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Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Chandigarh 2024-25

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Eligibility

SC students of Class 11 to Postdoctoral level

Region

India

Award

A maintenance allowance of ₹1,200 and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Chandigarh 2024-25 is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to provide financial assistance to students studying in Class 11 and above. The key objective of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible students who want to pursue their studies at the post-matriculation level. The selected scholars will receive a maintenance allowance of ₹1,200 and other benefits.

Source: National Scholarship Portal

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:- 

  • be a permanent resident of Chandigarh
  • belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
  • be pursuing studies at the post-matric or post-secondary level i.e. Class 11 to post-doctoral level at any government-recognised institution/college/university
  • have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

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.) M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc. etc.) 

f) L.L.M.

1,200 550
Group 2

a) Graduate/ Postgraduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, 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-I (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./ M. Ed./M. Pharma etc.)

820 530
Group 3 All other courses leading to a graduate degree that is not covered under Group I & II (e.g. BA/B Sc/B Com etc.) 570 300
Group 4 All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. 380 230

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 ST students with disabilities:- 

1) Reader Allowance for Blind Students - 

Level of Courses Allowance per month (In ₹)
Group 1 and 2 240
Group 3 200
Group 4 160

2) Escort Allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability.

3) Special pay of 160 per month is admissible to any employee of the hostel willing to extend help to severely orthopedically handicapped students residing in the hostel of an educational institution, who may need the assistance of a helper.

4) Provision of transport allowance up to ₹160 per month for disabled students, if such students reside in the hostel, which is within the premises of the educational institution. The disability as per the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 is defined as blindness, low-vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental retardation and mental illness.

5) Allowance of ₹240 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded students.

6) Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 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.

7) Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.

Provisions (3) and (4) will also apply to leprosy-cured students.

Note:-

  • Disabled students belonging to Scheduled Caste Tribe covered under the scheme can also get such additional benefits from other schemes which are not covered under this scheme.
  • The disability as defined under the said Act has to be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.

Book Allowance for students pursuing Correspondence/Distance education courses:- 

The students pursuing such courses are also eligible for an annual allowance of ₹1,200 for essential prescribed books, besides reimbursement of course fees. 

Book Banks:

Book banks will be established in all medical, engineering, agricultural, law, and veterinary degree colleges and institutes offering chartered accountancy, MBA, and similar management courses, as well as polytechnics, where Scheduled Caste students receive the Post-Matric Scholarship. Two sets of textbooks will be purchased for each stage of these courses for the benefit of SC students, except for postgraduate programs and chartered accountancy, where each student will receive one set. However, the number of sets provided may be adjusted based on the total resources allocated to the state and the total number of students eligible.

Details regarding the courses covered, the maximum expenditure allowed per book set, and the criteria for sharing the resources are provided below:

Courses Sharing Criteria Ceiling per set (or actual whichever is less) in ₹
Degree courses in Medical/Engineering 1 set for 2 students 7,500
Degree courses in Veterinary -do- 5,000
Degree courses in Agriculture -do- 4,500
Polytechnics -do- 2,400

a) Postgraduate courses in Medical, Engineering, Agriculture and Veterinary student courses and other technical or similar courses as approved by the universities/institutes of higher learning

b) Law courses LLB 3 years and 5 years; LLM degree (2 years)

c)Chartered Accountancy (Intermediate and Final)

d) MBA degree (2 years) and similar courses

 

1 set per student 5,000

 

Storage of Books and Contingencies

For storing books and covering unforeseen expenses (contingencies) such as transportation, the following costs are admissible for each book bank's steel almirah:

  • Up to ₹2,000 or the actual cost, whichever is less.

Binding and Stitching Expenses

An additional 5% of the grant can be allocated for expenses related to binding, stitching, etc., of the books.

Note: These book sets also include Braille books, talking books, and cassettes for visually impaired students.

Documents
  • Address proof such as Ration card, Electricity bill, etc. or equivalent
  • Aadhaar card
  • Caste certificate
  • Marksheet of the previous qualifying examination
  • Bank account passbook showing the applicant's name and account number
  • Fee Receipt for the course
  • Income proof issued by a Competent Authority
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following 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.

Important Dates

Scholarship Deadline: 31st October 2024

Selection Criteria

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

Important documents
Terms and Conditions
  • More than one child from one family can apply for this scholarship.
  • The students who are pursuing their studies through correspondence can also apply. 
  • The students who are employed can also apply if they are on leave without pay for the entire course duration. 
  • Students pursuing a certain academic level (undergraduate/postgraduate degree/diploma etc.) more than once in multiple disciplines are not eligible to apply.
  • Students pursuing postgraduate courses in Medicine are eligible to apply for the scholarship if they are not allowed to practice during the course tenure. 
  • The students who after passing or failing an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Arts, Commerce or Science join any other recognised technical or professional degree/diploma/certificate courses are eligible. 
  • The students should not be in receipt of 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' document.

Contact Details

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Government of India
Room no. 202, 2nd floor C-wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

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