State SchemeVerified for 2026

Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • * Caste Certificate (Digital SC)
  • * Tahsildar Income Certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs)
  • * College Bonafide and Nodal approved fee structure
  • * Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook
  • * Passed Marksheets

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

Q.What is the family income limit for SC students in Punjab?

The annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs.

Q.Is this scholarship paid via DBT?

Yes, all stipends and fee reimbursements are credited to the student's active Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Q.Who issues the valid income certificate?

The certificate must be issued by a competent revenue authority, such as Tehsildar or Naib Tehsildar.