PMSFSSD
What this is
The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" aims to support SC students financially for post-matriculation studies. Benefits include fee reimbursement and monthly allowances. Intended beneficiaries are SC students with a family income below ₹2,50,000/- annually.
In detail
The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi, aims to provide financial assistance to SC students pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary education in recognized institutions within India. The scheme covers maintenance allowance, tuition fees, and additional allowances for specific needs. Two significant benefits include the reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200, depending on the course group. Eligibility criteria include an annual family income limit of ₹2,50,000/- and enrollment in a recognized institution. The scheme is implemented by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation/post-secondary course in India.
- The applicant should not be availing of any other scholarship for the same course from any other source.
What you get
> Maintenance Allowance (per month)
Group 1 (e.g., Medicine, Engineering): Hostellers ₹1,200/-, Day Scholars ₹550/-
Group 2 (e.g., Pharmacy, Nursing): Hostellers ₹820/-, Day Scholars ₹530/-
Group 3 (e.g., BA/BSc): Hostellers ₹570/, Day Scholars ₹300/-
Group 4 (e.g., ITI, Polytechnic): Hostellers ₹380/-, Day Scholars ₹230/-
> Other Benefits
- Reimbursement of Compulsory Non-refundable Fees.
- Study Tour Charges.
- Thesis Typing/Printing Charges for Research Scholars.
- Book Allowance for Correspondence Courses.
- Book Bank Facility for Specified Courses.
- Additional Allowance for Students With Disabilities.
> Conditions
- Benefits are for the complete duration of the course.
- Hostel rent is provided as per scheme guidelines.
Who is excluded
- Students availing other scholarships/stipends (e.g., merit scholarships).
- Students repeating the same stage of education (e.g., B.Com after B.A).
- Students pursuing two professional courses (exceptions apply post-1980).
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Provenance
| schemeName | Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Delhi) | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |