Haryana Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27: OBC/EBC/DNT Students Get Rs 20,000 Per Year, NSP Apply & Last Date

What is the PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship?

Under the Central Government’s PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship (Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students), students of Haryana belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) get ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per year for studies from Class 11 up to Post Graduation (PG). This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. In Haryana it is implemented by the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, and applications have been taken on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) from the academic session 2025-26 onwards.

The aim of the scheme is that no OBC/EBC/DNT student should drop out after Class 10 for lack of money. The scholarship has two parts — an academic allowance and a tuition fee — and the amount depends on the category (group) of the student’s course. The money is sent directly to the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account (DBT).

Scheme at a Glance

Detail	Information
Scheme name	PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship — for OBC, EBC and DNT students (Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students)
Scheme type	Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Ministry	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Implementing department in Haryana	Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Government of Haryana
Benefit	₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per year (as per course group) — academic allowance + tuition fee
Beneficiaries	Haryana OBC/EBC/DNT students, Class 11 to Post Graduation (PG)
Income limit	Family annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000
How to apply	Online — National Scholarship Portal (NSP), scholarships.gov.in
Last date (2026-27)	31 January 2027, up to 11:59 PM
Fee	₹0 (no fee)
Payment	Directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account (DBT)

How Much Scholarship — By Course Group

The scholarship amount depends on the group of the student’s course. Each group includes both an academic allowance and a tuition fee:

Course group	Which courses	Academic allowance (per year)	Tuition fee (per year)	Total (per year)
Group 1	Degree and postgraduate level professional courses — MBBS, B.Tech, LLB, MBA, PhD, CA, ICWA	₹10,000	₹10,000	₹20,000
Group 2	Other professional courses leading to Degree, Diploma or Certificate — B.Pharma, B.Nursing, Hotel Management, Mass Communication, ITI (Class 12 entry)	₹8,000	₹5,000	₹13,000
Group 3	Graduate and postgraduate courses not covered in Groups 1 and 2 — BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, M.Com	₹6,000	₹2,000	₹8,000
Group 4	All post-matriculation (post Class 10 level) non-degree courses — Class 11–12, ITI (Class 10 entry), 3-year Polytechnic Diploma	₹5,000	—	₹5,000

So a Class 11–12 student gets ₹5,000 per year, a BA/B.Sc student gets ₹8,000 per year, and an MBBS/B.Tech student can get up to ₹20,000 per year. In addition, 30% of the funds are reserved for girl students and 5% for students with disabilities.

Caution note on amount and dates: (1) Some websites quote old monthly rates of ₹160–₹750 for this scheme — those are pre-PM-YASASVI rates; the current scheme pays an annual academic allowance + tuition fee (Groups 1–4 table above). (2) Some sources quote an income limit of ₹1.5 lakh for BC/OBC and ₹13,500 for Group-I hostellers — those are old Har-Chhatravratti state-scheme figures; the current Central scheme’s income limit is ₹2.5 lakh. (3) Two last dates appear in sources — NSP’s last date has been extended to 31 January 2027, while some sources cite 31 December 2026 as per the state notification. This guide uses the NSP date, but it is safest to submit the form by December rather than waiting for the last days.

Who is Eligible — Eligibility Conditions

All of these conditions must be met for the PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship:

Condition	Detail
Category	Student must belong to the OBC, EBC or DNT category — a valid caste certificate of the category notified by the Central/State Government is required
Domicile	Student must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Haryana
Level of study	Post-matric or post-secondary education, from Class 11 up to Post Graduation (PG), in a government-recognised institution
Income limit	Parents’/guardians’ total annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000
Attendance	Attendance must be at least 75% — verified through an Aadhaar-based attendance system
Course type	Must be a full-time course in a notified institution

Note: Employed students are also eligible — if their own income combined with their parents’ income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per year, they can get reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees. Students pursuing CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA are treated as day scholars for the academic allowance.

Who is Not Eligible

• Students studying through correspondence or online courses — they do not get the academic allowance (only tuition fees are paid).
• Students whose family annual income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh.
• Students who do not belong to the OBC/EBC/DNT category.
• Students who are not residents of Haryana.
• Students not enrolled in a full-time course at a recognised institution.

