The students will be selected based on fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
SC students studying in Class 11 and above
India
A maintenance allowance up to ₹13,500 per annum and other benefits
31-May-2025
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC 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 help to students studying in Class 11 and onwards, helping them continue their education after high school (college/university). The selected students will receive a maintenance allowance of up to ₹13,500 and other benefits.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
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The selected students will receive the following awards:-
Group | Courses | Hostellers (In ₹ per annum) | Day Scholars (In ₹ per annum) |
Group 1 |
1) Degree and postgraduate level courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion, Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Sciences and Applications. 2) Postgraduation diploma courses in various branches of Management and Medicine 3)C.A/I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.(Applicable at day scholar rate only ₹550 per month) 4)M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-doctoral programmes (D.Lit., D.Sc. etc.), Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 courses 5)L.L.B, Integrated L.L.B and L.L.M. |
13,500 | 7,000 |
Group 2 | Professional courses leading to degree, diploma, and certificate in Pharmacy (B. Pharma), Nursing (B.Nursing), BFS, and other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc, Mass Communication, Hotel Management and Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Commerical Arts, Finance for which entrance qualification is minimum senior secondary and vocational stream, ITI courses, and polytechnic where entrance qualification is Class 12 or above. | 9,500 | 6,500 |
Group 3 | Graduate and postgraduate courses that are not covered under Groups 1 and 2 [e.g. B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. etc, M.A./M.Sc./M.Ed./M.Pharma etc.] | 6,000 | 3,000 |
Group 4 | All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is high school (Class 10) | 4,000 | 2,500 |
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Freeship Card:
As per the scheme guidelines, all eligible students are entitled to admission to the institutions without pre-payment of tuition fees and hostel fees. To avail of this benefit, a freeship card will be issued to eligible students by the state government.
Students with freeship cards can attend school without paying fees upfront. The institution will subsequently receive the fees directly from the scholarship funds.
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.
Application deadline: 31st May 2025
The students will be selected based on fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
For Renewal of the Scholarship:-
Note:- For more information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines' documents.
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
Question 1: Who is offering this scholarship?
Answer: This scholarship is being offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Question 2: Are there any extra allowances for disabled applicants?
Answer: Disabled applicants who are selected for the scholarship will receive 10% extra benefits.
Question 3: Is this scholarship renewable?
Answer: Yes, the scholarship is renewable, subject to good conduct and maintaining at least 75% attendance.
Question 4: Can applicants repeat a stage of education under this scholarship?
Answer: No, repeating stages is not allowed under this scholarship.
Question 5: What is the application mode of this scholarship?
Answer: The application for this scholarship is online via the E-District Delhi Portal.