Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27: All You Need to Know
The Post Matric Scholarship for the academic year 2026-27 is now open for applications on the National Scholarship Portal. This is not a single scheme but a collection of four central government scholarships designed to support students from various categories. These scholarships are crucial for students who have successfully passed Class 10 and are currently pursuing their studies in Class 11 or Class 12.
The four schemes under the Post Matric Scholarship cater to different student groups: one for Scheduled Caste (SC) students, another for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, a third for Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) students, and the fourth specifically for students with benchmark disabilities. A key eligibility criterion across all these schemes is that the annual family income must not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.
For students in Class 11 and Class 12, the scholarship amount varies significantly, ranging from INR 2,300 to INR 5,000 per year. The exact amount depends on the specific scheme a student qualifies for and whether they reside in a hostel. Students with disabilities can receive substantial financial assistance, with support for fees potentially reaching up to INR 1.40 lakh per year. All eligible students are encouraged to apply online through the official National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in, before the deadline of October 31, 2026.