Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) - Uttarakhand
Typically opens August–November. Verify on NSP.
- Amount
- Varies by course
- Who can apply
- Uttarakhand domicile students from reserved categories.
- 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
- Administered by the Social Welfare Department, UK.
About this scholarship
The Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students in Uttarakhand provides vital financial aid to students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing studies beyond Class 10. Managed by the Social Welfare Department of Uttarakhand, the scheme is hosted on the central National Scholarship Portal (NSP). It aims to lower dropout rates in higher education by reimbursing non-refundable tuition fees and providing a maintenance allowance for living expenses. Relying on the NSP ensures a standardized application experience, but it also means students must adhere to strict Aadhaar and bank-seeding rules set by the central platform. The scheme serves students across the state's diverse geography, enabling them to afford college, technical, and professional courses. Because eligibility hinges on the family's financial status, a valid income certificate from the local Tehsil is a critical component of the application, alongside the Uttarakhand domicile certificate. By centralising the process, the scheme ensures equitable distribution of funds, though students bear the responsibility of keeping their institutional records and bank KYC updated to avoid administrative bottlenecks.
Documents you need
- Uttarakhand Domicile (Sthai Niwas) certificate
- Caste certificate issued by the competent authority in Uttarakhand
- Income certificate from the Tehsildar
- Aadhaar card
- Marksheet of the last qualifying exam
- Bank passbook of an Aadhaar-seeded account
How to apply
- Log in to the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and navigate to the state schemes section for Uttarakhand.
- Choose the Post Matric scheme corresponding to your SC, ST, or OBC category.
- Upload the digitized copies of your Uttarakhand domicile, caste, and income certificates.
- Submit the online form and ensure your institution logs into NSP to verify and forward your application to the district welfare officer.
- Refer to our comprehensive guide for full NSP mechanics.
Why applications get rejected
- Selecting a central sector scheme on NSP instead of the specific state scheme for Uttarakhand.
- Failing to renew an existing scholarship in the second year, assuming it continues automatically.
- Not checking if the college is registered on NSP; if the institution isn't registered, they cannot verify the application.
Common questions
Is the income certificate from the Patwari acceptable?
Usually, the income certificate must be countersigned or issued by the Tehsildar or a higher revenue official.
What if my college is outside Uttarakhand?
If you are a domicile of Uttarakhand studying outside the state, you can typically still apply, provided the institution is recognized and registered on NSP.
Why is the application stuck at the institute level?
Your college must manually log into their NSP portal and verify your details. You should contact your college nodal officer to expedite this.
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