Central government scheme · Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Department of Social Justice and Empowerment); run by States/UTs
Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students
Also called PMS-SC
The Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and States and UTs to pay fees and an allowance for Scheduled Caste students from poorer families to study after Class 10 up to higher education. It is for Indian nationals belonging to a Scheduled Caste whose parents' or guardian's annual income from all sources is not more than ₹2.5 lakh and who are studying a post-matric course at a recognised institution in India. Beneficiaries receive compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees fixed by the State or UT fee committee, an academic allowance, and an extra disability allowance paid by Direct Benefit Transfer. To apply, submit an online application on the scholarship portal used by your home State or UT for institutional and official verification.
Written by AI from the official details below.
Who can apply for PMS-SC
- Indian nationals belonging to a Scheduled Caste.
- Parents' or guardian's annual income from all sources not more than ₹2.5 lakh.
- Studying a post-matric (after Class 10) course at a recognised institution in India.
- Selected by the State/UT where the student is domiciled.
PMS-SC benefits
- Compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees fixed by the State/UT fee committee, for the whole course.
- An academic allowance.
- An extra disability allowance where applicable.
- Paid by Direct Benefit Transfer to the student's bank account.
How to apply for PMS-SC
- Apply online on the scholarship portal used by your home State/UT (the National Scholarship Portal or the State's own portal).
- Your institution and then State/UT officers verify the application.
- The State pays its share and uploads verified data on the National Scholarship Portal; the central share then follows by DBT.
Where it applies
Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you
Checked
Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students (scheme page, updated 12 Oct 2026) · Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Central Government Strengthens Access to Higher Education for SC Students through Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (12 Aug 2026) · PIB / Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Year-End Review 2025: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment · PIB / Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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