Scholarship
Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Delhi)(PMSFSSD)
Overview
About PMSFSSD
The Post Matric Scholarship for SC students is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It supports Scheduled Caste students at the post-matriculation stage, that is studies from Class 11 upward through higher education, with the stated aim of raising the gross enrolment ratio of SC students beyond school.
The scheme is funded centrally but delivered by the states and union territories. In Delhi the nodal body is the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi, which invites applications, verifies them through schools and colleges, and releases the award. The benefit is paid in cash, combining reimbursement of prescribed course fees with a maintenance allowance for the duration of the course.
It is meant for SC students who are enrolled in a recognised post-matriculation course and whose family income stays within the ceiling set for the scheme. Selection and the applicable rates are decided under the scheme guidelines and administered by the Delhi department, so eligibility is confirmed at the state level rather than centrally.
Sources: Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India · Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
Who runs it
Provider
Delhi State Government
State / UT Government
Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities 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 a Student. | |
| The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste. | |
| The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. | |
| The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation/post-secondary course in India. | |
| The applicant should not be availing of any other scholarship for the same course from any other source. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- Students availing other scholarships/stipends (e.g., merit scholarships).
- Students repeating the same stage of education (e.g., B.Com after B.A).
- Students pursuing two professional courses (exceptions apply post-1980).
What you get
Award & benefits
- Maintenance Allowance (per month)
- Group 1 (e.g., Medicine, Engineering): Hostellers ₹1,200/-, Day Scholars ₹550/-
- Group 2 (e.g., Pharmacy, Nursing): Hostellers ₹820/-, Day Scholars ₹530/-
- Group 3 (e.g., BA/BSc): Hostellers ₹570/, Day Scholars ₹300/-
- Group 4 (e.g., ITI, Polytechnic): Hostellers ₹380/-, Day Scholars ₹230/-
- Reimbursement of Compulsory Non-refundable Fees.
- Thesis Typing/Printing Charges for Research Scholars.
- Book Allowance for Correspondence Courses.
- Book Bank Facility for Specified Courses.
- Additional Allowance for Students With Disabilities.
- Benefits are for the complete duration of the course.
- Hostel rent is provided as per scheme guidelines.
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
PMSFSSD – 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.