The Central Government’s Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship is a major support for economically backward students of the General category studying after Class 11. The scheme is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It gives scholarships to General category students whose family income is not more than ₹1 lakh a year. The scholarship includes a maintenance allowance along with reimbursement of compulsory fees. Applications are made through the National Scholarship Portal via the state channel.
How much money is given
The maintenance allowance depends on the course group. In the highest group, hostellers get ₹750 a month and day scholars get ₹350 a month.
- Group A: hosteller ₹750 per month, day scholar ₹350 per month
- Group B: hosteller ₹510 per month, day scholar ₹335 per month
- Group C: hosteller ₹400 per month, day scholar ₹210 per month
- Group D: hosteller ₹260 per month, day scholar ₹160 per month
- Compulsory non-refundable fees are also reimbursed
- Blind students also get reader charges, and study tour and thesis charges
- Correspondence students get fees plus a ₹900 yearly book allowance
Who can apply
The eligibility conditions are as follows.
- General category students, not belonging to SC, ST or OBC
- Family annual income should not be more than ₹1 lakh
- Studies after Class 11, such as Classes 11-12, ITI, Polytechnic, diploma, graduation or post-graduation
- Group A includes courses like Medicine, Engineering, Management, PhD, LLM and CA or CS
- A maximum of 2 boys per family can benefit, with no limit for girls
- Applications are made through the National Scholarship Portal via the state channel
How to apply
Applications are made online on the National Scholarship Portal. The student has to register on the portal, fill the application and upload the required documents. States invite applications between May and June every academic year. The last date for 2026-27 varies by state, so the notification of your state should be checked. The application needs a caste certificate, income certificate, mark sheet of the previous examination and bank account details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much money is given under the Ambedkar EBC Scholarship? A: A maintenance allowance of ₹260 to ₹750 a month depending on the course group, along with reimbursement of compulsory fees. Q2: Who can apply for this scholarship? A: General category students whose family income is not more than ₹1 lakh a year and who are studying after Class 11. Q3: Are OBC students eligible for it? A: No, this scheme is only for economically backward students of the General category. OBC students have a separate post-matric scholarship under PM-YASASVI. Q4: How is the application made? A: The application is made through the National Scholarship Portal via the state channel. States invite applications between May and June every year.
Useful links
- Scheme details on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/dacsspostmsebcs
- National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in
- Also see — Top Class Education for students with disabilities: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/central-government-top-class-education-students-disabilities-haryana/
- Also see — National Fellowship for OBC students: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/central-government-national-fellowship-obc-students-haryana/
- Complete list of all 726 Central Government schemes: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
