Education after matriculation (Class 10) can be expensive for many families. To ensure that financial barriers don’t stop students from pursuing higher studies, whether in general graduation, professional courses or research, the Government of India and state governments offer various post matric scholarships.
The government post matric scholarships provide monthly stipends, fee reimbursements and other benefits to eligible students from various categories such as SC, ST, OBC, minorities, differently-abled and economically weaker sections. Most of these scholarships are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), a one-stop platform for applying to government scholarships online.
6. PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh
Each government post-matric scholarship has its own specific eligibility conditions, depending on the student’s category, family income, course level and state or central guidelines. Here’s the list-
FAQs
List of Top 10 Government Post Matric Scholarships
1. Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
2. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College And University Students
3. PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT
4. AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Degree)
5. AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Diploma)
7. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER
8. Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students
9. INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
10. National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)
Top 10 Government Post Matric Scholarships: Eligibility Criteria
Post Matric Scholarship for Students With Disabilities
- Students with benchmark disability (40%) are eligible to apply.
- Students enrolled in LL.B, B.Ed or B.El.Ed programmes after completing B.A./B.Sc./B.E. or equivalent are eligible.
- Students pursuing two courses simultaneously may avail the scholarship for only one course, subject to compliance with the rules of the concerned educational authority.
- Students joining professional or technical certificate/diploma/degree courses after UG (pass or fail) are eligible.
- Students pursuing studies through correspondence, distance or continuing education modes are also eligible.
- Employed students are eligible for reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, subject to the prescribed income ceiling.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
- Must have scored 80 percentile in Class XII (10+2 or equivalent) in the relevant stream
- Should be pursuing a regular degree course (diploma, distance, or correspondence courses are not eligible)
- The course and institution must be recognized by AICTE or the relevant regulatory body
- Applicants must not be availing any other scholarship/fee waiver scheme (including State schemes)
- Gross parental/family income up to ₹4.5 lakh per annum; income certificate required for fresh applicants only
- Change of college/institution is allowed if the course remains the same and the institution has a valid AISHE Code
PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT
- OBC/EBC/DNT students with annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh and admission to a full-time course in a notified institution are eligible (subject to allotted slots)
- If eligible applicants exceed slots, selection is based on inter-se merit; in case of a tie, lower family income gets preference.
- If 1st-year eligible students are fewer than allotted slots, remaining slots may be given to 2nd/3rd/4th year students based on previous-year merit, with priority to students having more years left in the course
- 30% slots are reserved for girl students; unfilled slots may be transferred to eligible boys
- Girl students selected in overall merit are not counted within the 30% reserved quota
- Maximum two siblings per family can avail the scheme (affidavit required)
- Scholarship is discontinued if the student fails to get promoted to the next semester/class
- Preference is given to OBC students under the scheme
AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Degree)
- Girl students must be admitted to 1st year of a degree course or 2nd year through lateral entry in an AICTE-approved institution
- Maximum two girl children per family are eligible
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh; a valid State/UT income certificate is mandatory
- The scholarship is restricted to a maximum of two students per family
AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Diploma)
- Girl students must be admitted to 1st year of a diploma course or 2nd year through lateral entry in an AICTE-approved institution
- Maximum two girl children per family are eligible
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh; a valid income certificate issued by the State/UT Government is required
PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh
- Applicant must be a domicile of the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh
- Must have passed Class 12 from JKBOSE or CBSE-affiliated schools located in J&K/Ladakh
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh
- For lateral entry, candidates must have a Diploma in Engineering from DTE-recognized polytechnics in J&K/Ladakh
- Lateral entry admission is subject to seat availability in the relevant engineering stream
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER
- Must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) from a school in the North Eastern Region (NER) through CBSE/ICSE/NIOS or a recognized board
- Applicable only for UG degree programmes recognized by UGC
- Students must be admitted in the 1st year of a UG course in an eligible institution in India
- Scholarship is for the first UG degree only; candidates with any prior degree are not eligible
- Granted for the entire duration of the UG programme as prescribed by UGC
- For integrated/dual degree courses, support is limited to the UG portion only
- Only regular/full-time UG students are eligible; distance/open/part-time/private modes are not allowed
- Students admitted through management quota are not eligible
- Parental annual income must be below ₹4.5 lakh
- Applicants must hold a valid domicile certificate of an NER State
Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students
- SC students with annual family income up to ₹8 lakh and admission to a full-time prescribed course in a notified institution are eligible (subject to allotted slots)
- Self-employed parents, issued by Tehsildar or above; employed parents, from employer plus consolidated certificate for other income
- If eligible students exceed slots, selection is based on inter-se merit; in case of tie, lower family income gets preference.
