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Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)

Central scheme for SC students studying after Class 10. Income limit ₹2.5 lakh. No minimum marks for a fresh application.

Amount / benefit: Full fee support + monthly allowance

Source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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What you get

Compulsory fee reimbursement plus monthly maintenance allowance, paid by DBT to your bank account.

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
Category: Scheduled Caste (SC)
Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

Caste certificate
Income certificate (current financial year)
Aadhaar card (linked to bank account)
Bank passbook

How to apply, step by step

Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
From the list of schemes, select 'Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.

हिंदी में आवेदन कैसे करें

scholarships.gov.in पर जाकर Students सेक्शन खोलें। अपना आधार और मोबाइल नंबर पास रखें।
सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
योजनाओं की सूची में से 'Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
व्यक्तिगत, कोर्स, संस्थान और बैंक की जानकारी भरें। बैंक खाता आपका अपना और आधार से लिंक होना चाहिए।
इस कार्ड में दी गई दस्तावेज़ों की सूची के अनुसार उनकी स्कैन कॉपी अपलोड करें।
फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

Last date to apply (as listed for this year): 31 October 2026. Dates can change, so confirm on the official website.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)?

Open to students from any state in India; Category: Scheduled Caste (SC); Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year. Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC) give?

Compulsory fee reimbursement plus monthly maintenance allowance, paid by DBT to your bank account. Amount: Full fee support + monthly allowance.

Which documents are needed for Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)?

Caste certificate, Income certificate (current financial year), Aadhaar card (linked to bank account), Bank passbook.

What is the official website for Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment).