State SchemeVerified for 2026

Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/BC Students Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Aadhaar
  • Domicile
  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Marksheets
  • Bank passbook
  • Photo

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/BC Students

Q.What is the family income limit?

The annual household income limit is ₹2.5 Lakhs for SC category candidates, and ranges between ₹1.0 Lakh and ₹1.5 Lakhs for BC/OBC category candidates.

Q.How do I check my payment status?

Log in to the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship portal (scholarships.punjab.gov.in), navigate to your student profile, and view your department verification and disbursement status.

Q.Do I need to submit physical copies?

Yes, after submitting the application online, you must print the form and submit a hard copy set with your certificates to your college's scholarship nodal officer.