Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC, Chhattisgarh 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC, Chhattisgarh 2025-26 is a crucial initiative by the Department of Tribal and Scheduled Caste, Government of Chhattisgarh. This scholarship program aims to provide vital financial assistance to students from the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backwards Classes (OBC) communities within Chhattisgarh, enabling them to pursue higher education at the post-matric level without financial constraints. It is designed to foster educational access and equity across the state.
Applications for this scholarship will open on August 1, 2025, and the deadline for submission is November 30, 2025.
Selected students are eligible to receive substantial financial support, with specific benefits tailored to their caste category and whether they reside in a hostel or not:
• SC/ST Hostellers: Will be awarded a scholarship amounting to ₹3,800 per annum.
• SC/ST Non-Hostellers: Will receive a scholarship worth ₹2,250 per annum.
• OBC Hostellers in Class 11: Will be granted a scholarship of ₹1,000 per annum.
• OBC Hostellers in Class 12: Will receive ₹1,100 per annum.
• OBC Non-Hostellers in Class 11: Are eligible for ₹600 per annum.
• OBC Non-Hostellers in Class 12: Will receive ₹700 per annum.
The selection process for this scholarship is based on candidates fulfilling all the specified eligibility criteria. For any further queries or information, you may contact the Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Department at Room No S-4, Mahanadi Bhawan, New Raipur, Chhattisgarh • 492015, or send an email to ctd.cg@nic.in. The official source of this scholarship information is postmatric-scholarship.cg.nic.in.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
• Be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
• Belong to either the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backwards Classes (OBC) category.
• Have secured a minimum of 50% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
• Be currently studying in Class 11 or a higher class at a recognized educational institution within the state of Chhattisgarh.
• Fulfill the specified annual family income criteria, which vary by category:
• For OBC students: The annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000.
• For SC/ST students: The annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents along with their application:
• Domicile certificate, proving permanent residency in Chhattisgarh.
• Caste certificate, verifying belonging to SC, ST, or OBC category.
• Birth certificate as proof of age.
• Income certificate of parents/guardian, to confirm family income status.
• A recent passport-size photograph.
• A self-attested copy of the marksheet or certificate from the last qualifying examination.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the 'Apply Now' button to initiate the application process.
Step 2: If you are a new applicant, click on the 'Register' button and proceed to fill in all the necessary registration details. If you are already registered, you can log in directly using your Gmail account, mobile number, or email ID.
Step 3: After logging in or registering, navigate to the 'Students Corner' section on the portal. Within this section, locate and click on 'Register Yourself'.
Step 4: Carefully fill in all the required personal and academic details as prompted in the registration form. Once all information is entered and reviewed, click on 'Save & Register' to finalize your registration.
Step 5: Upon successful registration, continue to complete the remaining sections of the application form, ensuring all required details are provided. Upload all the necessary supporting documents as specified, and finally, submit your complete application.