This guide provides a state-wise breakdown of scholarships, including their official application portals, eligibility criteria, and key documents required, ensuring that students and parents can make informed decisions.
Whether applying through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or a state-specific platform, submitting a timely and accurate application is essential to secure the benefits.
Post-Matric Scholarships Last Date to Apply
| State | Application Deadline |
| UP Scholarship Post-Matric | October 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship West Bengal | October 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Odisha | July 22, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Punjab | October 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Haryana | October 31, 2025 |
| Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship | TBA |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Rajasthan | TBA |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Tamil Nadu | October 31, 2025 |
| Telangana Post-Matric Scholarship | October 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Uttarakhand | September 30, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Sikkim | October 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship MahaDBT (Maharashtra) | October 31, 2025 |
| Jharkhand Post-Matric Scholarship | October 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Nagaland | October 31, 2025 |
| Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship | November 15, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Manipur | November 30, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Assam | TBA |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Andhra Pradesh | TBA |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Arunachal Pradesh | TBA |
| Chhattisgarh Post-Matric Scholarship | November 30, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Goa | November 30, 2025 |
| Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship | TBA |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Himachal Pradesh | October 31, 2025 |
| Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship | TBA |
| MP Post-Matric Scholarship (Madhya Pradesh) | TBA |
| Meghalaya Post-Matric Scholarship | October 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric ScholarshipMizoram | TBA |
| Post-Matric ScholarshipTripura | September 30, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Jammu & Kashmir | October 15, 2025 |
*The dates mentioned above are subject to modification based on the provider’s discretion.
Detailed List of Post-Matric Scholarship
The table below provides state-wise details of Post-Matric Scholarships. Eligible students can apply for these schemes before the respective deadlines.
| State/Union Territory | Scholarships Offered |
| Andhra Pradesh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme (for SC/ST students pursuing higher education abroad) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Post-Matric Scholarship |
| Assam | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (via dircad.assam.gov.in) |
| Bihar | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Chief Minister’s Medhavi Yojana (for meritorious students) |
| Chhattisgarh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Rajya Chatra Vritti Yojana (for economically weaker students) |
| Goa | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana (for DNT/NT/SNT students) |
| Gujarat | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (for EBC students) |
| Haryana | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatra Sanshodhit Yojana (for SC/OBC students) Consolidated Stipend Scheme for SC Students, Haryana (via harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in) |
| Himachal Pradesh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students NSP Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojana, Himachal Pradesh (for students in premier institutions) |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students |
| Jharkhand | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students E-Kalyan Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC via e-kalyan.jharkhand.gov.in) |
| Karnataka | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students Vidyasiri Scholarship (for economically weaker students) |
| Kerala | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students E-Grantz Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC via egrantz.kerala.gov.in) |
| Madhya Pradesh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (for meritorious students) Post-Matric Scholarship for Disabled Students |
| Maharashtra | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT/SBC Students Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojana (EBC) Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojana (for hostellers) Post-Matric Scholarship for Disabled Students (via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) |
| Manipur | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students |
| Meghalaya | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship |
| Mizoram | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students |
| Nagaland | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students |
| Odisha | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students e-Medhabruti Scholarship (for meritorious students) |
| Punjab | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Scheme (for SC/OBC students) |
| Rajasthan | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for SBC Students Mukhya Mantri Sarvjan Uchcha Shiksha Scholarship (for EBC students) |
| Sikkim | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students |
| Tamil Nadu | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students Higher Education Special Scholarship (for SC/ST hostellers) (via tntribalwelfare.tn.gov.in) |
| Telangana | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Disabled Students |
| Tripura | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students |
| Uttar Pradesh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students Post-Matric Other State Scholarship for ST/SC/General Category (via scholarship.up.gov.in) |
| Uttarakhand | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| West Bengal | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (for meritorious students) (via oasis.gov.in) |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| Chandigarh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| Delhi | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students |
| Lakshadweep | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students |
| Puducherry | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students |
Post-matric Scholarships – How to Apply?
Each post-matric scholarship follows a distinct application process. Most of these scholarships invite online applications from eligible candidates through dedicated portals or official websites. Prominent platforms for submitting applications include the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), the UP Scholarship Portal, the MP Scholarship Portal, among others.
