The Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship is a Post-Matric scholarship scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students. The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Departments of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, ensuring equal educational opportunities for disadvantaged students pursuing higher education.
Short Summary
• Scholarship Name: Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
• Applicable States/UTs: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
• Target Group: SC and OBC students
• Education Level: Class 11 to Post-Doctoral courses
• Application Mode: Online
• Funding Type: Centrally Sponsored with State Implementation
• Scholarship Year: 2025–26
Benefits
• Tuition Fee Reimbursement up to 100%
• Maintenance Allowance: ₹230 to ₹1,200/month
• Non-refundable Compulsory Fees: Covered
• Study Tour/Thesis/Book Allowance: Up to ₹1,600 for research students
• Reader Allowance for blind students: ₹240 to ₹240/month
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student’s bank account
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a domicile of Punjab, Haryana, or Chandigarh
• Belong to SC/OBC category
• Studying in recognized post-matric institution in India
• Family income must not exceed:
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SC Category: ₹2.5 lakh per annum
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OBC Category: ₹1.5 lakh per annum
• Must not be availing any other scholarship for the same course
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (SC/OBC)
• Domicile Certificate of respective state/UT
• Income Certificate (issued after 31st March 2025)
• Previous Year’s Marksheet
• Institution Fee Receipt
• Bonafide Certificate from institution
• Bank Account Passbook (Student’s Name)
• Passport-size Photograph
Important Dates
| State/UT | Application Start Date | Last Date to Apply | Verification Deadline |
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| Punjab | 1st July 2025 | 31st October 2025 | 15th November 2025 |
| Haryana | 15th July 2025 | 30th September 2025 | 10th October 2025 |
| Chandigarh | 1st August 2025 | 15th October 2025 | 31st October 2025 |
Application Process
Punjab – https://scholarships.punjab.gov.in
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Register as a new user and log in
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Select Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship
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Fill in academic, personal, and bank details
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Upload documents and submit
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Submit printout to institution (if needed)
Haryana – https://harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in
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Visit portal and sign up as a student
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Complete profile and scholarship form
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Upload required documents and submit application
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Submit documents to college (if required)
Chandigarh – https://chdeducation.gov.in/scholarship
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Download/Apply online via official website
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Fill application form
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Attach relevant documents and submit to the education department/school/college
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Wait for acknowledgment and approval
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much amount can I receive for a scholarship?
You can receive ₹230–₹1,200 per month as a maintenance allowance along with full tuition and other academic fee coverage.
Q: What criteria should be met to be eligible for a scholarship?
You must be from SC/OBC category, resident of Punjab/Haryana/Chandigarh, and meet the income and academic requirements.
Q: How can I check my scholarship status?
Log in to your respective state portal and use your Application ID to check the status.
Q: What are my chances of gaining a scholarship?
If you meet all eligibility requirements and apply before the deadline with correct documents, your chances are very good.
Q: How do I know if I am eligible to apply?
Check your caste certificate, domicile, income level, and course enrollment. These determine eligibility.
Q: What should I submit with my scholarship application?
Aadhaar, caste, income, fee receipt, bonafide certificate, bank passbook, and photo.
Q: What is online application and login process for the scholarship?
Each state has its own portal. Register, log in, fill the form, upload documents, and submit.
Q: What is the official website for each state’s scholarship?
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Chandigarh: https://chdeducation.gov.in/scholarship
Q: How to check status?
Use the login dashboard on your respective portal to track the status.
Q: What is the last date to apply for 2025?
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Punjab: 31st October 2025
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Haryana: 30th September 2025
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Chandigarh: 15th October 2025
Contact Information (Sources and References)
Punjab
• Website: https://scholarships.punjab.gov.in
• Email: [email protected]
• Helpline: 1800-137-0015
Haryana
• Website: https://harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in
• Email: [email protected]
• Helpline: 0172-2564433
Chandigarh
• Website: https://chdeducation.gov.in/scholarship
• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Office: Education Department, Sector-9, Chandigarh