GOI’s Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students

The GOI’s Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students is a financial assistance scheme aimed at supporting Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship is available for various courses after the Secondary School Certificate (SSC), providing maintenance allowances based on the type of course and the student's living situation (hosteller or day scholar). The scheme is managed by the Tribal Development Department and is applicable across India.

• Group 1: Rs. 12,000 per annum for hostellers and Rs. 5,500 per annum for day scholars (Degree and Post Graduate level courses including M.Phil., Ph.D., and Post Doctoral research in Medicine, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Commercial Pilot License, C.A., L.L.M., etc.)
• Group 2: Rs. 8,200 per annum for hostellers and Rs. 5,300 per annum for day scholars (Graduate/Post Graduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like B.Pharma, Nursing, LLB, etc.)
• Group 3: Rs. 5,700 per annum for hostellers and Rs. 3,000 per annum for day scholars (All other courses leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group I & II)
• Group 4: Rs. 3,800 per annum for hostellers and Rs. 2,300 per annum for day scholars (All post-matriculation level non-degree courses)
• Full tuition fee and other compulsory fees as prescribed by the FRC are also covered.

The scheme is open to all ST students who are pursuing higher education after completing their SSC. There are no specific social or economic standards, and the family income limit is set at Rs. 250,000 per annum.

Online

1. Visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: Digital Gujarat
2. Fill out the online application form.
3. Submit the application to the Principal of the corresponding institution.
4. Required documents include Aadhar Card, Affidavit, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, proof of native place, last year mark sheets, passport size photos, and PH Certificate from Civil Surgeon.