Post Matric Scholarships to the Students Belonging to Scheduled Castes, DNH & DD
About this scheme
The scheme "Post Matric Scholarships to the Students Belonging to Scheduled Castes" by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. It aims to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of Scheduled Caste students in higher education, with a focus on students from the poorest households. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees and academic allowance is provided to Scheduled Caste students pursuing post-matriculation and post-secondary education in India. The scheme is implemented by the UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The scholarships are available for recognised post-matriculation and post-secondary courses pursued in recognised institutions. The scheme covers both fresh and renewal cases. Benefits are available for the complete duration of the approved course, subject to fulfilment of prescribed conditions. Scholarship payments are made directly into the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Benefits
- Academic allowance for Day Scholars: ₹2,500 to ₹7,000 per annum.
- Academic allowance for Hostellers: ₹4,000 to ₹13,500 per annum.
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees.
- Additional 10% allowance for Divyang students.
- Students pursuing CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA are treated as day scholars.
- Financial support for higher education and professional courses.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must belong to the SC category.
- The student should have passed Matriculation/Higher Secondary or equivalent examination from a recognised Board/University.
- The applicant must possess UT domicile certificate.
- Parent/guardian annual income should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.
- The students must study in institutions/colleges having an AISHE/UDISE code.
- The participating institutions must have NAAC/NBA accreditation.
- The Correspondence/online course students are eligible only for tuition fee support, not an academic allowance.
How to Apply
Online
Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. And click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read the undertaking carefully. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill in the details and click “Register”.
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.
Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Number
- Passport-size Photograph
- Scheduled Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate Issued By The Competent Authority
- Mark Sheets / Certificates Of Matriculation, Higher Secondary, Diploma, Degree Or Other Examinations Passed
- Admission Details In The Approved Course
- Medical Certificate (Only In Case The Student Could Not Appear In Examination Due To Illness)
- Bank Account Details For Direct Benefit Transfer
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students pursuing recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary courses in India by covering compulsory non-refundable fees and an academic allowance.
- Who can apply for the scheme?
Students who belong to a Scheduled Caste, are pursuing a recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary course, and whose parents' or guardian's annual income does not exceed ₹2,50,000 can apply.
- What benefits are provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees, and an academic allowance for eligible students.
- Is there any additional benefit for students with disabilities?
Yes. Eligible students with disabilities (Divyang students) receive an additional 10% academic allowance under the scheme.
- What is a Freeship Card?
A Freeship Card is issued to eligible students and enables them to seek admission without making advance payment of tuition fees and hostel fees, as applicable under the scheme.
- Can a student receive the scholarship for the entire duration of the course?
Yes. The scholarship is available for the full duration of the approved course, subject to fulfilment of attendance and academic performance requirements.
- Is there any attendance requirement for continuing the scholarship?
Yes. Students must maintain at least 75% attendance in every academic year to remain eligible for continuation of the scholarship.
- How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
- Can a student receive the scholarship for studying another course at the same educational level?
No. A student is not eligible if, after passing one stage of education, they pursue another course at the same stage in a different subject.
- What documents are generally required to apply for the scheme?
Applicants generally need an Aadhaar Card, Scheduled Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, educational qualification documents, admission details, bank account details, and other documents as prescribed by the competent authority.