How This Scheme Differs From Other Scholarships

Several schemes run under the name “Post-Matric Scholarship”, which causes confusion. This table clarifies which scheme this guide is about:

Point	PM-YASASVI Post-Matric (this guide)	SC Post-Matric Scholarship	Class 1–8 Monthly Stipend (BPL/BC-A)
For whom	OBC, EBC and DNT students	Scheduled Caste (SC) students	BPL/BC-A school children
Level of study	Class 11 to PG	Class 11 to PhD	Class 1–8
Amount	₹5,000–₹20,000 per year	Separate rates (SC scheme)	₹75–₹200 per month
Income limit	₹2.5 lakh per year	₹2.5 lakh per year	No income limit (based on category certificate)
Apply where	NSP (scholarships.gov.in)	NSP (scholarships.gov.in)	Through the school (offline)
Whose scheme	Centrally Sponsored (PM-YASASVI)	Centrally Sponsored	Haryana State (Directorate of Elementary Education)

One more confusion to clear: EBC and EWS are not the same. EBC means Economically Backward Classes — that is a category under this scheme. EWS means Economically Weaker Sections — a separate category with its own separate schemes. Some websites treat the two as one and wrongly list EWS students as eligible for this scheme.

About the Har-Chhatravratti portal (harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in): it is the Haryana Higher Education Department’s state portal hosting the state’s own 16 scholarship schemes. But from the academic session 2025-26, applications for this Post-Matric scheme (SC and OBC/EBC/DNT) are taken on NSP — as per the Haryana Government’s November 2025 notification, these schemes were onboarded on NSP from 10 November 2025. So apply for this scheme on NSP, not on Har-Chhatravratti.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready for the application:

Document	For / Note
Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID / PPP)	Mandatory in Haryana — the application system is linked to it; PPP details must be updated
BC/OBC/EBC/DNT caste certificate (digital)	To prove category — the most important document; issued by the competent authority
Income certificate	Issued by the Tehsildar — family annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000
Haryana domicile certificate	To prove permanent residence in Haryana
Aadhaar card	For identity, OTR and DBT; must be linked to the bank account
Aadhaar-seeded bank account (passbook)	The scholarship will come by DBT into this account
College bonafide certificate and fee structure	To prove enrolment in the institution and the fee charged
Mark sheets of previous examinations	Class 10, Class 12 and last examination passed
College fee receipt	Proof of fee payment
Passport-size photo and signature	For the application

Note: A BPL certificate or father’s death certificate may also be asked for, if applicable. The final list of documents will be the one asked for on NSP at the time of application — confirm the list with your college nodal officer before applying.

How to Apply — Online on NSP

Applications for this scheme are taken only online, on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The process is:

1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR): First go to scholarships.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR). From the academic session 2025-26, OTR is mandatory for SC/BC Post-Matric schemes — you cannot fill the application without OTR. You need your Aadhaar card and mobile number for OTR.
2. Log in: Log in to NSP with the OTR number/reference you received after OTR.
3. Select the scheme: Under Haryana state schemes, select “PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC & DNT Students”. Note — there is a separate option for SC students; select the scheme as per your own category.
4. Fill the form: Fill in your personal, academic and bank details correctly. The details must match your Aadhaar and Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), otherwise verification will get stuck.
5. Upload documents: Upload scanned copies of the caste certificate, income certificate, domicile certificate, mark sheets, college bonafide and fee structure, photo and signature.
6. Check and submit: Check the form carefully — no mistake in name, income, bank account number or category — then submit it finally.
7. Verification by the institution: After submission, the application is first checked by your college/institution’s nodal officer, then by the district nodal officer and then by the state nodal officer. If there is any shortcoming, the application may come back for correction — correct it in time and submit it again.

Important: There is no fee for this scheme and no offline form to fill. If anyone asks for money in the name of this scheme, it may be fraud — immediately inform your college or the NSP helpline.

Application Timeline 2026-27

Task	Date
Applications opened (on NSP)	9 September 2026
Last date to apply	31 January 2027, up to 11:59 PM
Defective application verification	Till 10 February 2027
Institute verification	Till 10 February 2027
District/State/Ministry verification	Till 20 February 2027

The portal gets crowded in the last days and institute verification takes time, so it is safest to submit the form by December — do not wait till 31 January.

How the Money is Paid

The scholarship is sent directly to the bank account (DBT) — to the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account. The academic allowance goes to the student and the tuition fee part is paid as per the scheme’s rules. Payment happens only after verification is complete at the institution and district/state levels. If the money does not arrive on time, first ask your college nodal officer — they can tell you the status of the application.

How to Check Status

1. On NSP: Log in to scholarships.gov.in and check “Check Application Status” / “Track Application” — it will show at which level the application is (institution, district or state verification).
2. On the Har-Chhatravratti portal: The application status can also be seen on harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in (for state schemes).
3. From the college: You can also ask your college nodal officer about the application status — if the application has come back for correction, they will tell you what needs to be fixed.
4. On PFMS: The payment status can also be seen on PFMS (Public Financial Management System).

