Scholarship
Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to Lower Income Group Student for Studies in India(PMSLIG)
Overview
About PMSLIG
The Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to Lower Income Group Student for Studies in India is a Government of Haryana scholarship run by the state's Department of Higher Education. Its stated object is to give financial assistance to lower income group students so they can complete their education. It is administered through Har-Chhatravratti, the Directorate of Higher Education's centralised scholarship portal in Panchkula, and covers recognised post-matriculation courses studied within India.
The benefit is paid in cash and combines several components: monthly maintenance charges set by course and hostel or day-scholar status, the compulsory institutional fees a scholar owes (such as tuition, enrolment, library, examination and medical fees), and limited support for approved study loans, study tours and thesis typing or printing. From 2021-22, payments are released through Direct Benefit Transfer.
The award is open to Indian nationals who are permanently settled in Haryana and who have passed matriculation or an equivalent examination. Selection turns on the parents' or guardians' total annual income from all sources, and the scheme states explicitly that it is decided on income and not on caste, with lower-income applicants given precedence. Correspondence courses are not eligible, and a scholar cannot hold another scholarship of equal or higher value at the same time.
Sources: Directorate of Higher Education, Haryana - Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to Lower Income Group Student (official scheme text) · Har-Chhatravratti - Department of Higher Education, Haryana scholarship portal · Buddy4Study - Post Matric Scholarship to Lower Income Group Students, 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 a national of India. | |
| The applicant should permanently reside in Haryana. | |
| The applicant should belong to the lower-income group as defined under the scheme guidelines. | |
| The applicant should have passed the matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. | |
| The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation course, such as | National Fire Service College, Nagpur. |
| The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation course, such as | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Course. |
| The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation course, such as | Courses at Training Ship Dufferin or Military College, Dehradun. |
| The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation course, such as | Pre-examination training courses for IAS/IPS, etc. |
| The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation course, such as | _Students in Class XI/XII under continuous school courses are ineligible unless the 10th class is equivalent to matriculation._ |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- The applicant pursuing studies through correspondence courses.
- The applicant continuing professional studies in a different line after completing education in one professional line (e.g., pursuing LLB after B.Ed.).
- The applicant holding any other scholarship/stipend of a higher value while availing of this scholarship.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Maintenance Allowances
- ₹75/month for hostel residents and ₹60/month for day scholars pursuing degree courses in engineering, technology, medicine, architecture, and similar disciplines.
- ₹65/month for hostel residents and ₹50/month for day scholars pursuing diploma/certificate courses in engineering, technology, or medicine.
- ₹60/month for postgraduate courses in agriculture or community development (₹45 for day scholars).
- ₹40/month for undergraduate courses like B.Sc., B.Com., or equivalent (₹27 for day scholars).
- Tuition and Other Fees
- Coverage of mandatory fees, including tuition, library, games, medical, and examination fees, payable to the institution.
- Up to ₹100 per year for professional courses, covering travel expenses (train, bus, etc.).
- Thesis Printing Charges
- Coverage of expenses for typing or printing the thesis for postgraduate students.
- Mode of Disbursement
- Direct transfer to the beneficiary’s bank account or payment through the institution. Students are advised to get the Aadhaar Seeding done in their Bank account before applying for the scholarship.
- Frequency of Disbursement
- Monthly maintenance allowances and reimbursement of other fees on a semester/annual basis.
- Scholarships are valid only for the duration of the recognized course in a recognized institution.
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
PMSLIG – 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.