Application Start open from : 01-07-2025
Last Date Of Application: 30-09-2025
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, invites applications under the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for students belonging to SC categories pursuing post-matric or post-secondary education in India.
Objective:
To provide financial assistance to eligible students after Class 10 to help them complete higher education like diplomas, graduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.
Eligible Courses Covered (Grouped):
Who Can Apply?
Must belong to SC category.
Must be a permanent resident of the State/UT applying from.
Studying in recognized institutions (as per UGC, AICTE, NCVT, etc.).
Family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
Maximum 2 boys per family can apply (no limit for girls).
Students must not receive any other scholarship.
Aadhaar-based attendance & verification required.
Freeship Card System:
Eligible students will get a Freeship Card, allowing them to take admission without paying tuition or hostel fees upfront. The institution will be reimbursed after the student receives their scholarship.
Application Process:
- Visit the portal and click on “Students”.
- Make Your OTR(One Time Registration) using your details.
- Login with your credentials.
- Search And Select Post Matric SC Scholarship from the list.
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload all necessary documents.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
- Submit the form to your College/University
- Institutions verify student details online on admission day.
- Scholarship amount is disbursed via DBT to the student’s bank account.
Scholarship Components:
Tuition Fee
Academic Allowance (based on course group)
Special provision: 30% funds reserved for girls, 5% for students with disabilities.
Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate (SC)
Income Certificate (valid)
Previous academic marksheets
Admission proof
Bank account details
Important Timelines (Tentative):
| Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Freeship Card Registration | Open year-round |
| Application Submission | 31-10-2025 |
| Institutional Verification | To be update |
| State Verification | To be update |
| Scholarship Disbursal | To be update |
Important Notes:
Students must maintain 75% attendance annually.
Must show satisfactory academic performance.
Renewal is allowed based on course progression.
One additional year allowed if the student fails once in a course (except for Group 1).
For More Information:
Visit NSP portal-Click here
Contact your institution’s Scholarship Nodal Officer.
Important Links-
Application Form: Click Here
Official Website-Click here
Notification-Click here
For phone Assistance–Click Here