How Renewal Works

This scholarship is renewed every year till the course is completed, provided the student’s academic performance is satisfactory and attendance is at least 75% in every academic year. Attendance is checked through an Aadhaar-based system. On the student passing to the next class and confirmation from the institution, renewal happens automatically (auto-renewal) — a fresh application is not needed every year, but the renewal form must be filled on NSP. Note: if a student is repeating the same stage of education in a different subject after passing one stage, or pursuing another professional course after completing one (e.g. LLB after B.Tech/B.Ed), they may not be eligible for renewal.

Common Mistakes in the Application

• Selecting the wrong scheme — NSP has separate schemes for SC, OBC/EBC/DNT and others; select “PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC & DNT Students” as per your category.
• Not doing OTR — OTR is mandatory from the academic session 2025-26; without OTR the application cannot be filled.
• Details not matching Aadhaar and PPP — name, date of birth and bank details in the form must match Aadhaar and Parivar Pehchan Patra, otherwise verification will get stuck.
• Bank account not linked to Aadhaar — the scholarship comes by DBT, so the account must be active, KYC complete and Aadhaar-linked.
• Attendance below 75% — if attendance is below 75%, the scholarship can stop; keep attendance in mind.
• Waiting for the last date — waiting till 31 January can cause portal congestion and delays in verification; submit the form by December.
• Paying an agent — there is no fee for this scheme; anyone asking for money may be a fraud.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much post-matric scholarship do OBC students get in Haryana?

As per the course group, ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per year — ₹5,000 for Class 11–12, ₹8,000 for general graduation courses like BA/B.Sc, ₹13,000 for other professional courses, and ₹20,000 per year for degree/PG professional courses like MBBS/B.Tech.

2. What is the income limit for the OBC post-matric scholarship?

The total annual income of parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000. This limit is the same for OBC, EBC and DNT — all three categories.

3. Where to apply for the PM-YASASVI post-matric scholarship?

Apply only online — on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), scholarships.gov.in. First complete One-Time Registration (OTR), then select “PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC & DNT Students” (Haryana) and fill the form. This scheme’s application is not taken on the Har-Chhatravratti portal.

4. What is the last date for the Haryana Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27?

The last date to apply on NSP is 31 January 2027, up to 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 9 September 2026. To avoid last-day rush, it is safest to submit the form by December.

5. Are EWS students eligible for this scheme?

No. This scheme is for OBC, EBC (Economically Backward Classes) and DNT categories. EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) is a separate category with its own separate schemes — do not confuse the two.

6. How does the scholarship renewal work?

The scholarship is renewed every year till the course is completed — provided academic performance is satisfactory and attendance is at least 75% every year. On passing to the next class and confirmation from the institution, renewal happens automatically; the renewal form must be filled on NSP.

7. How to check the OBC post-matric scholarship status?

Log in to NSP (scholarships.gov.in) and check “Check Application Status”, or ask your college nodal officer. The payment status can also be seen on PFMS.

Helpline and Contacts

• NSP helpline: 0120-6619540 — for technical and application-related issues; email: [email protected].
• College nodal officer: Contact your college/institution’s scholarship nodal officer — the first point of contact for application verification and corrections.
• Haryana department: Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana — website: haryanascbc.gov.in. The state’s nodal agency is the SEWA Department.
• Note: No separate toll-free number has been issued for this scheme in Haryana — the NSP helpline, the college nodal officer and the department website are the official contact channels.

Official Sources

• Government of Haryana — Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Notification No. 34/0S/2025-ISW, November 2025 (onboarding of PM-YASASVI Component-II and SC scheme on NSP) — https://susgcmatakmajri.ac.in/images/72/Notice/Notice28749.pdf
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship, OBC/EBC/DNT (application, OTR and status) — https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand — PM-YASASVI scheme (Group 1–4 rates and income limit) — https://socialwelfare.uk.gov.in/service/pm-yashasvi-scholarship-scheme/
• J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, Faridabad — Notice dated 05.10.2026 (PMS applications on NSP, last date 31.01.2027) — https://jcboseust.ac.in/assets/files/Pms_sc__bc_Notice_2026-27_1.pdf
• Buddy4Study — PM YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship, Haryana 2026-27 (eligibility, amount, last date 31-Jan-2027) — https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/post-matric-scholarship-for-obc-students-haryana
• Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana — https://haryanascbc.gov.in/

Disclaimer: The information in this article was checked from public sources on 8 November 2026 — amounts and eligibility from the Haryana Government notification, NSP and the government rates table; dates from NSP/university notices and several sources. The scheme’s amounts, eligibility and dates may change — before applying, confirm the current rules and last date on NSP (scholarships.gov.in). Some sources also cite 31 December 2026 as the last date — this guide uses NSP’s extended date of 31 January 2027. Sources differ on the family limit (two boys vs two siblings) and on a 50% marks condition — confirm these with NSP/the department.