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About the scholarship
The Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC, Chhattisgarh 2026–27, run by the Department of Tribal and Scheduled Caste, Government of Chhattisgarh, supports SC, ST and OBC students of the state in Class 11 and above. Fresh applications opened 1 August 2026; both fresh and renewal applications close 30 December 2026.
Eligibility
- Permanent resident of Chhattisgarh (domicile certificate).
- Belong to SC, ST or OBC with a permanent caste certificate.
- Minimum 50% marks in the previous examination.
- Studying in Class 11 or above in a recognised institution.
- Annual family income: SC/ST ≤ Rs 2,50,000; OBC ≤ Rs 1,00,000.
- Aadhaar e-KYC mandatory; college applicants need NSP OTR.
Benefits
| Category | Hosteller | Day scholar |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Rs 3,800/yr | Rs 2,250/yr |
| OBC (Class 11) | Rs 1,000/yr | Rs 600/yr |
| OBC (Class 12) | Rs 1,100/yr | Rs 700/yr |
College students additionally get tuition fee support + maintenance allowance by course. Paid by DBT.
Documents required
- Domicile certificate
- Caste certificate
- Birth certificate
- Income certificate
- Previous year's marksheet
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar (e-KYC + OTR for college)
How to apply
- Choose your portalClass 11–12: schoolscholarship.cg.nic.in · After Class 12: postmatric-scholarship.cg.nic.in (e-Medha).
- Register under Students CornerComplete Aadhaar e-KYC.
- Fill, upload, submitBefore 30 December 2026.
FAQs
Rs 2.5 lakh for SC/ST, Rs 1 lakh for OBC.
Yes — 50% in the previous examination.
Class 11–12: schoolscholarship.cg.nic.in; after Class 12: postmatric-scholarship.cg.nic.in (e-Medha).
Yes — mandatory; the application is incomplete without it.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 listing (30 Dec 2026; Rs 3,800/2,250 SC-ST; OBC 600–1,100; 50% marks; income limits) and Shiksha (portals; e-KYC mandatory; NSP OTR for college; outside-state route).
