Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (J&K)
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India & Directorate of Social Welfare J&K · Jammu & Kashmir
| Scheme Name | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (J&K) |
| Provided By | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India & Directorate of Social Welfare J&K |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
Find J&K SC Scholarship 2026 eligibility, amount, documents, last date, and online application guide for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric SC students.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹60k+
Pre-Matric covers ₹3,500 (day scholars) to ₹7,000 (hostellers) per year. Post-Matric provides full reimbursement of non-refundable tuition fees and maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 per month (approx ₹14,400/yr).
Tuition fee coverage and monthly maintenance stipend.
Note: Bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded for DBT payments.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 9-10, Class 11-12, UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, ITI |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | SC |
| Domicile State | Jammu & Kashmir |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Domicile Certificate of J&K
- ✓Scheduled Caste (SC) Caste Certificate
- ✓Income Certificate (family income under ₹2.5 Lakh)
- ✓Institution Verification Form / Bonafide
- ✓Current year fee receipt
- ✓Previous qualifying exam marksheet
Selection Process
Eligibility-based verification.
Renewal Policy
Passing the qualifying exams each year.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
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Register and obtain OTR ID.
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Log in and select Jammu & Kashmir SC Pre/Post-Matric Scholarship.
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Enter institutional details, upload certificates, and submit.
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Print the confirmation page for school/college submission.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the income cap for SC scholarship in J&K?
The annual family income limit from all sources is ₹2.50 Lakh for both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric components.
Can SC students studying outside J&K apply?
Yes, J&K domicile SC students studying in recognized institutions outside the UT can apply for the Post-Matric scheme through NSP.
What is the financial benefit of the SC Post-Matric scheme?
It reimburses all non-refundable compulsory fees charged by the institution and provides a monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200/month.
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