Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship | Application Form, Eligibility

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Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship | Application Form, Online Registration, Eligibility @ scholarships.gov.in: The Government of Chandigarh has enabled a scheme called Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship which is for the SC/ OBC/ EBC Students in order to provide/ supplement financial assistance to complete their education. Whereas, this article mentions each and every single detail regarding the Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship. Further, by referring to the below sections, you can know the Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship Eligibility before applying for this scholarship.

Moreover, in this article, Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship Registration Process is been stated in a precise way, also get to know the Required Documents to apply for Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship by checking out this article. Hence, we suggest the candidates make use of this wonderful opportunity where, in turn, it helps one’s life to accomplish their education.

Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship – Overview

Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship Objectives

For SC Students

The objective of the scheme is to provide/ supplement financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste students studying at the post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.

For OBC Students

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the OBC students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.

For EBC Students

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the Economically Backward Class (EBC) students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education

Scope of Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship

For SC Students

These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the Government of the State/ Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. permanently settled or domiciled, as per the terms of domicile decided by the State, will be eligible to avail PMS-SC from the domiciled State/ UT. The domicile State/ UT shall keep the parent State informed with all particulars.

For OBC Students

These scholarships shall be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of State/ Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs, i.e. permanently settled.

For EBC Students

These scholarships shall be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of State/ Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs, i.e. permanently settled

Conditions of Eligibility to Apply for Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship

For SC Students

• The scholarships are open to nationals of India
• These scholarships will be given for the study of all recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses pursued in recognized Institutions/ Universities/ Colleges
• Only those candidates who belong to Scheduled Castes so specified in relation to the State/ Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs/ domiciled as determined by the State/ UT and who have passed the Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education will be eligible
• The ceiling on age limit for admission as regular students in different classes should be decided by concerned Institutions
• Candidates who after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education in different subjects e.g. I.Sc. after I.A. or B.Com. after B.A. in other subjects will not be eligible
• Students who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line,  e.g. L.L.B. after B.T./ B.Ed. will not be eligible
• Students pursuing Post Graduate courses in medicine will be eligible if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course
• Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses are also eligible. The term correspondence includes distant and continuing education for courses in Central/ State Universities only. The non-refundable fee shall be paid directly to the Students account
• All children of the same parents/ guardians will be entitled to receive the benefits of the scheme
• A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other scholarship/ stipend. If awarded any other scholarship/ stipend, the student can exercise his/ her option for either of the two scholarships /stipends, whichever is more beneficial to him/ her, and should inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution about the option made. No scholarship will be paid to the students under this scheme from the date he/she accepts another scholarship/stipend. The student can, however, accept free lodging or a grant or Adhoc monetary help from the State Government or any other source for the purchase of books, equipment or for meeting the expenses on board and lodging in addition to the scholarship amount paid under this scheme
• Scholarship holders  who  are  receiving  coaching  in  any  of the  pre-examination training centers with financial assistance from the Central Government/ State Government will not be eligible for stipends under the coaching schemes for the duration of the coaching program

For OBC Students

• The scholarships will be open to Indian nationals belonging to OBCs, as notified by. the Central Govt. /State Govt./ UT Admin
• These scholarships will be given for the study of all recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses pursued in recognized institutions.
• Candidates who, after passing one stage of education, are studying in the same stage of education in different subject e.g. I. Sc. after I.A or B.Com. after B.A. or M.A, in a subject after M.A in another subject will not be eligible
• Students who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line, e.g., LLB after B.T/ B. Ed will not be eligible
• Students studying in XI Class of the Higher Secondary School courses or the XII class of the Multipurpose High School will not be eligible for it being a continuous school course.
• Students pursuing Post-graduate courses in medicine will be eligible only if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course
• Students who after failing or passing the Under Graduate/ Post-Graduate examinations in Arts/ Science/ Commerce join any recognized professional or Technical certificate/ diploma/ degree courses will be awarded scholarships if otherwise eligible.
• Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses will be eligible for reimbursement of the non-refundable fees.
• Scholarships should be restricted up to two boys of the same parents/guardian This restriction will, however, not apply to girls
• A scholarship holder under this Scheme will not hold any other scholarship/ stipend. If awarded any other scholarship/ stipend, the students can exercise his/ her option for either of the two scholarships/ stipends, whichever is more beneficial to him/ her, and should inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution about the option made. No scholarship will be paid to the students under this Scheme from the date he/ she accepts any other scholarships/stipend. The student can, however, accept free lodging or a grant or ad-hoc monetary help from the State Government or any other source for the purchase of books, equipment, or for meeting the expenses on board and lodging, in addition to the scholarship amount paid under the Scheme
• Scholarship holders who are receiving coaching in any of the pre-examination training centers with financial assistance from the Central Government/ State Government will not be eligible for stipend under the coaching schemes for the duration of the coaching program
• Employed students whose income combined with the income of their parents/ guardians does not exceed Rs. 1.50 lakh per annum shall be eligible for a post-matric scholarship to the extent of reimbursement of all compulsorily payable non-refundable fees
• Unemployed students whose parents/guardians income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1.50 lakh per annum will be entitled to the scholarship under the Scheme

