EBC Scholarships 2026 – Documents Required 

Students are required to keep the following documents handy while applying for the EBC scholarships – 

• Aadhaar card or any valid ID proof
• Recent passport–sized photograph
• Income Certificate issued by Tehsildar/Magistrate or competent authority
• EBC Category Certificate (if specifically asked by state/authority)
• Domicile/Residence Certificate
• Previous year marksheet/Educational Certificates
• Bonafide/Admission Certificate from the current institution
• Fee Receipt from the college/university
• Bank Passbook (First page with account details seeded with Aadhaar)
• Declaration/Self-Affidavit (if required by the portal)
• Caste / Category Certificate (sometimes merged with EBC certificate)
• Gap Certificate (if there is a break in education)
• Hostel Certificate (if claiming hostel/special allowance)

EBC Scholarships 2026 – How to Apply?

Students who are eligible and wish to benefit from these scholarships can fill out the scholarship application forms through the application links provided below.

EBC Scholarships Application Links

Scholarship Name	How to Apply Link
PM-YASASVI Post-Matric for OBC/EBC/DNT	scholarships.gov.in
PM-YASASVI Top Class Education for OBC/EBC/DNT	scholarships.gov.in
PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric for OBC/EBC/DNT	scholarships.gov.in
Merit Scholarship for EBC Students, Maharashtra	mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Bihar	pmsonline.bihar.gov.in/
Post-Matric Scholarship for General/OBC/EBC Students, Uttar Pradesh	scholarship.up.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship for SEBC/EBC Students, Gujarat	digitalgujarat.gov.in
Fee Reimbursement for EBC (General Category), Karnataka	ssp.karnataka.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC (ePASS), Telangana	telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in
Suvarnalakshmi Scholarship (Forward Communities/EBC), Kerala	egrantz.kerala.gov.in

EBC Scholarships 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the EBC Scholarship in Maharashtra?

The EBC (Economically Backward Class) Scholarship in Maharashtra is available to students whose annual family income is below ₹8 lakh and who hold a valid domicile in Maharashtra. To qualify, students must have scored at least 50% marks in their previous examination and must be enrolled in a government or government-aided institution through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). It is also important that applicants are not availing any other scholarship or fee concession at the same time.

How can I apply for the Maharashtra EBC Scholarship online?

To apply, students need to register online on the MahaDBT portal or the National Scholarship Portal using their Aadhaar-linked mobile number. After selecting the EBC Scholarship scheme, they must fill in their personal and academic details, upload the required documents, and complete the process using Aadhaar e-sign via OTP. Once submitted, an application ID is generated, which can be used to track the status of the application.

What documents are required for the EBC Scholarship?

The documents required include an Aadhaar card, income certificate issued within the past six months, domicile certificate, previous year’s marksheet, bank passbook, and an EBC self-declaration form. All documents must be clear, valid, and within the specified file size limits for online upload.

Is it allowed to combine EBC scholarship with any other scholarship?

In most cases, students are not permitted to receive two government-funded scholarships simultaneously for the same academic year. However, if the other scholarship is from a private or non-government source, it may still be allowed. It is recommended to check the specific policy of your educational institution or the scholarship portal to avoid any conflict or rejection.

Once my application is approved, how will I receive the scholarship funds?

The scholarship amount is usually disbursed directly into the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). After the verification by the institution and relevant authorities, the release of funds may take a few weeks to a couple of months. Students are advised to regularly track their application status on the official scholarship portal to stay updated on disbursement timelines.