What is HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship?
Run by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department of Himachal Pradesh alongside the central Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, this Post-Matric Scholarship eases the cost of education for SC, OBC, and notified Minority students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) across the hill state. Anyone studying from Class 11 right up to PhD level in a recognised institution can claim full tuition-fee reimbursement together with a monthly maintenance allowance of ₹230 to ₹1,200, the exact figure depending on the course and on whether the student is a day scholar or a hosteller. Because the award is processed through the National Scholarships Portal and verified by the student's own college, the sanctioned amount lands directly in the Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT. Roughly 2 lakh learners across HP draw this support every year, and the application window opens around July and closes in November.
HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | हिमाचल प्रदेश SC/OBC/Minority Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,200/माह |
| State | Himachal Pradesh (हिमाचल प्रदेश) |
| Launched By | Government of Himachal Pradesh |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | Full tuition fee + ₹230-₹1,200/month for SC/OBC/Minority HP students Class 11 to PhD |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 2 lakh+ students annually in HP |
| Last Verified | 17 June 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
हिमाचल प्रदेश SC/OBC/Minority Post-Matric छात्रवृत्ति — Class 11 से PhD — पूर्ण tuition fee + ₹230-₹1,200/माह maintenance। 2 लाख+ HP छात्र। scholarship.hp.gov.in या scholarships.gov.in पर July-November में आवेदन।
पूर्ण tuition fee + ₹230-₹1,200/माह — SC/OBC/Minority — Class 11 से PhD — हिमाचल प्रदेश
हिमाचल प्रदेश SC/OBC/Minority पोस्ट-मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति 10वीं के बाद अध्ययनरत अनुसूचित जाति, अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग और अल्पसंख्यक विद्यार्थियों को पूर्ण ट्यूशन फी और ₹230–₹1,200/माह रखरखाव भत्ता देती है। यह छात्रवृत्ति केंद्र और राज्य सरकार की संयुक्त योजना है जो उच्च शिक्षा में पिछड़े वर्गों की भागीदारी बढ़ाने के लिए है। scholarships.gov.in (NSP) पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन किया जाता है।
📌 फायदा: पूर्ण ट्यूशन फी + ₹230–₹1,200/माह रखरखाव भत्ता — HP SC/OBC/Minority 10वीं के बाद के विद्यार्थियों के लिए
पात्रता:
हिमाचल प्रदेश का स्थायी निवासी SC/OBC/Minority विद्यार्थी, 10वीं उत्तीर्ण और मान्यता प्राप्त संस्थान में प्रवेश, SC/OBC के लिए वार्षिक आय ₹2.50 लाख और Minority के लिए ₹2 लाख से कम, जाति प्रमाण पत्र अनिवार्य।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarships.gov.in (NSP) पर ऑनलाइन पंजीकरण करें, HP राज्य और SC/OBC/Minority छात्रवृत्ति चुनें, जाति प्रमाण पत्र, आय प्रमाण पत्र, अंक पत्र और बोनाफाइड प्रमाण पत्र अपलोड करें।
Benefits of HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship
✅ Full tuition fee + ₹230-₹1,200/month for SC/OBC/Minority HP students Class 11 to PhD
पूर्ण tuition fee + ₹230-₹1,200/माह — SC/OBC/Minority — Class 11 से PhD — हिमाचल प्रदेश
Who is Eligible for HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ HP Domicile student belonging to SC, OBC, or Minority category (caste/category certificate from HP authority)
- ✓ Studying Class 11 to PhD in any recognised institution in HP or outside (HP domicile required)
- ✓ Family annual income: SC ≤ ₹2.5 lakh; OBC ≤ ₹1.5 lakh; Minority ≤ ₹2 lakh
- ✓ Not availing any other Central/State scholarship for the same year
- ✓ Aadhaar Card + Aadhaar-linked bank account
Documents Required for HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarships.gov.in पर जाएं और 'Post Matric Scholarship' section में HP select करें
- 2SC/OBC/Minority category choose करें और Student Registration complete करें
- 3Aadhaar OTP verify करें, login करें, application form भरें
- 4Caste certificate, income certificate, domicile, marksheet, bonafide, fee receipt, bank passbook upload करें
- 5Institution verify करेगी → Social Welfare Dept approve करेगी → DBT from bank in 60-90 days
Official Government Portal — Himachal Pradesh
scholarships.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Himachal Pradesh government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 Apply at National Scholarships PortalReal-Life Examples — Are You Eligible for HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship?
Not sure you qualify? Compare yourself with these HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship scenarios:
SC-category HP domicile student in a recognised B.Tech college, family income ₹2.1 lakh, valid SC certificate from HP authority
Eligible — SC ceiling is ₹2.5 lakh and income is below it; HP domicile plus a recognised institution from Class 11 to PhD qualifies for full tuition reimbursement and maintenance allowance.
OBC student from HP doing PG, family income ₹1.9 lakh, all documents in order
Not eligible — OBC ceiling is ₹1.5 lakh and ₹1.9 lakh exceeds it — even though SC students at that income would qualify, the OBC limit is lower, so this application is ineligible on income grounds.
Minority (Sikh) student, HP domicile, Class 12, family income ₹1.4 lakh, not drawing any other scholarship
Eligible — Minority ceiling is ₹2 lakh and income is well under it; the student meets domicile, category, course-level and the no-double-scholarship conditions.
Treat these as guidance; the portal's own eligibility check is authoritative.
Common Mistakes — Why HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Applications Get Rejected
- ✗Caste/category certificate issued by a non-HP authority or in a format the portal does not accept, so verification fails.
- ✗Income certificate that is outdated or not issued by the Tehsildar, leading to rejection at the income-check stage.
- ✗Bank account not seeded/linked with Aadhaar, so the DBT credit bounces even after sanction.
- ✗Missing the annual July-November application or renewal window and assuming last year's approval carries forward automatically.
Insider Tips for HP SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship
- →Get the income certificate from the Tehsildar refreshed before the window opens so it is current when you upload it.
- →Seed your bank account with Aadhaar early and confirm it is the same number used on the NSP profile, to avoid DBT failures.
- →Keep scanned copies of the caste certificate, domicile, marksheet, bonafide and fee receipt in one folder so each year's renewal is quick.
- →Submit early in the window and follow up with your college so it completes institutional verification before the cut-off, since the chain is student → institution → department.