Post Matric College Scholarship 2026: Support for SC Students
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Quick answer
The scheme offers scholarships to Scheduled Caste students pursuing post‑matric college in Madhya Pradesh. Eligible students must belong to SC category and have family income up to ₹6.00 lakh. Apply online via the State Scholarship Portal 2.0.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Scholarship for SC students |
| Ministry / department | Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department |
| Level | State Government (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Income limit | ₹6 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Post Matric College Scholarship was launched in 1976‑77 by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh to encourage higher education among Scheduled Caste students. It provides financial assistance for tuition, examination and compulsory fees, and offers a subsistence allowance to students residing in departmental hostels. The scheme also allows full fee reimbursement for students from government institutions whose family income exceeds ₹2.50 lakh.
Benefits
- Scholarship for post‑matric college students
- One‑third subsistence allowance for hostel residents
- Full fee reimbursement for government institutions with income above ₹2.50 lakh
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Student
- Scheduled Caste category
- Family income up to ₹6.00 lakh
Who cannot apply
- Non‑Govt institutions: parents income > ₹2.50 lakh not eligible for subsistence allowance
- Govt institutions: income > ₹2.50 lakh not eligible for subsistence allowance but eligible for full fee reimbursement
- Sambal Yojana families: not eligible for fee reimbursement
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Educational Documents
- Self-attested Documents
- Proof of Admission
- Income Declaration
- Bank Details
How to apply
- 1Go to the State Scholarship Portal 2.0 for Madhya Pradesh.
- 2Click on Student Registration and fill in all mandatory fields.
- 3Submit the registration form to receive a registration number.
- 4Login using the registration number and password.
- 5Select the Post Matric College Scholarship scheme from the dashboard.
- 6Fill in the application form and provide all required details.
- 7Upload the necessary documents in the specified format and size.
- 8Click Submit to complete the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Post Matric College Scholarship scheme?+
The scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students for pursuing higher education.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?+
The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste category and come from a family with an income limit of up to 6.00 lakh.
What is the income limit for eligibility?+
The family's income must be up to 6.00 lakh per year.
Can students from non-government institutions apply?+
Yes, but students whose parents' income exceeds 2.50 lakh are not eligible for subsistence allowance.
What amount is reimbursed under this scheme?+
Students can get reimbursement for tuition fees, examination fees, and non-refundable compulsory fees.
Are government school students eligible for fee reimbursement?+
Government school students are not eligible for fee reimbursement if their family income exceeds 2.50 lakh.
Can students living in departmental hostels apply?+
Yes, students living in departmental hostels can apply, but they will receive one-third of the subsistence allowance if they get free lodging/boarding.
Is there a hostel facility provided under this scheme?+
Yes, students residing in departmental hostels may be eligible for one-third of the subsistence allowance.
Are students from Sambal Yojana families eligible for this scheme?+
No, students from Sambal Yojana families do not have to pay fees at government schools and are not eligible for fee reimbursement.
Do students need to submit any documents for this scheme?+
Yes, students need to submit necessary documents like income certificates, caste certificates, and other required documents.
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