Post Matric Scholarship for Jammu & Kashmir 2023-24: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India invites online applications for Post Matric Scholarship for Students of Jammu and Kashmir through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Interested and eligible students can apply online on the NSP Portal i.e. scholarships.gov.in All the information related to this Scholarship is given below, after reading which you can easily apply online.
Post Matric Scholarship for Jammu & Kashmir: Overview
| Scholarship Name | Post Matric Scholarship for Jammu & Kashmir |
| Department Name | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India |
| State/UT | Jammu and Kashmir (J & K) |
| Academic Year | 2023-24 |
| Eligible Category | Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
| Homepage | Scholarship Online |
Application Last Date
| For SC Students | 10th March 2024 |
| For ST Students | 29th February 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Student should have passed the Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education.
- Students belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Category.
- Student Should belong to Jammu and Kashmir.
- Family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.2,50,000/- (Rs. two lakh fifty thousand) per annum. (for SC)
- Family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.2,00,000/- (Rs. two lakh) per annum. (for ST)
- Students who persue their studies through crosspondance course are also eligible.
- The student should not be getting any other scholarship.
Post Matric Scholarship for Jammu & Kashmir Scholarship Amount
For Scheduled Caste (SC) Students
| Groups | Amount (Annualy) |
|---|---|
| Group 1 Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses | • Day Scholars – 7000/- • Hostelers – 13500/- |
| Group 2 Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate | • Day Scholars – 6500/- • Hostelers – 9500/- |
| Group 3 Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 2 | • Day Scholars – 3000/- • Hostelers – 6000/- |
| Group 4 All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses | • Day Scholars – 2500/- • Hostelers – 4000/- |
| Additional Disability Allowance (if Applicable) | 10% Extra Allowance |
For Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students
| Groups | Amount (Annualy) |
|---|---|
| Group 1 Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses | • Day Scholars – 5500/- • Hostelers – 12000/- |
| Group 2 Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate | • Day Scholars – 5300/- • Hostelers – 8200/- |
| Group 3 Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 2 | • Day Scholars – 3000/- • Hostelers – 5700/- |
| Group 4 All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses | • Day Scholars – 2300/- • Hostelers – 3800/- |
| Additional Disability Allowance (if Applicable) | • Day Scholars – 7200/- • Hostelers – 9600/- |
Additional Allowances for ST Students with Disabilities
| Level | Reader Allowance (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| Group 1 & 2 | Rs. 240/- |
| Group 3 | Rs. 200/- |
| Group 4 | Rs. 160/- |
| Transport Allowance | Rs. 160/- |
| Escort Allowance | Rs. 160/- |
| Special Pay | Rs. 160/- |
| Allowance for extra Coaching | Rs. 240/- |
Other Allowance for ST Students
| Study Tour | Rs. 1600/- Per Annum |
| Thesis Typing/ Printing Charge | Rs. 1600/- |
| Book Allowance | Rs. 1200/- |