Scholarships after 12th in India – Govt & Private Scholarships, Amount, Eligibility

Passing Class 12 comes with a ticking clock. Most scholarships after 12th in India open for applications between July and October each year, right after board results are declared, with several closing by October–December. State scholarships and disability/minority schemes often run on separate, state-specific windows through the year. Missing these dates means waiting an entire academic cycle.

Who Can Apply for Scholarships After Class 12?

Most UG scholarships in India share these baseline conditions, though each scheme has its own variations:

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships After Class 12

• Passed Class 12 from a recognised board (CBSE, ICSE, or state board)
• Admission secured (or applied) into a recognised undergraduate course
• Minimum marks requirement, usually 50–85%, depending on whether the scheme is merit-based or need-based
• Family income ceiling, commonly between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹8 lakh per annum for income-based schemes
• Category-specific criteria for SC/ST/OBC/minority students, girls, PwD students, sportspersons, or children of specific professions (armed forces, mine/beedi workers, etc.)

Types of Scholarships After 12th

1. Merit-based scholarships — awarded purely on Class 12 or entrance-exam performance
2. Means-cum-merit / need-based scholarships — combine academics with an income cap
3. Central government scholarships — run through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
4. State government scholarships — region-specific, applied for via state portals
5. Private and CSR-funded scholarships — from corporates and foundations, often for girls, PwD students, or specific streams like engineering and medicine

Central Government Scholarships After 12th (Apply via NSP)

Tentative application window: July to October for most central schemes.

Engineering Scholarships After 12th

For students pursuing B.Tech/B.E. scholarships:

Medical Scholarships After 12th

For MBBS and healthcare scholarships:

Private and Corporate-Funded Scholarships After 12th

State Government Scholarships After 12th

State scholarships run on separate timelines – for instance, Uttar Pradesh’s post-matric scholarship typically opens in July, Odisha’s PRERANA scholarship in March, and Delhi’s post-matric scholarships around May.

State	Scholarship	Application Period*	Apply Link
Uttar Pradesh	Post-Matric Scholarship for General, Minority, OBC	July–March	CLICK HERE
Uttar Pradesh	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST	July–March	CLICK HERE
Odisha	PRERANA Post Matric Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC	March	CLICK HERE
Maharashtra	Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of India Scheme)	Year-round	CLICK HERE
Maharashtra	Tuition & Examination Fee Waiver for OBC Students	Year-round	CLICK HERE
Maharashtra	Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability	Year-round	CLICK HERE
Maharashtra	State Government Open Merit Scholarship	Year-round	CLICK HERE
Himachal Pradesh	NSP Maharishi Balmiki Chatravriti Yojana	October	Apply on Buddy4Study
Himachal Pradesh	NSP Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana	October	CLICK HERE
Tripura	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC	January	CLICK HERE
Tripura	Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students	March	CLICK HERE
Tripura	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students	February	CLICK HERE
Jammu & Kashmir	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)	July–August	CLICK HERE
Chhattisgarh	Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	September–November	CLICK HERE
Haryana	Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme	June	CLICK HERE
Haryana	Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students	June	CLICK HERE
Haryana	State Merit Scholarship for UG Girls Students	June	CLICK HERE
Madhya Pradesh	Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)	Year-round	CLICK HERE
Nagaland	Nagaland State Merit Scholarship	September	CLICK HERE
Nagaland	Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students	October	CLICK HERE
Uttarakhand	Pre and Post Matric Disability Scholarship	September	CLICK HERE
Uttarakhand	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students	September	CLICK HERE
West Bengal	Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship (JBNSTS)	June–July	CLICK HERE
West Bengal	Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	March	CLICK HERE
West Bengal	CM Relief Fund Scholarship (Nabanna Scholarship)	Year-round	CLICK HERE
Chandigarh	Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students	October	CLICK HERE
Chandigarh	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students	March	CLICK HERE
Delhi	Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students	May	CLICK HERE
Delhi	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students	May	CLICK HERE
Delhi	Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students	May	CLICK HERE

*Application periods are tentative and subject to change each year based on the respective state government’s official notification.

Scholarships After 12th – Documents Required

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and passing certificate)
• College/course admission proof such as admission letter or fee receipt from the institution
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority (Tehsildar/SDM), usually valid for the current financial year
• Caste/category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EBC/minority-specific scholarships
• Disability certificate for PwD-specific scholarships (indicating percentage of disability, as per applicable norms)
• Aadhaar card (mandatory for most schemes, and must be linked to the bank account)
• Bank account passbook/details: account should be Aadhaar-seeded (DBT-enabled) for direct fund transfer
• Domicile/residence certificate required for state-specific scholarships
• Passport-size photograph, as per the specified format
• Identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN, or voter ID (as accepted by the scheme)
• Previous year’s marksheet  for renewal applications or semester-wise scholarships
• Self-declaration/affidavit e.g., non-availment of other scholarships, single girl child, etc. (for certain schemes)
• Bonafide certificate issued by the institution confirming enrollment, required by some state/private scholarships
• Fee structure/receipt from the institution (for reimbursement-based scholarships)

Scholarships After 12th – How to Apply

1. Shortlist scholarships matching your course, state, category, and income bracket
2. Register on NSP or the relevant private/state portal
3. Fill in academic and personal details exactly as per your mark sheet
4. Upload documents in the specified format
5. Submit before the deadline and track your status regularly

Scholarships After 12th: FAQs

What scholarships can I apply for after Class 12?
Students can apply for merit-based, need-based, government, state, and private scholarships after Class 12, including central schemes like PM-USP and INSPIRE, plus corporate-funded options.

What is the last date to apply for scholarships after 12th?
Most central government scholarships open in July and close by October, though exact dates vary yearly. State and private scholarships follow separate schedules. Always check the specific scheme’s official notification for confirmed, updated deadlines.

Are there scholarships specifically for girls after 12th?
Yes, Rolls-Royce Wings4Her, AICTE Pragati, Kotak Kanya Scholarship, and Infosys STEM Stars are among the popular ones. Most require minimum marks and a family income cap, and support engineering, medical, and general UG courses.

How do I check eligibility for a scholarship after 12th?
Eligibility depends on the provider; generally Indian nationality, Class 12 marks, family income, category, and course enrollment.

What documents are required for scholarship applications after 12th?
Commonly required: Class 12 mark sheet, admission proof, income certificate, category certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar-linked bank account, and a passport photo. Requirements vary slightly by scheme; always confirm the exact list beforehand.