Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Chandigarh) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,50,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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.