भारत में 20 करोड़ से ज़्यादा SC/ST/OBC students हैं जो higher education में हैं - और उनमें से एक बड़ी संख्या को Post-Matric Scholarship का पूरा लाभ नहीं मिलता सिर्फ जानकारी की कमी की वजह से। यह guide उस gap को भरती है।
Post-Matric Scholarship is India’s largest social welfare scholarship - covering millions of SC, ST, and OBC students from Class 11 through doctorate.
TL;DR
- Post-Matric = Class 11 और उससे ऊपर (graduation, post-graduation, professional courses)
- SC students: Income < ₹2.5 लाख - ₹2,500 से ₹25,000/year
- ST students: Income < ₹2.5 लाख - similar amounts
- OBC students: Income < ₹1 लाख - ₹1,000 से ₹12,000/year
- Apply: NSP portal पर August-October 2026
- Payment: DBT directly bank account में
Post-Matric Scholarship Kya Hai?
Post-Matric Scholarship भारत सरकार की Central Sector Scheme है जो Class 11 और उससे ऊपर के students को cover करती है।
Implementing Ministries:
- SC students → Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
- ST students → Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- OBC/EWS students → Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Courses Covered:
- Class 11-12
- Undergraduate (BA/BSc/BCom/B.Tech/MBBS etc.)
- Postgraduate (MA/MSc/MBA/M.Tech etc.)
- Professional courses (Law, CA, MBA, etc.)
- Diploma and ITI courses
- PhD/Research programs
SC Students Ke Liye Post-Matric Scholarship
Eligibility
- Category: Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Annual family income: ₹2.5 लाख से कम
- Course: Class 11 और उससे ऊपर, recognized institution में
- Condition: एक ही major government scholarship
Amount (Per Year)
| Course Level | Hostellers | Day Scholars |
|---|---|---|
| Class 11-12 | ₹3,800 | ₹2,300 |
| UG (non-professional) | ₹5,700 | ₹3,000 |
| UG (professional - Law, Engg, Medical) | ₹7,600 | ₹4,500 |
| PG (non-professional) | ₹7,600 | ₹4,500 |
| PG (professional) | ₹9,400 | ₹5,700 |
| M.Phil/PhD | ₹25,000+ | ₹20,000+ |
Note: Amounts revised periodically. Latest amounts check करने के लिए scholarships.gov.in visit करें।
ST Students Ke Liye Post-Matric Scholarship
Eligibility
- Category: Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Annual family income: ₹2.5 लाख से कम
- Course: Class 11+, recognized institution में
Amount
ST Post-Matric scholarship amounts SC के similar हैं - course level और hosteller/day scholar status पर depend करते हैं।
Additional benefits for ST students:
- Study tour charges
- Thesis typing/printing charges (PhD students)
- Exceptional cases में additional help
OBC Students Ke Liye Post-Matric Scholarship
Eligibility
- Category: Other Backward Class (OBC) - with Non-Creamy Layer certificate
- Annual family income: ₹1 लाख से कम (SC/ST से stricter)
- Course: Class 11+
Amount (Per Year)
| Course Level | Hostellers | Day Scholars |
|---|---|---|
| Class 11-12 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 |
| UG/PG (non-professional) | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 |
| UG/PG (professional) | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 |
NSP Par Apply Kaise Karein? (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Portal Visit
- https://scholarships.gov.in
- New Registration (अगर पहले कभी apply नहीं किया)
Step 2: Scheme Select Karein
- Login → Apply for Scholarship
- Category select करो: SC/ST/OBC
- “Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students” choose करो
Step 3: Form Fill Karein
- Personal + Academic details
- Hosteller/Day Scholar select करो (amount इस पर depend करता है)
- Income certificate details fill करो
- Bank account details
Step 4: Documents Upload Karein
| Document | Required For |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | All |
| Bank Passbook | All |
| Income Certificate (current year) | All |
| SC/ST/OBC/NCL Certificate | Respective category |
| Marksheet (last qualifying exam) | All |
| Enrollment/Bonafide Certificate | All |
| Fee Receipt (tuition fees) | Some schemes |
| Hostel Certificate | Hostellers |
Step 5: Submit aur Track Karein
- Final submit करो
- College को verify करने के लिए inform करो
- Status: My Application → Status
State-Level Post-Matric Scholarships
Central scheme के अलावा हर state की अपनी post-matric scholarship भी होती है:
| State | Scheme | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar | Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship | ₹1,000-₹5,000 |
| UP | UP Scholarship (Pre + Post Matric) | ₹4,500-₹9,000 |
| Maharashtra | DBT Post-Matric | Varies |
| Rajasthan | Ambedkar Post-Matric | Varies |
State scholarships के लिए अपने state का scholarship portal check करो। NSP पर भी कई state schemes list हैं।
Important Tips for SC/ST/OBC Applicants
✅ NCL Certificate - OBC students के लिए Non-Creamy Layer clearly mention हो ✅ Hostel Status accurately fill करो - गलत information reject/fraud category में जाती है ✅ Institution की recognizion verify करो पहले - unrecognized college का certificate काम नहीं आएगा ✅ Renewal हर साल करनी होती है - marks maintain करो ✅ एक ही scholarship के लिए apply करो - duplicate applications cancel होती हैं
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