Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship – Punjab

About this scheme

The Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship is a Punjab state scheme under the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. It supports SC students (income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh) and BC/OBC students (income ≤ ₹10 lakh) for post-matric education from Class 11 through PhD.

Eligibility

• Domicile: Must have a Punjab domicile
• Category: Must belong to the SC or BC/OBC category as recognised by the Punjab state government
• Income (SC): SC candidates: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000
• Income (BC/OBC): BC/OBC candidates: Annual family income must not exceed ₹10,00,000
• Course level: Must be enrolled in a recognised institution for post-matric education (Class 11 onwards) including diplomas, UG, PG, and PhD programmes
• Other scholarships: Must not be holding any other scholarship simultaneously

Benefits

• Up to ₹20,000 per year towards educational expenses
• ₹25,000 one-time exceptional merit award on completion of degree
• Transport allowance for students with disabilities: ₹160 per month
• Escort fee for students with disabilities: ₹160 per month
• Special pay for students with disabilities: ₹160 per month
• Scholarship credited directly to the student's bank account via DBT

Required documents

• Punjab Domicile Certificate
• SC/BC/OBC Caste CertificateMust be issued by the Punjab state government
• Income Certificate
• Previous Year Mark Sheets
• Aadhaar Card
• Admission / Bonafide Certificate
• Bank Passbook

Optional

• Disability CertificateRequired if claiming additional allowances for persons with disabilities