Below is an overview of these portals and the scholarships available through them.
| Scholarship Name | Application Link |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students | scholarships.gov.in |
| Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi SC Development Scholarship, Telangana | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in |
| Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Post-Matric Scholarship | scholarships.gov.in |
| Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY) | medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in/MMVY.aspx |
| Rajya Chatra Vritti Yojana | scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana (DNT/NT/SNT) | cmscholarship.goa.gov.in |
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (EBC) | digitalgujarat.gov.in |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar Sanshodhit Yojna, Haryana | harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in |
| Consolidated Stipend Scheme for SC Students, Haryana | harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in |
| Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojana | sewa.haryana.gov.in |
| Higher Education Special Scholarship (SC/ST Hostellers) | tntribalwelfare.tn.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Other State Scholarship (ST/SC/General) | scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) | oasis.gov.in |
| E-Kalyan Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | e-kalyan.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Vidyasiri Scholarship | karepass.cgg.gov.in |
| E-Grantz Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | egrantz.kerala.gov.in |
| Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana | scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Disabled Students | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for VJNT/SBC Students | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna, Maharashtra | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| DOA Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna, Maharashtra | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Meghalaya Border Area Scholarship | megeducation.gov.in |
| e-Medhabruti Scholarship Scheme, Odisha | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
| Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Scheme (SC/OBC) | harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in |
| UP Post Matric Scholarship | UP Scholarship Portal |
| Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Sarvajan Uchch Shiksha Chatravritti Yojana | sje.rajasthan.gov.in |
Note –
| Many scholarships are managed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in. Students should check eligibility and apply for central schemes through this portal. |
| State-specific scholarships (e.g., Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra, etc.) are accessible via their respective state portals. Always verify the application deadlines (e.g., 30/11/2024 for central schemes, 30/06/2025 for Maharashtra schemes). |
| For schemes without specific links, students should visit the official scholarship portals of their respective state governments or contact the relevant authorities (e.g., the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment). |
| Biometric KYC is mandatory for SC students applying for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships in some states for the 2024-25 session. |
| Always refer to the respective portal for detailed eligibility criteria, income limits, and required documents (e.g., Aadhaar, income certificate). |
Documents Required to Apply for Post-Matric Scholarships
Eligible students applying for a post-matric scholarship should keep the following documents ready while submitting their application:
- Aadhaar card or Enrolment Slip
- Domicile Certificate
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Cancelled Cheque or Bank Passbook Copy
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Marksheet and Certificates of the Previous Qualifying Examination
- Bonafide Certificate
- Fee Receipt
- Disability/Gap/Marital/Death Certificates (if applicable)
Also Read – Pre-Matric Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria for Post-Matric Scholarships
Below are the eligibility criteria for each Post-Matric Scholarship listed. Students planning to apply must fulfill these requirements to avail the benefits under the schemes.
- Students must be studying in Class 11, 12, or pursuing higher education (diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional courses like engineering, medical, or law) at a recognised institution in India.
- Applicants must belong to the SC, ST, OBC, EBC, or minority communities.
- Annual family income from all sources should generally not exceed ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST and ₹1-2.5 lakh for OBC/EBC/minorities, though specific limits may vary by scheme and state.
- Applicants must be permanent residents of the state/Union Territory (UT) where they are applying, as determined by state-specific domicile rules.
- Many schemes require a minimum of 50% marks in the previous final examination for both fresh applications and renewals.
- The institution must be government-recognised or affiliated with bodies like the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) for technical/vocational courses.
Other Conditions:
- Certain schemes (e.g., minority scholarships) are restricted to a maximum of two children per family.
- Students who fail the same class more than once become ineligible for benefits during that academic year or until they are promoted.
- Linking Aadhaar with a bank account is typically required to receive benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Also Read – CBSE Scholarship
Post-Matric Scholarship – FAQs
What are the eligibility criteria for Post-Matric Scholarships?
Students from SC, ST, OBC, EBC, or minority communities pursuing post-secondary education are eligible. Applicants must have at least 50% marks in their previous exam, and family income should generally not exceed ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST) or ₹2 lakh (minorities). Criteria may vary by state/scheme.
How can I apply for Post-Matric Scholarships?
Apply via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or state portals like scholarship.up.gov.in or ssp.karnataka.gov.in. Register, fill the form, upload required documents (Aadhaar, income, caste certificates, mark sheets), and submit with institute verification.
What is the last date for Post-Matric Scholarship applications?
Deadlines vary by scheme and state. For Central Sector schemes on NSP, the last date is November 15, 2025. Visit the respective portal for state-specific deadlines.
What are the amount and benefits of Post-Matric Scholarships?
Benefits include ₹230–₹1200/month as maintenance allowance, full tuition fee reimbursement, book grants, thesis typing charges, and more. Minority scholarships can cover up to ₹10,000/year. Check specific schemes for detailed amounts.
How can I check the status of my Post-Matric Scholarship application?
Log in to scholarships.gov.in or state portals using your Application ID or SAT number. Navigate to the 'Track Application Status' section to view real-time updates. Contact the portal helpline if issues persist.
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