Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For The Students Belonging To Scheduled Tribe For Studies In India
Monthly stipend up to ₹1,200 · Scheduled Tribe students · Class 11 through postgraduate
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides this centrally-sponsored scholarship to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying in India from Class XI through postgraduate courses. The scheme covers a monthly maintenance stipend and compulsory institution fees, paid directly to students' bank accounts via DBT. ST students apply through the state/UT government of their permanent residence by submitting their application to the head of their institution.
About This Scheme
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides this centrally-sponsored scholarship to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying in India from Class XI through postgraduate courses. The scheme covers a monthly maintenance stipend and compulsory institution fees, paid directly to students' bank accounts via DBT. ST students apply through the state/UT government of their permanent residence by submitting their application to the head of their institution.
Full official description
"Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For The Students Belonging To Scheduled Tribe For Studies In India" is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, for the students of Scheduled Tribe (ST) for studies in India. This scheme is for pursuing higher education starting from class XI to Post Graduation courses in India.
Objective of the scheme:
- To enable eligible Scheduled Tribe students to undertake quality education from Post Matric to Post Graduate level by providing them financial assistance.
- To create an error free platform ensuring that the targeted beneficiaries receive scholarship on time.
Scholarship under the Scheme will be available to ST students for studies in India and will be directly transferred to the account of students.
Scope of the scheme:
These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory Administration to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. were permanently settled.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend for hostellers: ₹1,200 (professional/degree courses), ₹820 (non-professional BA/BSc/BCom/MA/MSc), ₹570 (vocational/ITI/polytechnic diploma), ₹380 (Class XI–XII)
- Monthly stipend for day scholars: ₹530 (non-professional degree), ₹300 (vocational/ITI), ₹230 (Class XI–XII)
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees charged by the institution
- Additional ₹800/month (hostellers) or ₹600/month (day scholars) for disabled (Divyangjan) ST students
- Scholarship paid directly to students' bank accounts via DBT
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be an Indian national belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category as recognized by the state/UT of permanent residence
- Must have passed Class X (matriculation) or higher from a recognized board/university
- Family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,00,000 per year
- May be studying through regular or correspondence/distance education
- Cannot hold any other scholarship simultaneously (except free lodging or book grants)
- All children in the same family are eligible; no sibling restriction
Exclusions
- Not available to students who complete one stream and then switch to a different degree stream (e.g., B.Com after B.A.)
- Distance education is eligible, but students in both distance and in-person modes cannot hold two scholarships simultaneously
How to Apply
- Submit a completed application in the prescribed form (separate forms for fresh and renewal applications) to the Head of your institution.
- The application is addressed to the officer designated by your State/UT Government.
- Attach all required documents — original caste certificate, income affidavit, and academic certificates.
- If you received this scholarship last year, include the original acknowledgment receipt counter-signed by your institution head.
- The institution forwards the application to the State Government for processing.
- Approved scholarships are transferred directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.
Frequently Asked Questions
By When Shall The Scholarship Become Payable?
The scholarship will become payable after the student has secured admission and has started attending the classes.
Is There A Validity To The Scheme Benefits?
The benefits are provided till the complete duration of the course.
What Would Be The Mode Of Payment Of The Scholarship?
The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.
Will The Maintenance Allowance Be Provided As Lump Sum Or In Installments?
Maintenance allowance will be given as fixed lump sum.
What If There Are More Than One Student With Equal Marks For The Last Available Slot?
In such cases, preference will be given to the student with lower family income.
Will I Be Eligible For The Scholarship If I Fail To Get Promoted To The Next Semester?
No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.
Is There Any Application Fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
What If A Student Violates School Discipline Or Any Other Terms And Conditions Of The Scholarship?
In such cases, his/her scholarship may be suspended or canceled.
How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Are There Any Allowances For Persons With Disabilities (PwDs)?
Yes, there are monthly allowances depending on the type and extent of disability. There is Reader Allowance, Transport Allowance, Escort Allowance, etc.
In What Condition Would The Income Of The Guardian Needs To Be Mentioned?
The income of the guardian needs to be mentioned in a case where both the parents of the student are dead.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Application in the prescribed format (fresh or renewal)
- Passport-size photograph with signature (for fresh applications)
- Attested copies of all academic certificates and marksheets
- Caste certificate signed by a Revenue Officer (Tahsildar or above)
- Income declaration: affidavit for self-employed parents or employer income certificate for salaried parents
- Acknowledgment receipt from the previous year (for renewal applicants)
- Aadhaar-linked bank account details