Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Typically opens August–December. Verify exact dates on NSP each year.
- Amount
- ₹230–₹750 per month depending on course and hostel status
- Who can apply
- OBC students pursuing post-matriculation studies.
- Income limit
- Family income below ₹2.5 lakh per year
- Study level
- Class 11-12, College / UG, Postgraduate
- Apply through
- NSP (scholarships.gov.in)
- Notes
- Check the official notification each year; income ceilings occasionally change.
About this scholarship
The Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides financial assistance to Other Backward Class students studying at the post-secondary level. It covers courses from Class 11 up to postgraduate and professional degrees. The scheme is aimed at empowering students from economically weaker OBC backgrounds who face financial barriers to completing higher education. Unlike some merit-based schemes, selection is based primarily on fulfilling the category and strict income criteria, subject to the availability of funds allocated to your state. It offers a maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees. The scholarship covers the full duration of a course, but students must actively renew their application each year. Continuing the scholarship requires satisfactory academic progress and meeting the institution's attendance requirements.
Documents you need
- OBC community certificate
- Income certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Previous exam marksheet
- Fee receipt from the institution
- Passport-size photograph
How to apply
- Log in to the National Scholarship Portal or your specific state's scholarship portal (as many states administer OBC schemes locally).
- Select the Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students.
- Enter your academic and bank details, ensuring they match your Aadhaar exactly.
Why applications get rejected
- Applying on the central portal when your specific state requires OBC applications to be submitted through a state-level portal like MahaDBT or SSP.
- Providing a parent's bank account instead of a student account in the applicant's name.
- Failing to submit the hard copies to the college nodal officer before the verification deadline.
Common questions
What is the income limit for the OBC post matric scholarship?
The family income limit is generally capped at ₹2.5 lakh per year, though you should check the latest notification for any updates.
Can I apply if I am in a private college?
Yes, provided the private college and your specific course are recognised by the government and university authorities.
Can I combine this with a state government scholarship?
No, students are typically allowed to hold only one government scholarship at a time for the same course.
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