Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Chandigarh) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Resident of Chandigarh
Special Conditions
For Scheduled Caste students living in Chandigarh UT.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Chandigarh)
Q.What is the monthly maintenance allowance provided under this scholarship?
The monthly maintenance allowance varies based on the course group and hosteller/day scholar status. For Group 1 courses, hostellers receive ₹1,200 per month while day scholars receive ₹550 per month. The minimum allowance for Group 4 courses is ₹380 for hostellers and ₹230 for day scholars.
Q.Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
SC category students of Chandigarh studying in Class 11 and above, including postgraduate and doctoral levels, are eligible. Applicants must meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined in the scholarship guidelines.
Q.What additional benefits are provided to disabled SC students?
Disabled SC students receive additional allowances including reader allowance for blind students (₹160-240 per month depending on course level), escort allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholars, transport allowance up to ₹160 per month, and ₹240 per month for extra coaching for mentally retarded students.