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Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)

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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Affairs / Minority Affairs

On NSP, each of the 22 states and UTs listed below sets its own 2026-27 last date for each scheme (read on NSP on 6 Oct 2026). Other states run these schemes on their own portals. Source: scholarships.gov.in ↗

Largest central scheme family for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students in post-class-10 education. Covers tuition + monthly stipend + book grant. Applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or your state's scholarship portal — each state implements the scheme for its students.

2026-27 last dates on NSP, by state

Read on NSP (scholarships.gov.in → Centrally Sponsored Schemes) on 6 Oct 2026. NSP can extend dates; check the portal before the day.

52 post-matric rows for 22 states and UTs: 45 open today, 4 closed or past their last date, 3 not yet opened on NSP.

NSP 2026-27 post-matric windows by state, as read on NSP on 6 Oct 2026
Scheme, as NSP printed itOpensLast dateStatus
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For ST Students-Andaman And Nicobar3 Aug 202631 Dec 2026Open
Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship For Economically Backward Class Students-Andaman And NicobarNot yet openedNot shownNot yet opened on NSP
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC Students - Andaman And Nicobar3 Jul 202631 Oct 2026Open
Arunachal Pradesh
Umbrella Scheme For Education Of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) For ST Students Arunachal Pradesh7 Aug 202616 Oct 2026Open
Assam
Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students - Assam1 Jun 202615 Oct 2026Open
Post Matric Scholarship To ST Students - Assam6 Jul 20266 Oct 2026Last date 6 Oct 2026 has passed; NSP may have extended it
Post Matric Scholarship To OBC Students - Assam1 Jun 202630 Sep 2026Closed on 30 Sep 2026
Chandigarh
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For SC - Chandigarh1 Jun 202630 Nov 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC,EBC And DNT Students-Chandigarh1 Jun 202630 Nov 2026Open
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For Transgender Students-Chandigarh8 Jun 202630 Nov 2026Open
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Post Matric Scholarship To SC Students -Dnhdd29 Jul 202631 Oct 2026Open
Post Matric Scholarship To ST Students-Dnhdd29 Jul 202631 Oct 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For EBC Students -Dnhdd29 Jul 202631 Oct 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC Students-Dnhdd29 Jul 202631 Oct 2026Open
Delhi
Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students - Delhi21 Aug 202615 Feb 2027Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC EBC And DNT - Delhi21 Aug 202615 Feb 2027Open
Goa
Post Matric Scholarship For SC - Goa3 Aug 202630 Nov 2026Open
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students-Goa1 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Open
Haryana
Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students - Haryana9 Sep 202631 Jan 2027Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC EBC And DNT - Haryana9 Sep 202631 Jan 2027Open
Himachal Pradesh
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For SC Students-Himachal Pradesh4 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For ST Students-Himachal Pradesh4 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship For OBC,EBC And DNT Students-Himachal Pradesh4 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Jammu and Kashmir
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students-Jammu And Kashmir10 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Open
Post Matric Scholarship To ST Students -Jammu And Kashmir22 Jul 202615 Oct 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC EBC And DNT - Jammu And Kashmir22 Jul 202631 Oct 2026Open
Ladakh
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students-Ladakh3 Sep 202610 Oct 2026Last date 10 Oct 2026 has passed; NSP may have extended it
Maharashtra
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC EBC And DNT - Maharashtra17 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Open
Manipur
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students- Manipur2 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students-Manipur1 Aug 202630 Oct 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship For OBC Students Manipur2 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Meghalaya
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students-Meghalaya15 Jun 202630 Oct 2026Open
Umbrella Scheme For Education Of ST Childern - Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) For ST Students-Meghalaya3 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Open
Mizoram
Post Matric Scholarship To ST Students - Mizoram1 Jul 202617 Oct 2026Open
Nagaland
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For ST Students - Nagaland1 Jul 202630 Sep 2026Closed on 30 Sep 2026
Puducherry
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students-Puducherry23 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students-Puducherry23 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship To OBC Studetnts -Puducherry15 Jul 202630 Oct 2026Open
Punjab
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scheme For SC Students-Punjab1 Jul 202615 Nov 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For OBC EBC And DNT - Punjab15 Jul 202620 Nov 2026Open
Sikkim
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students - Sikkim1 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For ST Students-Sikkim1 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship For OBC,EBC And DNT Students-Sikkim1 Jun 202631 Oct 2026Open
Tripura
Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students Tripura2 Jun 202610 Jan 2027Open
Umbrella Scheme For Education Of ST Childern - Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) For ST Students-Tripura15 Aug 202631 Oct 2026Open
Dr.Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship For Economically Backward Classes (EBC) -TripuraNot yet openedNot shownNot yet opened on NSP
Postmatric Scholarship For OBC Students - Tripura9 Jun 202631 Dec 2026Open
Uttarakhand
Post-Matric Scholarship For SC Students-Uttarakhand2 Jun 202630 Nov 2026Open
Post-Matric Scholarship For ST Students-Uttarakhand2 Jun 202630 Nov 2026Open
Post Matric Scholarship For EBC Students-Uttarakhand2 Jun 202630 Nov 2026Open
Post-Matric Scholarship For OBC Students-Uttarakhand2 Jun 202630 Nov 2026Open
West Bengal
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarsip Scheme For SC -West BengalNot yet openedNot shownNot yet opened on NSP

States not listed run these schemes on their own portals, for example: Telangana ePass Post-Matric Scholarship, UP Scholarship (Sashakta Abhibhavak Yojna + Post-Matric) and Kerala State Scholarships (e-Grantz). NSP's list has no row for minority-community students.

Amount
Tuition fees + maintenance allowance ₹230–₹1,200/month + book grant. Total ₹4,000–₹13,500/year depending on hostel/day-scholar status.
Level
Class 11–12, Diploma / ITI, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State
National (all India)
Usual window
Usually Oct–Dec each year (check NSP)
Categories
SC, ST, OBC, MIN
Income ceiling
₹2.5 lakh / year

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Eligibility

Family income ceiling (parents' income from all sources, per the scheme guidelines): ₹2.5 lakh a year for SC, ST and OBC/EBC/DNT students; ₹2 lakh for minority students, who also need at least 50% marks in the previous final exam. Indian citizen, studying after Class 10 in a recognised institution.

Questions

Who is eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)?
Family income ceiling (parents' income from all sources, per the scheme guidelines): ₹2.5 lakh a year for SC, ST and OBC/EBC/DNT students; ₹2 lakh for minority students, who also need at least 50% marks in the previous final exam. Indian citizen, studying after Class 10 in a recognised institution. Reserved for SC/ST/OBC/MIN categories. Family income ceiling ₹2.5 lakh a year.
How much does Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) pay?
Tuition fees + maintenance allowance ₹230–₹1,200/month + book grant. Total ₹4,000–₹13,500/year depending on hostel/day-scholar status.
How do I apply for Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)?
Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. On NSP, each of the 22 states and UTs listed on this page sets its own 2026-27 last date for each scheme (read on NSP on 6 Oct 2026). Other states run these schemes on their own portals. NSP can extend dates, so check the portal before the day.

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