For EBC Students

• The scholarships will be open to Indian nationals belonging to General Category (Other than Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, and Other Backward Classes)
• Income certificate should be submitted from the competent authority in the State/Union Territory
• These scholarships will be given for the study of all recognized post- matriculation or post-secondary courses pursued in Government institutions only
• Candidates who, after passing one stage of education, are studying in the same stage of education in different subject e.g. I. Sc. after I.A or B.Com. after B.A. or M.A. in a subject after M.A in another subject will not be eligible
• Students who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line, e.g., LLB after B.T/ B. Ed will not be eligible
• Students studying in XI Class of the Higher Secondary School courses or the XII class of the Multipurpose High School will not be eligible for it being a continuous school course.
• Students pursuing Post-graduate courses in medicine will be eligible if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course
• Students who after failing or passing the Under Graduate/ Post-Graduate examinations in Arts/ Science/ Commerce join any recognized professional or Technical certificate/ diploma/ degree courses will be awarded scholarships if 2 otherwise eligible.
• Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses will be eligible for reimbursement of the non-refundable fees.
• Only two boys of the same parents/ guardian will be entitled to receive scholarships.
• A scholarship holder under this Scheme will not hold any other scholarship/ stipend. If awarded any other scholarship/ stipend, the students can exercise his/ her option for either of the two scholarships/ stipends, whichever is more beneficial to him/her, and should inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution about the option made. No scholarship will be paid to the students under this Scheme from the date he/ she accepts any other scholarships/stipend. The student can, however, accept free lodging or a grant or ad-hoc monetary help from the State Government or any other source for the purchase of books, equipment or for meeting the expenses on board and lodging, in addition to the scholarship amount paid under this Scheme
• Scholarship holders who are receiving coaching in any of the pre-examination training centers with financial assistance from the Central Government/State Government will not be eligible for a stipend under the coaching schemes for the duration of the coaching program
• Employed students whose income combined with the income of their parents/ guardians does not exceed Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum shall be eligible for post-matric scholarships to the extent of reimbursement of all compulsorily payable non-refundable fees
• In case of unemployed students whose parents/ guardians income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum will be entitled to the scholarship under the Scheme

Value of Scholarship

For SC Students

Components of the Scholarship:

The component of scholarship includes the following for the complete duration of the course:

• Maintenance Allowance
• Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
• Study tour charges
• Thesis typing
• Book allowance
• Book bank facility
• Additional allowances for SC students with disabilities for the complete duration of the course

Composite maintenance allowance:

Additional Allowance for SC students with disabilities:

• Reader Allowance for blind Scholars

• Provision of transport allowance upto Rs. 160/- per month for disabled students, if such students do not reside in the hostel, which is within the premises of the educational institution
• Escort Allowance of Rs. 160/- per month for severally handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability
• Special Pay of Rs. 160/- per month is admissible to any employee of the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an educational institution, who may need the assistance of a helper
• Allowance of Rs. 240/- per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded and mentally ill students

For OBC & EBC Students

1. Maintenance Allowance

2. Reader Charges for blind students (Blind Scholars)

3. Fees: Scholars will be paid enrolment/ registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical examination, and such other fees compulsorily payable by the scholar to the institution or University/ Board. Refundable deposit-like caution money, the security deposit will, however, be excluded

4. Study Tours: Study tour charges up to a maximum of Rs. 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

5. Thesis Typing/ Printing charges: Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of Rs. 1000 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.

Selection of Candidates

For SC Students

• All the eligible Scheduled Caste candidates will be given scholarships subject to the application of Means Test prescribed in this Scheme
• a) Candidates belonging to one State but studying in another State will be awarded scholarships by the State to which they belong or
• b) Students domiciled in a State/ UT but holding SC Certificate in other State/ UT can avail scholarship in State/ UT of domicile subject to verification of the SC certificate from State where it was issued. The conditions of domicile will be as determined by the State/ UT as the case may be. The domicile State/ UT shall keep the parent State. informed with all particulars

For OBC Students

All the eligible Other Backward Classes candidates will be given scholarships subject to the condition of eligibility. Candidates belonging to one State, but studying in another State, will be awarded scholarships by the State to which they belong and will submit their applications to the competent authorities in that State. In the matter of exemption from fees or other concessions also, they will be treated as studying in their own State.

For EBC Students

All the eligible Economically Backward Classes candidates will be given scholarships subject to the condition of eligibility. Candidates belonging to one State, but studying in another State, will be awarded scholarships by the State to which they belong and will submit their applications to the competent authorities in that State. In the matter of exemption from fees or other concessions also, they will be treated as if they were studying in their own State. Selection should, however, be done keeping in view the ‘Funds-limited’ nature of the scheme.

Documents needed to Include for Application Procedure

• One copy of the application for scholarship in the prescribed form (separate application form may be prescribed by concerned State Government/ UT for ‘fresh’ and ‘renewal’ scholarship)
• One copy of the passport size photograph with signatures of the student thereon (for fresh scholarship)
• One attested copy each of certificates/ diploma/ degree etc., in respect of all examinations, passed
• A certificate (in original) of income issued by an authorized Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
• A certificate of Caste duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
• A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year on the form attached to the application only duly countersigned by the Head of the Institution concerned, if the applicant was in receipt of a scholarship under this Scheme in the preceding year

Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship Online Registration

• Open the National Scholarship Portal Ministry Of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government Of India official portal @ scholarships.gov.in
• Follow the path Schemes> Chandigarh, then you will find the Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship Guidelines for SC, OBC, and EBC students
• Have a look at all the guidelines
• If eligible, apply for it by submitting the required documents in online or offline mode
• Application complete in all respect shall be submitted to the Head of the Institution being attended or last attended by the candidates and shall be addressed to an officer specified for this purpose by the Government of State/Union Territory to which the student belongs in accordance with the instructions issued by them from time to time.

Chandigarh Post Matric Scholarship Online Registration Link

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