- 30% slots reserved for SC girl students; unfilled slots may go to eligible boys (merit-based)
- Maximum two siblings per family can avail the scheme (affidavit required)
- Scholarship is discontinued on failure to get promoted; it resumes once the student is promoted
- Change of institution after selection leads to discontinuation of the scholarship
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
- Top 1% students in Class 12 board exams pursuing B.Sc./B.S./Integrated M.Sc./M.S. in natural and basic sciences
- Top 10,000 rank in JEE Main/Advanced or NEET/AIPMT and enrolled in natural & basic science courses
- Top 1% class 12 students admitted to Integrated M.Sc. at IISERs, NISER, DAE-CBS (Mumbai) or Visva-Bharati
- KVPY scholars pursuing bachelor’s/master’s courses in natural sciences
- NTSE/JBNSTS scholars or International Olympiad medallists enrolled in natural science programmes
- Age limit: 17–22 years
National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)
- Applicants must belong to SC, denotified/nomadic/semi-nomadic tribes, landless agricultural labourers, or traditional artisans categories
- Candidates must have secured admission to a master’s or PhD programme abroad; bachelor’s courses are not eligible
- Admission must be in a foreign university or institution accredited by the authorized body of that country
- Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination (bachelor’s for master’s, master’s for PhD)
- The age of the applicant must not exceed 35 years as on 1st April of the selection year
- Annual family income should not be more than ₹8 lakh, supported by an income certificate issued by a Tehsildar or above
- Candidates must possess an unconditional offer letter from a Top 500 QS World Ranked University, which is considered on a priority basis
- Applicants who are currently studying, have studied, or completed studies abroad using any government/other scholarship or self-funding are not eligible
- The scholarship can be availed only once, and a maximum of two children per family are eligible under the scheme
- Submission of a valid Aadhaar card is mandatory for applying
Also Read: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2025 – Last Date, Login & Eligibility
Top 10 Government Post Matric Scholarship Benefits
| Scholarship Name | Benefits |
| Post Matric Scholarship for Students With Disabilities | Up to ₹2.54 lakh per annum |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students |
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| PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT |
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| AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Degree) | ₹50,000 per annum ( Up to 4 years for students admitted in the first year and up to 3 years for students admitted through lateral entry in the second year ) |
| AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Diploma) | ₹50,000 per annum ( Up to 3 years for students admitted in the first year and up to 2 years for students admitted through lateral entry in the second year ) |
| PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh |
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| Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER | ₹80,000 per annum (paid for 10 months in a year) |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students |
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| INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) |
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| National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) |
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Also Read: Sardardham Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility, Criteria and Application Process
Documents Required for Government Post Matric Scholarships
- Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/DNT/Minority/Disability, as applicable)
- Income certificate issued by competent authority
- Domicile/Residence certificate (Mandatory for state/region-specific schemes)
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Previous year mark sheet / current course bonafide certificate
- Admission proof (College ID card, admission letter or fee receipt)
- Disability certificate (For students with disabilities scholarship)
- Bank account details (Student’s bank account linked with Aadhaar)
- AISHE code of Institution (Where applicable)
- Unconditional offer letter (For National Overseas Scholarship)
- Self-declaration/Affidavit (For sibling condition or gap year, if required)
FAQs
What is a government post matric scholarship?
Post matric scholarships are government-funded financial aid schemes for students studying in Classes above 10 covering higher secondary, UG, PG, diploma, professional and research-level courses.
Who can apply for a post matric scholarship?
Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT, minority, differently-Abled, EWS, and region-specific categories are eligible, subject to income limits and course criteria.
Can a student apply for more than one scholarship?
No, a student can avail only one government scholarship at a time. Applying for multiple schemes may lead to rejection.
Are distance courses eligible?
Some post matric scholarships allow distance/correspondence courses, but most central sector scholarships require regular/full-time courses only. Applicants must check scheme-specific guidelines.
Can employed students apply for a post matric scholarship?
Yes, but only under specific schemes and usually the benefit is limited to reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.
What happens if a student fails a year?
In most schemes, failure to get promoted may lead to temporary suspension or cancellation of the scholarship. Some schemes allow resumption after promotion.
When do post matric scholarship applications usually open?
Applications generally open between July and October, but timelines vary by scheme. Students should regularly check official portals and notifications.