The selection of the candidates will be based on the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria and adherence to the capping set by the ministry.
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Delhi 2024-25
Followers
Follow this page to get timely alerts on
- Latest announcement about this scholarship
- Updates on scholarship deadline extension
- Notification of scholarship result declaration
Eligibility
OBC students studying in Class 11 and above
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹10,000 to cover tuition fees and an annual academic allowance of up to ₹10,000
Deadline
31-May-2025
About The Program
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Delhi 2024-25 is a centrally-sponsored scholarship offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, and managed by the Department of Welfare of SC/ST/OBC. The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to support students who are studying at the post-matriculation/post-secondary level. The selected students will receive up to ₹10,000 to cover tuition fees and an annual academic allowance of up to ₹10,000.
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-May-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian citizen
- be domiciled in Delhi
- belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category
- be studying at the post-matriculation/post-secondary level of studies in a government-recognised institution
- have an annual parent(s)/guardian income of not more than ₹2,50,000
- have secured an attendance of at least 75% in the previous year
Note:-
- Applicants, who after completing one stage of education, continue studying in the same stage but in a different subject e.g. pursuing I.Sc. after an I.A., or opting for a B.Com. after B.A., or enrolling in an M.A. program in a different subject are ineligible.
- Applicants who, have already completed their education in one professional line, for instance, pursuing L.L.B. after B.T./B.Ed are ineligible.
Benefits
The selected scholars will receive the scholarship in the following manner:-
| Category | Academic allowance (in ₹ per annum) | Tuition fee (in ₹ per annum) | Total (in ₹ per annum) |
| Group 1: Degree and postgraduate-level professional courses | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Group 2: Other professional courses leading to degree, diploma, and certificate | 8,000 | 5,000 | 13,000 |
| Group 3: Graduate and postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group 1 and 2 | 6,000 | 2,000 | 8,000 |
| Group 4: All post-matriculation (after Class 10 level) non-degree courses | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
Note:-
- Students pursuing C.A ./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for academic allowance.
- Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance.
- Tuition fees shall be paid merely to online/correspondence students.
Documents
- Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details of the student
- Certificate, diploma, degree, marksheet for all previously passed examinations
- Caste certificate issued in the name of the students or their father’s by the competent authority of the Government of NCT of Delhi
- Original fee receipts for the current academic session
- Fee structure with the official letterhead of the concerned institute with stamp and signature of the head of the institute
- Income certificate issued by the competent authority SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD] of Delhi
- Certificate from the institution confirming that the student is not receiving any other scholarship or stipend
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Apply Services' and click on it.
Step 4: Now. click on the 'Register' button, select the Aadhaar card for the document type, enter the Aadhaar number and captcha code.
Step 5: Tick the checkbox and click on the 'Continue' button to register.
Step 6: After successful registration, log in using the credentials (user ID, password, and captch code).
Step 7: Select the scholarship scheme and fill the relevant details.
Step 8: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and click on the 'Submit' button.
Important Dates
Application deadline: 31st May 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Incomplete applications will be treated as cancelled without giving any information.
- The provisions of this scheme can be changed at any time at the discretion of the Central/State Government.
- For institutions located outside of Delhi, applicants must upload the below two verification pages to the e-district portal:
- the institute verification page
- the parent/guardian verification page
- A maximum of two male candidates from the same family can receive scholarships. However, this restriction does not apply to female candidates. In other words, scholarships granted to female candidates will not affect the eligibility of up to two male candidates from the same family to receive scholarships.
Contact Details
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities
B-Block, 2nd Floor
Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estate
New Delhi-110002
Phone Number: (011) 23379512
Important Links
Latest scholarship link
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question 1: Who is offering this scholarship?
Answer: The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of NCT of Delhi is offering this opportunity.
Question 2: Is there a merit requirement for this scholarship?
Answer: A minimum of 75% marks in the previous academic year is necessary for this scholarship.
Question 3: If a student is studying outside of Delhi, can they still receive the scholarship?
Answer: Any student who is currently studying outside of NCT Delhi can receive the scholarship provided they meet the eligibility criteria and submit the institute verification and parent/guardian verification page.
Question 4: How will the students receive the award?
Answer: The award will be disbursed into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the student.
Question 5: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: The application for this scholarship is online throught he official e-distric portal of Delhi.
Disclaimer
- Source of Information: Buddy4Study app compiles details on scholarships/fellowships from government websites and private scholarship sources. Links to the official sources accompany each listing detail pages.
- Non-affiliation: The Buddy4Study app is not associated with any government entity in India or elsewhere. When featuring government scholarships, we rely on publicly accessible information from central and state government websites in India.
