Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

SCHEME OF POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE STUDENTS BELONGING TO SCHEDULED CASTES FOR STUDIES IN INDIA (PMS-SC)(With effect from 2020-2021) Post Matric Scholarship for SCs: Scheme Guidelines Objective 1.1The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households, by providing financial assistance at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. Scope 2.1These scholarships are available for studies in India only and the awardees are selected by the State Government/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs (i.e. the State/UT in which permanently settled or domiciled, as per the terms of domicile decided by the State). 2.2This is applicable to all the students who are currently beneficiaries of the scheme as well as fresh admissions. 3.    Complete scheme guidelines are given below.

Scheme Guidelines for PMS SC revised in March 2021

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Last updated on : 17 August 2026