🎓 Post Matric Scholarship 2026 — Overview
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) is a Central Government scheme for SC, ST, OBC, and EBC students from Class 11 onwards. Applications are submitted through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) at scholarships.gov.in. It covers tuition fee + maintenance allowance for students in government and private recognised colleges across India.
💰 Post Matric Scholarship Amount 2026
| Course Level | Hosteller | Day Scholar |
|---|---|---|
| Group I (Degree & above) | ₹1,200/mo | ₹550/mo |
| Group II (Professional) | ₹820/mo | ₹530/mo |
| Group III (Diploma) | ₹570/mo | ₹300/mo |
| Group IV (Inter 11th-12th) | ₹380/mo | ₹230/mo |
+ Full tuition fee reimbursement for SC/ST
| Course Level | Hosteller | Day Scholar |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate | ₹7,000/yr | ₹3,000/yr |
| Under Graduate | ₹5,000/yr | ₹2,500/yr |
| Intermediate | ₹3,000/yr | ₹1,500/yr |
📄 Documents Required — Post Matric Scholarship 2026
- Aadhaar Card 🔥
- Caste Certificate 🔥
- Income Certificate (current year) 🔥
- Previous qualifying exam marksheet
- Fee receipt
- Aadhaar-linked bank passbook
- Passport size photo
- Bonafide Certificate
- Hostel Certificate (if hosteller)
- Domicile / Residence Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Previous marksheet (renewal)
- Ration Card
📝 How to Apply — Post Matric Scholarship via NSP
scholarships.gov.in → "New Registration" → Aadhaar + OTP register చేయండి.
⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with NSP or Ministry of Social Justice. Always verify latest details at scholarships.gov.in.
❓ FAQ — Post Matric Scholarship 2026
Post Matric Scholarship 2026 last date ఏమిటి?
Applications open annually on scholarships.gov.in typically October to December. Join BeInCareer WhatsApp channel for instant alert when dates are announced.
Minimum marks కావాలా?
No minimum percentage required for fresh application. Income + caste certificate ఉంటే చాలు. Renewal కి previous year లో no backlogs కావాలి.
NSP లో multiple scholarships apply చేయవచ్చా?
Yes. NSP లో ఒకే login తో Central + State scholarships రెండూ apply చేయవచ్చు. Highest amount scholarship disbursed అవుతుంది.
OBC income limit ఎంత?
OBC: ₹1.5 lakh/year | SC/ST: ₹2.5 lakh/year | EBC: ₹1 lakh/year. Income calculated from all sources — salary, agriculture, business combined.
Amount ఎప్పుడు bank లో వస్తుంది?
College + state verification తర్వాత 3-6 months లో DBT ద్వారా Aadhaar-linked account లో వస్తుంది. Tuition fee college account కి, maintenance allowance student account కి వస్తుంది.
Disclaimer: For official details visit scholarships.gov.in. BeInCareer is not affiliated with NSP.
