Post-Matric Scholarship to ST

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the Scheduled Tribe students studying at post matriculation or post secondary stages to enable them to complete their education. The Income ceiling of parents/guardian does not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- p.a. The scholarship amount is credited directly into the bank a/c of the students.

The scholarship is given for study of various recognized post secondary courses pursued in recognized educational institutions. Since the maintenance allowance for different courses vary widely, the same have been grouped into 4 categories and shown below as I, II, III, and IV. The amount of scholarship admissible for each group has also been indicated below. Tuition fees and compulsory non-refundable fees are also paid as per approved rate of the Govt. institution.

The State Government follows the rates fixed by the Government of India. However, in cases of Post-Matric Scholarship for hostellers in Group II, III & IV are less (Rs. 820/-, 570/- & Rs.380/- per month respectively) than the rates fixed by the State Government, the State Govt. pays at higher rates fixed by the State Govt. (Rs.1,000/- per month) and the additional burden is borne by the State Government.