Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Punjab 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Punjab 2025-26, is an exceptional opportunity extended by the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Government of Punjab. This scholarship program is specifically designed to provide essential financial assistance to students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. It targets those who are pursuing their education at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stages, particularly students in Class 11 and above.
The core objective of this initiative is to alleviate financial barriers, enabling eligible OBC students to pursue and complete their higher education seamlessly. Selected scholars will be awarded a monthly maintenance allowance, which can be up to ₹750, along with various other supplementary benefits. These additional provisions include study tour charges, reader allowance for blind students, and thesis typing/printing charges for research scholars, ensuring comprehensive support.
The application deadline for this crucial scholarship is December 31, 2025. This program underscores the Government of Punjab's commitment to fostering educational equity and empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Punjab 2025-26, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
• Be a domicile of Punjab.
• Belong to the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) category.
• Have successfully passed the matriculation or higher secondary examination from a recognised university or board of education.
• Be currently pursuing a post-matriculation or post-secondary course from a recognised institution/college.
• Have a total annual family income below ₹1,00,000 from all sources.
Required Documents
Applicants for the Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Punjab 2025-26, are required to submit the following documents:
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate
• Annual income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by a competent authority
• Class 10 & 12 marksheet/certificate
• Bonafide certificate from the current institution
• Disabled certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Punjab 2025-26, by following these detailed steps:
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button. This will direct you to the application portal.
2. Register on the portal. If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and provide all the necessary registration details.
3. Log in if already registered. If you have an existing account, simply log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
4. Navigate to 'Student Registration'. After initial registration or login, find and click on the 'Student Registration' option to proceed with filling in your personal and academic information.
5. Complete the application form. Once successfully logged in, fill in all the required information accurately in the application form.
6. Upload relevant documents. Ensure all necessary documents, as specified in the eligibility criteria, are uploaded in the prescribed format.
7. Submit the application. After reviewing all entered details and uploaded documents, submit your application.