Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India
About This Scheme
The "Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India" aims at providing financial assistance to students from the Backward Classes (BC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Denotified, Nomadic, and Denotified, Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) to pursue higher education. This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden on students belonging to these marginalized communities, enabling them to continue their studies and enhance their skills. The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other academic expenses. The financial support is extended to students studying in both government and private institutions.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be from Other Backward Classes (OBC) / Economically Backward Classes (EBC) or from Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT). - The applicant should be studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage of education. - The applicant should be permanently settled in the State/UT where they are applying. - The applicant should be studying in an institution recognized by the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) or Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE). - The applicant's institution should have National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) or National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accreditation. - The applicant should maintain Aadhaar-based attendance in the institution. - The applicant must have a valid "Freeship Card" issued by the State/District Authority. Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation: A maximum of 20 slots per annum are reserved for Commercial Pilot License courses, including helicopter and multi-engine training.
Benefits
Components of the Scholarship - Maintenance allowance for the complete duration of the course. - Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees. - Study tour charges (if applicable). - Thesis typing/printing charges (for research scholars). - Book allowance for students pursuing correspondence courses. - Additional allowances for students with disabilities. Financial Support Breakdown Category of CoursesAcademic Allowance (Yearly in ₹)Tuition Fee (Yearly in ₹)Total (Yearly in ₹)Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses10,00010,00020,000Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate8,0005,00013,000Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 26,0002,0008,000Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses5,00005,000_*Students pursuing C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for academic allowance purposes._ _*Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance._ _*Tuition fees shall be paid to online/correspondence students._ _*The State Governments may, if they decide, top up the academic allowance from their own resources._ _*The scholarship amount will be disbursed annually to the bank account of the beneficiary._ _*The scholarship continues for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress._
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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