Scholarship
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India(PMSOEDS)
Overview
About PMSOEDS
The scheme helps students from OBC, EBC and DNT communities meet the cost of education after Class 10, at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage. It is a centrally sponsored post-matric scholarship paid in cash toward tuition fees and a maintenance allowance while a student is enrolled, so it is direct financial support, not a loan.
In Haryana it is open to students from Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes. Eligibility rests on category and domicile: the applicant must belong to one of these communities, be permanently settled in the state, and study at an institution recognised under AISHE or UDISE.
Haryana administers the scheme through Har-Chhatravratti, the scholarship portal of its Department of Higher Education, where applications are filed online. The scholarship is disbursed annually to the beneficiary's bank account and continues for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Sources: Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, myScheme, Government of India · Har-Chhatravratti scholarship portal, Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana · Scheme Guidelines (PMS BC EWS DNT), Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana
Who runs it
Provider
Haryana State Government
State / UT Government
Higher Education Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be from Other Backward Classes (OBC) / Economically Backward Classes (EBC) or from Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT). | |
| The applicant should be studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage of education. | |
| The applicant should be permanently settled in the State/UT where they are applying. | |
| The applicant should be studying in an institution recognized by the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) or Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE). | |
| The applicant's institution should have National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) or National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accreditation. | |
| The applicant should maintain Aadhaar-based attendance in the institution. | |
| The applicant must have a valid "Freeship Card" issued by the State/District Authority. | |
| Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation | A maximum of 20 slots per annum are reserved for Commercial Pilot License courses, including helicopter and multi-engine training. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- Scholarships are not applicable for studies outside India.
- Institutions without AISHE/UDISE codes are not eligible under the scheme.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Components of the Scholarship
- Maintenance allowance for the complete duration of the course.
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.
- Study tour charges (if applicable).
- Thesis typing/printing charges (for research scholars).
- Book allowance for students pursuing correspondence courses.
- Additional allowances for students with disabilities.
- Financial Support Breakdown
- Category of CoursesAcademic Allowance (Yearly in ₹)Tuition Fee (Yearly in ₹)Total (Yearly in ₹)Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses10,00010,00020,000Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate8,0005,00013,000Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 26,0002,0008,000Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses5,00005,000_Students pursuing C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for academic allowance purposes._
- _Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance._
- _Tuition fees shall be paid to online/correspondence students._
- _The State Governments may, if they decide, top up the academic allowance from their own resources._
- _The scholarship amount will be disbursed annually to the bank account of the beneficiary._
- _The scholarship continues for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress._
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PMSOEDS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.