The Central Government’s Post-Matric Scholarship is for OBC, EBC (Economically Backward Classes) and DNT (Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes) students studying after Class 10. It is now given under PM YASASVI (PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India), run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme — the money comes from the Centre, the States implement it. Note: this is a post-matric scholarship, for study after Class 11 — the separate Pre-Matric scholarship for Classes 9–10 pays ₹4000 a year.
How much scholarship is given
The scholarship has two parts — a yearly academic allowance and tuition fee — fixed by course group. Group 1 (professional degree/PG courses): allowance ₹10000 + fee ₹10000 = ₹20000 a year; Group 2: ₹8000 + ₹5000 = ₹13000; Group 3: ₹6000 + ₹2000 = ₹8000; Group 4 (Classes 11–12 and other post-matric courses): allowance only, ₹5000 a year. The amount is sent directly to the student’s bank account by DBT.
Who can apply
The conditions are — the student must be an Indian citizen from the OBC, EBC or DNT category; must be studying a recognised course after Class 11 in a recognised institution; and the parents’ or guardian’s income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000 a year. Under the guidelines, only two boys of the same parents can receive this scholarship — this limit does not apply to girls. The student must hold a valid OBC/EBC/DNT category certificate.
How to apply
Applications are made online on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). First, complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP, which is linked to Aadhaar. Then choose the PM YASASVI Post-Matric scheme, fill the form and upload the required documents — caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar-linked bank account and proof from the institution. After the form is submitted, the institution verifies the application, and only then does the scholarship move ahead. Applications open within a fixed window every academic year — check the latest dates on the NSP or the State portal, because the last date can differ from State to State.
Points to remember
Applying is completely free — there is no fee for applying on the NSP. Do not pay any agent or middleman who offers to get the scholarship for money. Students from Haryana also apply through this same Central scheme — the application goes through the State on the NSP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much money is given under the OBC Post-Matric Scholarship?
A: ₹5000 to ₹20000 a year depending on the course group — allowance plus tuition fee together, paid by DBT straight to the bank account.
Q2: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: OBC, EBC or DNT students studying a recognised course after Class 11, whose family income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh a year.
Q3: Is this different from the Pre-Matric scholarship?
A: Yes — Pre-Matric is only for Classes 9–10 in Government schools; Post-Matric is for study after Class 11.
Q4: Where and how do I apply?
A: Apply online on the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in, after One Time Registration — the scholarship is given only after the institution verifies the application.
Useful links
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — PM YASASVI: https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/101
- Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC) on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/csspostmsossi
- Next Action: see all 726 Central Government schemes — /english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
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