Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students, Punjab 2025-26

This scholarship is provided by Government of Punjab and the value of this scholarship is A maintenance allowance of up to ₹750 and other benefits.

Open for

OBC students of Class 11 and above

Provided by

Government of Punjab

Deadline

31 Dec 2025

Scholarship Value

A maintenance allowance of up to ₹750 and other benefits

The selected scholars will receive a monthly maintenance allowance as follows:-

Group Courses

Hosteller (in ₹ per month) Day Scholars (in ₹ per month)

Group 1 a) Degree and Post Graduate level courses including M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognised systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/ Applications.

b) Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course

c) Postgraduate Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine.

d) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.

E) M. Phil., Ph.D., and Post Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc., etc.)

• In existing Group 2 courses
• In existing Group 3 courses
• f) L.L.M.
• 750 350
• Group 2 a) Graduate/postgraduate courses leading to degree, diploma, or certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2)
• b) Postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group 1 (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./ M. Ed./M.Pharm, etc.) 510 335
• Group 3 All other courses leading to a graduate degree that are not covered under Groups 1 & 2 (e.g. BA/B Sc/BCom, etc.) 400 210
• Group 4 All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which the entrance qualification is High School (Class 10), e.g. senior secondary certificate (class 11 and 12), both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in polytechnics, etc. 260 160
• Note - Scholars who are entitled to free board and/or lodging will be paid a maintenance charge at 1/3rd of the rate for Hostellers.
• Additional Provision for students with disabilities -

1) Reader Allowance for Blind Students

• Level of Courses Allowance per month (In ₹ )
• Group 1 and 2 175
• Group 3 130
• Group 4 90
• 2) Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹ 900 per annum limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the student on transportation charges etc. will be paid to the scholars studying professional and technical courses provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar for completion of his/her course of study.
• 3) Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹ 1,000 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

1. 1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2. 2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3. 3Navigate to 'Student Registration' and click it, then fill in all the required details
4. 4After successful registration, log in using the valid email ID and password.
5. 5Fill in the required information, upload all relevant documents and submit the application.