Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Economically Backward Class (EBC) students from Uttarakhand pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary education
India
A monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 and other benefits
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Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Uttarakhand 2024-25 is an initiative of the Uttarakhand State Government to provide financial assistance to Economically Backward Class (EBC) students from Uttarakhand pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary education. Selected students will receive a monthly maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 and other benefits.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
The selected scholars will receive a monthly maintenance allowance as follows:-
Group | Courses | SC/ST students with annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of ₹2,50,000 | OBC students with annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of ₹1,50,000 | ||
Hosteller (in ₹ per month) | Day Scholars (in ₹ per month) | Hosteller (in ₹ per month) | Day Scholars (in ₹ per month) | ||
Group 1 |
a) Degree and Post Graduate level courses including M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/ Applications. b) Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course c) Postgraduate Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine. d) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc. e) M. Phil., Ph.D., and Post Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc., etc.):
f) L.L.M. |
1,200 | 550 | 750 | 350 |
Group 2 |
a) Graduate/postgraduate courses leading to degree, diploma, or certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2) b) Postgraduate courses not covered under Group 1 (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./ M.Ed./M.Pharma. etc.) |
820 | 530 | 510 | 335 |
Group 3 | All other courses leading to a graduate degree are not covered under Groups 1 & 2 (e.g. B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. etc.) | 570 | 300 | 400 | 210 |
Group 4 | All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is high school (Class 10), e.g. senior secondary certificate (Class 11 and 12); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in polytechnics, etc. | 380 | 230 | 260 | 160 |
The following self-attested documents are required to be submitted:-
Eligible students can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
Scholarship Deadline: 15th December 2024
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
B-2, Ground Floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan,
CGO Complex, New Delhi - 110 003
Telephone Number: (+91)-11-24369835 | Fax Number: 24369838
Question 1: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Indian nationals domiciled in Uttarakhand who belong to the EBC category, have passed matriculation, are studying in Class 11 or above in a recognised institution, and meet the income criteria
Question 2: What are the income criteria for this scholarship?
Answer: The income criteria depend on the caste category. It ranges from ₹1,50,000 for OBC students to ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST students.
Question 3: Can I apply if I am studying in a different state?
Answer: Yes, but you will receive the scholarship from your home state (Uttarakhand).
Question 4: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: Selected students receive a monthly maintenance allowance ranging from ₹210 to ₹1,200 depending on the course and whether they are a hosteller or day scholar.
Question 5: What does the scholarship cover?
Answer: The scholarship covers non-refundable fees (tuition) fixed by the State Government and an academic allowance. The amount of the academic allowance varies based on the course category and whether the student is a hosteller or a day scholar. Students with disabilities (Divyang) receive an extra 10% allowance.