Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/BC Students Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-cum-means selection based on community status (SC/BC) and family income limit (under ₹2.5L for SC, under ₹1.5L for BC) processed via Dr. Ambedkar portal.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.