A new scholarship scheme has been introduced for the Scheduled caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backwards Class students of Sikkim who are currently enrolled in class 11th, 12th, or higher education level. Through the implementation of the Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship 2024, meritorious and needy students will get financial help to cover their educational expenses. Students who got selected under the Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship 2024 will need to fulfill all the eligibility criteria required for registration.
The registration process will end on 29th February 2024. So, students must fill out their application form in online form via visiting the official website. All the information related to the Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship 2024 will be available in their post.
About Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship
The Post Matric Scholarship is introduced by the SC/ST and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha for the SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS students to financially support them. The SC/ST students will get a scholarship amount of up to Rs.7000 for day scholars and Rs.13000 for hostellers. The OBC/SEBC/EWS students will get Rs.240 for day scholars and Rs.200 per year for hostellers; this scholarship amount will depend on the students who are hostellers or day scholars. The scholarship amount will be transferred into the bank account of the candidates via the DBT method.
- The annual family income of candidates from the SC/ST/OBC community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh. The best part of this Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship is that there are no Application fees for its submission. The selection of students will be done based on their eligibility criteria and academic records.
Also Read: Sikkim Scholarship
The objective of the Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship
The main aim of the Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship is to make all the financially weak students educated the same as the financially privileged students. With the rising amount of college fees, many students are not able to pay it, as they are about to take a drop in their education. Through this Sikkim Post, Matric Scholarship will easily pay their fees. The selected students will receive a Scholarship amount for the duration of their pursuing course.
- Many students are very motivated towards their studies but the high rising amount of school fees cannot be affordable by economically disadvantaged students. This will encourage many talented students to fulfill their passion and make their families or India proud.
Key Highlights of Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship
Launched By | SC/ST and MBC Welfare Department, Government of India |
Name of Scholarship | Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship |
Objective | To provide financial assistance to deserving students |
Benefits | Financial assistance |
Eligibility Criteria | Students from class 11th, 12th and higher education who belong to SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS |
Deadline | 29th February 2024 |
Official Website | scholarships gov in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Sikkim.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OBC, EWS Community of state. .
- The candidate must enroll in class 11th, 12th, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate level.
- The annual family income of candidates from SC, ST, OBC, EWS communities should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Applicants should not be involved in any other scholarship program.
Benefits of Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship
- The Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship is introduced by the SC/ST and MBC Welfare Department, Government of India for the SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS students for financially supporting them.
- The OBC/SEBC/EWS students will get Rs.240 for day scholars and Rs.200 per year for hostellers.
- The SC/ST students will get a scholarship amount up to Rs.7000 for day scholars and Rs.13000 for hostellers.
- This scholarship amount will depend on the students who are hostellers or day scholars.
- The scholarship amount will be transferred into the bank account of candidates via DBT method.
Also Read: CM Scholarship Sikkim
Required Documents
- College/Institution ID
- Residential Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Institute Declaration Certificate
- Matriculation Certificate of the Student
- Divyang Certificate in case of differently able students
- Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Valid Mobile Number
- Valid Email ID
- Marksheet and Certificate of last qualifying examination.
- Bank Account
Reward Details
For Scheduled Caste:
Groups | Amount (Annually) |
Group 1 Degree and Postgraduate 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 |
Scheduled Tribe Community:
Groups | Amount (Annually) |
Group 1 Degree and Postgraduate 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 Allowance for ST students with Disability
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/- |
Important Dates
The last date for Registration under the Sikkim PostGraduation Scholarship will be on 29th February 2024.
Application Fee
There will be no application fees required for filling the application form.
Selection Process
The selection of students will be done based on their eligibility criteria and academic records.
Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship Apply Online 2024
- Applicants first need to visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal.
- The homepage will appear on your screen, here you have to click on the New Registration option.
- Now the registration page will appear on your screen. If in all the necessary details such as:
- State
- Scholarship Category
- Name of the student
- Scheme type
- Gender
- Mobile number
- Email ID
- Bank IFSC code
- Bank account number
- Identification details
- After filling all these steps click on the submit button. All the process of registration will be completed.
Login for Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship
- Applicants first need to visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal.
- The homepage will appear on your screen, here you have to click on the Login button.
- The login page will appear on your screen, fill in the following details:
- Application Id
- Password
- Captcha code
- After filling all these details click on the Login button to complete the details.
Renewal of Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship
- Applicants first need to visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal.
- The homepage will appear on your screen, here you have to click on the Renewal Application option.
- After that the Renewal Login page opens on your screen.
- Here fill in the following details:
- Application Id
- Password
- Captcha code
- After filling all these details click on the Renewal Login button to complete the details.
Contact Details
For any technical queries, please call on the given Helpdesk at helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in or 0120 – 6619540 (from 8 AM to 8 PM on all days, excluding holidays)
FAQs
How much scholarship amount will be given to the selected students?
The selected students will get a specific scholarship amount to cover their Diploma, UG, and PG course fees.
What is the eligibility criteria for the Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship?
Candidates must be permanent residents of Sikkim the candidate should enroll in classes 11th, 12th, Diploma, UG, and PG courses.
What is the selection process for registration under the Sikkim Post Matric Scholarship?
The selection of students will be done based on their eligibility criteria and documents uploaded with the application form.