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Post-Matric Scholarships for SC Students, Punjab 2025-26
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Eligibility
SC students of Class 11 and above
Region
India
Award
Maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 monthly and other grants
Deadline
31-Dec-2025
About The Program
Post-Matric Scholarships for SC Students, Punjab 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Government of Punjab for SC students of Class 11 and above. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage so that they can complete their education. The selected students will receive a maintenance allowance of up to ₹1,200 monthly and other grants.
Source: scholarships.punjab.gov.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Dec-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Punjab
- belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- be studying in a recognised post-matric course and institution
- have passed the matriculation, higher secondary, or any higher examination of a recognised university or board of secondary education
- have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Benefits
The selected students will receive the scholarship in the following manner:-
| Group | Course |
Maintenance allowance (in ₹ per month) for 10 months |
|
| Hosteller | Day Scholar | ||
| Group I | (i) Degree and Postgraduate level courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, and Computer Science/Applications. (ii) Postgraduate diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine. (iii) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A.,etc.(Applicable at day scholar rate only ₹ 550 per month) (iv) M.Phil, Ph.D and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Lit., D.Sc., etc.), Group I, Group II and Group III courses. (vi.) L.L.B, Integrated L.L.B, L.L.M |
1,200 | 550 |
| Group II |
Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Nursing(B.Nursing), 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) and Vocational stream, ITI courses and Polytechnic where entrance qualification is Class 12 or above. |
820 | 530 |
| Group III |
Graduate and Postgraduate courses not covered under Group I & Group II, e.g. B.A/B.Sc/B.Com etc,. M.A/M.Sc/M.Com/M Ed./M.Pharma etc. | 570 | 300 |
| Group IV |
All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which the entrance qualification is High School (Class 10), e.g. Senior secondary certificate (Classes 11 and 12), both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. |
380 | 230 |
Note: Students will receive reimbursement for compulsory non-refundable fees.
The students with disabilities will receive the additional allowances in the following manner:-
- Reader allowances are ₹240 per month (Groups I and II), ₹200 per month (Group III), and ₹160 per month (Group IV).
- Transport allowances of up to ₹160 per month are available for students who do not reside in the hostel on the educational institution's premises.
- Escort allowances of ₹160 per month are provided for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disabilities.
- A special payment of ₹160 per month is admissible to any hostel employee willing to assist a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel who requires a helper.
- An allowance of ₹240 per month is provided for extra coaching for mentally retarded and mentally ill students.
Note:-
- Disabled students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category covered under this Scheme may also be eligible for additional benefits offered by other schemes.
- Disability, as defined under the relevant Act, must be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Government or Union Territory Administration.
Documents
- Passport-size photograph
- A caste certificate, duly signed by an authorised revenue officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Income declaration in the form of a certificate issued by a revenue officer not below the rank of a Tehsildar
- Employed parent(s)/guardian(s) must obtain an income certificate from their employer.
- For any additional income sources, employed parent(s)/guardian(s) must obtain a consolidated certificate from a revenue officer.
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Academic transcripts including marksheets, certificates and diplomas of the previous qualifying examination
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants 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 'Student Registration' and click it, then fill in all the required details
Step 4: After successful registration, log in using the valid email ID and password.
Step 5: Fill in the required information, upload all relevant documents and submit the application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
For more details, refer to the 'Scholarship Details' document.
Contact Details
Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities
Government of Punjab
Phone: 1800‐137‐0015
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Government of Punjab is offering this scholarship.
Question: Can I renew the scholarship next year?
Answer: Yes. Students must reapply each academic year and maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving benefits.
Question: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
Answer: Funds are transferred directly to the student’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official scholarship portal.
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