What is Meghalaya ST/SC Post-Matric Scholarship?
The Meghalaya State Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) students provides ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 per year to support higher education beyond Class 10. The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, book and stationery allowance, and hostel allowance for eligible ST/SC students enrolled in government and recognized private colleges, polytechnics, ITIs, and professional courses. Implemented by the Education Department through the Tribal Affairs Department, the scheme ensures Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, and other tribal students from economically weaker families can continue education in degree, diploma, and professional programmes without financial barriers. The scholarship is credited directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.
Meghalaya ST/SC Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Meghalaya State Post-Matric Scholarship for ST/SC Students 2026 — ₹3,000–₹15,000/Year | Education Department Meghalaya |
| State | Meghalaya (मेघालय) |
| Launched By | Government of Meghalaya |
| Launch Year | 2010 |
| Benefit | ₹3,000–₹15,000/year post-matric scholarship for Meghalaya ST/SC students — tuition, maintenance, books, and hostel allowance via DBT |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 50,000+ beneficiaries |
| Last Verified | 28 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://megstateportal.gov.in |
मेघालय राज्य पोस्ट-मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति खासी, जयंतिया, गारो और अन्य ST/SC समुदायों के छात्रों को कक्षा 10 के बाद उच्च शिक्षा के लिए ₹3,000 से ₹15,000 प्रतिवर्ष देती है। ट्यूशन फीस, रखरखाव भत्ता, पुस्तक-लेखन सामग्री भत्ता और छात्रावास भत्ता शामिल हैं। शिक्षा विभाग और जनजातीय मामलों के विभाग द्वारा लागू। megstateportal.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें। DBT के माध्यम से सीधे Aadhaar-linked बैंक खाते में भुगतान।
📌 फायदा: ₹3,000–₹15,000/वर्ष — मेघालय ST/SC छात्रों के लिए पोस्ट-मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति — ट्यूशन, रखरखाव, पुस्तकें, छात्रावास भत्ता — DBT
पात्रता:
मेघालय का स्थायी ST/SC निवासी, कक्षा 10 उत्तीर्ण, कक्षा 11/12/कॉलेज/डिप्लोमा/ITI में नामांकित, परिवार आय ₹2.5 लाख से कम, 75%+ उपस्थिति, कोई अन्य केंद्रीय छात्रवृत्ति नहीं।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
megstateportal.gov.in पर रजिस्टर करें → ऑनलाइन फॉर्म भरें → दस्तावेज़ अपलोड करें (आधार, ST/SC प्रमाण, कक्षा 10 मार्कशीट, प्रवेश प्रमाण पत्र, आय प्रमाण, बैंक पासबुक) → सबमिट करें → संस्था और जिला अधिकारी सत्यापन → DBT के माध्यम से छात्रवृत्ति।
Benefits of Meghalaya ST/SC Post-Matric Scholarship
✅ ₹3,000–₹15,000/year post-matric scholarship for Meghalaya ST/SC students — tuition, maintenance, books, and hostel allowance via DBT
Who is Eligible for Meghalaya ST/SC Post-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ Permanent resident of Meghalaya from a recognized Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Scheduled Caste (SC) community
- ✓ Passed Class 10 (MBOSE or CBSE/ICSE) and enrolled in Class 11, 12, or higher education (degree, diploma, ITI, polytechnic, or professional course)
- ✓ Family annual income below ₹2.5 lakh
- ✓ Enrolled in a government or recognized private college/institution in Meghalaya or anywhere in India
- ✓ Regular attendance of minimum 75% in current academic year
- ✓ Not simultaneously receiving a scholarship from any other central government scholarship for the same course
Documents Required for Meghalaya ST/SC Post-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for Meghalaya ST/SC Post-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1Visit the Meghalaya State Scholarship Portal at megstateportal.gov.in and register as a new applicant
- 2Fill the online application form with personal, family income, course enrollment, and bank account details
- 3Upload scanned copies of Aadhaar, ST/SC certificate, Class 10 marksheet, admission certificate, income certificate, and bank passbook
- 4Submit the application online; note the application reference number
- 5Institution verifies enrollment and attendance; District Tribal Affairs Officer verifies tribal certificate and income
- 6On approval, scholarship amount (₹3,000–₹15,000/year) is credited to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT
Official Government Portal — Meghalaya
Applications go through megstateportal.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply at megstateportal.gov.in