NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2025-26
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students 2025-26 on NSP. Apply by 31 October 2025. Annual income limit Rs. 2.5 lakh.
The Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2025-26 is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It provides financial assistance to SC students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
Key Features
- Apply online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — scholarships.gov.in
- Annual family income limit: Rs. 2.5 lakh
- Scholarship amount varies by course group (Rs. 350-1200 per month for day scholars; Rs. 750-2600 per month for hostellers)
- Additional allowances: Book grant, thesis typing/printing, study tour
Eligibility
- SC category student
- Passed Matriculation or Higher Secondary
- Studying in Class 11 to Post-Graduation (regular mode)
- Annual family income ≤ Rs. 2,50,000
- Not receiving any other scholarship for the same course
NSP Post-Matric SC 2025-26: First Installment Disbursed to 38 Lakh Students
First installment of NSP Post-Matric SC scholarship disbursed via DBT. Check PFMS portal with bank account details.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released the first installment of the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2025-26 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). A total of 38 lakh students have received the scholarship amount in their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
How to Check
- Visit PFMS Payment Status portal.
- Enter your Bank Account Number or Aadhaar Number.
- Enter Captcha and submit.
- Check status of NSP scholarship payment.
Important
- Installment amount depends on course group and day-scholar/hosteller status.
- If your bank account is not Aadhaar-linked, link it immediately to receive future payments.
- For non-receipt: Contact your institute Nodal Officer or raise a grievance on NSP.
- Second installment will be released in March 2026.
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