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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India

Scholarship Value

Fees + ₹1,000–1,200/month

Annual

Deadline

November 2025

Awards/Year

35+ lakh per year

Min. Marks

No Limit

Income Limit

₹1 Lakh/year

About This Scholarship

The Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students is a central government scheme to support Other Backward Class students in pursuing post-matriculation education. The scheme covers maintenance allowance and partial/full fee reimbursement, enabling OBC students from low-income families to continue their education.

Est. Year

1998

Application Mode

Online

Award Type

Annual

Eligibility Criteria

Belongs to Other Backward Classes (OBC)
Annual family income below ₹1 lakh
Enrolled in recognized post-matriculation course
Must not be receiving scholarship from any other Central Govt. source
Indian citizen

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Min. Marks: No Limit
Income: ₹1 Lakh/year
Level: Class 11-12, UG, PG
Stream: Any Stream

What You'll Get

Maintenance allowance: ₹1,000–1,200/month (hostellers)
Day scholar allowance: ₹230–550/month
Partial reimbursement of tuition fees
Renewable for entire course duration

Documents Required

1
OBC certificate from competent authority
2
Income certificate
3
Aadhaar card
4
Marksheet of previous exam
5
Current year enrollment and fee proof
6
Bank account details

Keep both physical and digital (PDF/JPEG) copies of all documents ready before starting your application.

Selection Process

All eligible applicants who meet income and caste criteria are awarded scholarship, subject to state-wise budget allocation.

Renewal Criteria

Pass in each year's examination. Income limit re-verified annually.

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35+ lakh per year scholarships available

Deadline November 2025
ModeOnline
ValueFees + ₹1,000–1,200/month
Est.1998
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Eligible For

Education Level

Class 11-12UGPG

Streams

Any Stream

Tags

#Government#OBC#Post-Matric#NSP#Reserved Category

Contact & Help

scholarships.gov.in | helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

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