Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Students for Studies in India
Centrally sponsored scholarship providing 100% tuition fee reimbursement and ₹230–₹1,200 per month maintenance allowance to Scheduled Tribe students pursuing post-matriculation to postgraduate studies in India.
About this scheme
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Introduced in 1944 and revised periodically (last major revision w.e.f. 01-04-2022), it enables eligible ST students to pursue quality education from Class XI through post-graduation and doctoral studies by providing financial assistance covering tuition fees and a monthly maintenance allowance. The scheme is administered through State/UT Governments, with applications invited via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or respective state portals. Scholarship amounts are transferred directly to students' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility
- Caste category: Must belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) as notified for the applicant's domicile State/UT, with a valid ST caste certificate
- Academic qualification: Must have passed Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board
- Annual family income: Parental income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000 per annum — valid income certificate required
- Institution: Must be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation/post-secondary course at a government or recognized private institution in India
- Bank account: Must have a valid bank account in a scheduled bank linked with Aadhaar and mobile number, in the student's own name
- Other scholarships: Student must not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend for the same course
- Academic performance: Minimum 50% marks in the previous academic year (40% for students studying in tribal-area institutions)
Benefits
- 100% tuition fee reimbursement — all compulsory fees charged by the educational institution (subject to state-level fee limits)
- Monthly maintenance allowance ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200 depending on course group (Group I–IV)
- Study tour charges up to ₹1,600 per annum
- Thesis typing and printing charges up to ₹1,600 for research scholars
- Additional disability allowance: ₹800/month (hosteller) or ₹600/month (day scholar) for students with disabilities
- Annual book allowance of ₹1,200 for correspondence course students
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student's own bank account
Required documents
- ST Caste Certificate (from State Tahsildar/Competent Authority)
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile / Nativity Certificate
- Annual Family Income Certificate (below ₹2.5 lakh)
- Previous academic year marksheet
- Current institution bonafide certificate and fee receipt
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked, in student's name)
- 10th and 12th marksheets(optional)Required for renewal applications
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