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Latest status
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India |
| Type | Centrally Sponsored (Centre-State funding) |
| Courses | All recognised courses from Class 11 onwards, up to PhD |
| Income limit | Rs.2.5 lakh/year (all sources) |
| Fee coverage | Full compulsory non-refundable fees including tuition |
| Allowance (reported) | Academic allowance Rs.2,500–Rs.13,500/year; maintenance Rs.230–Rs.1,200/month by course group and hosteller/day-scholar status |
| NSP deadline (reported) | 31 October 2026; institute verification by 15 November 2026 |
Who should check eligibility
- Student belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, domiciled in the State/UT of application.
- Pursuing a recognised course from Class 11 onwards (including diploma, UG, PG and PhD).
- Parents'/guardians' annual income from all sources not exceeding Rs.2.5 lakh.
- Valid mobile number, Aadhaar number, Aadhaar-seeded bank account, income certificate and caste certificate.
- Check the official scheme guidelines and the NSP scheme listing for the exact current-cycle conditions before applying.
How to apply safely
- Step 1Open the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Step 2Select the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students scheme and confirm the 2026-27 window is open.
- Step 3Fill personal, academic and bank details and upload required documents.
- Step 4Submit before the deadline and ensure your institute verifies the application in time.
- Step 5Track application status and DBT payment on the portal; keep your bank account Aadhaar-seeded.
Official links
Sources & verification
Checked socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/25 on 9 Oct 2026; confirmed the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students is active with published guidelines (objective: raise SC gross enrolment in higher education). A PIB release dated 12 Aug 2026 confirms the scheme is open-ended and demand-driven with an income cap of Rs.2.5 lakh and disbursal routed via the National Scholarship Portal. The 31 October 2026 NSP student deadline is reported by careerindia, agrijob and examresultsupdates; confirm on scholarships.gov.in before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is the central PMS-SC open for 2026-27?
The scheme is active with published guidelines (verified 9 October 2026), and NSP applications for 2026-27 are reported to close on 31 October 2026. Confirm on scholarships.gov.in.
What does PMS-SC provide?
Full reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees including tuition, plus academic and maintenance allowances (reported Rs.2,500–Rs.13,500/year academic allowance and Rs.230–Rs.1,200/month maintenance by course group).
Should I pay someone to apply?
Use the official application route. Never share OTPs, passwords or banking PINs with anyone claiming they can guarantee a scholarship.
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