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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT Students, Chandigarh 2023-24

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Eligibility

Students studying in Class 11 and above

Region

India

Award

A maintenance allowance up to ₹750 and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT Students, Chandigarh 2023-24 is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE), Government of India, for students belonging to the OBC/EBC/DNT community of the UT and studying at the post-matriculation level. The scheme is being funded by the Central Government and Chandigarh Social Welfare Department, which is responsible for administering the scheme within the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The selected students will receive a maintenance allowance of ₹750 and other benefits.

Source: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:- 

  • be an Indian national
  • be domiciled in Chandigarh, as notified by the Central/State Government/UT administration
  • belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), or Denotified Tribes (DNT)
  • have passed the matriculation/higher secondary or any higher secondary examination from a recognised University or Board of Education
  • be pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary course from a recognised institution/college
  • have an annual family income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources 

 

Note:

  • The students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine will be eligible if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.
  • The students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses are also eligible. The term correspondence includes distant and continuous education.
Benefits

The selected scholars will receive a monthly maintenance allowance as follows:-

Group Courses
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.):

  • In existing Group 2 courses
  • In existing Group 3 courses

f) L.L.M.

 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 that are not covered under Group 1 (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./ M. Ed./M. Pharma etc.)

 510 335
Group 3 All other courses leading to a graduate degree that is not covered under Groups 1 & 2 (e.g. BA/B Sc/BCom etc.) 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. 260 160

Note - Scholars who are entitled to free board and/or lodging will be paid a maintenance charge at 1/3rd of the rate for Hostellers.

Additional Provision for students with disabilities - 

1) Reader Allowance for Blind Students:

Level of Courses Allowance per month (In ₹)
Group 1 and 2 175
Group 3 130
Group 4 90

2) Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹900 per annum limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the student on transportation charges etc. will be paid to the scholars studying professional and technical courses provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar for completion of his/her course of study.

3) Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,000 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.

Besides reimbursement of non-refundable fees, students pursuing studies from correspondence will receive an annual allowance of  ₹900 for essential prescribed books, stationeries etc,.

Documents
  • Domicile certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • Annual income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) 
  • Class 10, 12 marksheet/certificate
  • Bonafide certificate from current institution
  • Disabled certificate (if applicable)
  • Counselling certificate (if applicable)
How can you apply?

Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' link 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 'Applicant Corner' and click on the 'New Registration' tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Continue' button. 
Step 5: Select the respective Aadhaar option, enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, and submit.  
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the registration process. 
Step 7: Now click on the 'Fresh Application' tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill out the form correctly; no changes can be made once it is submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill out only one application, as multiple applications will cancel the form.

More Details
Important Dates

Scholarship Deadline: 20th January 2024

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. 

Important documents
Income Criteria (Updated Notification)Scholarship Guidelines (OBC, EBC and DNT)Scholarship Guidelines
Terms and Conditions
  • The scholarship will not be awarded for training courses like Aircraft Maintenance Engineer courses and Private Pilot License courses, Courses at Training –Ship Duffer in (Now INS Rajendra), courses of training at the Military College, Dehradun, courses at the Industrial Training Institutes.
  • The candidates who after passing one stage of education and are studying again in the same stage of education but in a different subject e.g. I.Sc after I.A. or B.Com., after B.A. or M.A. in a subject after M.A. in another subject, will not be eligible.
  • The students who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line e.g. LLB after B.T/B.Ed. will not be eligible.
  • The students who have already received coaching in any of the preexamination training centres with financial assistance from the Government will not be eligible.
  • The students should not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend. 
  • The scholarship is dependent on the satisfactory progress and conduct of the recipient. 
  • The recipients of this scholarship cannot hold any other scholarship/stipend.
  • The recipient is liable to refund the scholarship amount if the student discontinues the study for which the scholarship was originally awarded.

 

Note - For detailed information, kindly go through 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

Contact Details

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Room No. 637, A-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

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