Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students
by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Fees + Rs. 230-1,200/month
Centrally sponsored scholarship covering institutional fees and maintenance allowance for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing post-matriculation education across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Full duration of the post-matric course, renewable each year
Eligibility
Open to Scheduled Tribe students pursuing any recognised post-matriculation course from Class 11 onwards through undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, technical, or correspondence education. Annual parental income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000. Indian nationals studying in India only.
- Grade level
- Grade 11 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Indian nationality
- Belonging to Scheduled Tribe category with valid ST certificate
- Passed Matriculation or higher exam from a recognised board
- Parental annual income not exceeding Rs. 2,50,000
- Studying in India only
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Rewards and recognition
Award
Fees + maintenance
Two-component scholarship covering compulsory institutional fees subject to state-determined limits, plus monthly maintenance allowance ranging from Rs. 230 to Rs. 1,200 based on course of study and hostel or day scholar status.
Recognition
National scholarship recognition
What it covers
- Institutional fees subject to state norms
- Monthly maintenance allowance Rs. 230 to Rs. 1,200
- Hostel and day scholar variations as applicable
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration opened
- 1 Jun 2026
- Registration closed
- 31 Oct 2026
How to apply
- 1Register on the DBT Tribal portal at dbttribal.gov.in or the National Scholarship Portal
- 2Complete profile with personal, academic, and category details
- 3Select Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
- 4Upload ST certificate, income certificate, marksheets, and bank account details
- 5Submit application for institutional and state nodal officer verification
- 6Track application status through the portal until disbursement
Rules and guidelines
- Awardees are processed by the State or UT to which the applicant is permanently domiciled
- Scholarship is available for studies in India only
- Active bank account is required for Direct Benefit Transfer
- Renewal each year requires academic verification by the institution
Technology requirements
- Internet access
- Computer or mobile device for online application
About this opportunity
The Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students is a flagship centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The scheme was created to encourage Scheduled Tribe students to pursue higher education after Class 10 and reduce the financial burden on tribal families.
The scholarship is available to Scheduled Tribe students pursuing any recognised course requiring Matriculation or Class X qualification. Annual parental income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000. The scheme is applicable for studies in India and supports a wide range of academic, professional, technical, and correspondence courses.
Financial support has two components - payment of compulsory fees charged by educational institutions subject to state-determined limits, and a monthly maintenance allowance ranging from Rs. 230 to Rs. 1,200 based on the course of study and the hostel or day scholar status. The scheme has supported over 1.5 million ST beneficiaries across 30 states and union territories.
Applications are processed through state portals or the National Scholarship Portal. The Ministry releases funds to State Governments and UTs based on their proposals, with disbursement directly to beneficiary bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer.
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