Chhattisgarh Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27 (SC, ST, OBC)
Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development, Backward Class and Minority Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
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About This Scholarship
The Chhattisgarh Post Matric Scholarship Portal (e-Medha) runs three scholarships: Post Matric SC, Post Matric ST and Post Matric OBC, for students from Class 12 upward. The Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development, Backward Class and Minority Development Department operates it, and the Commissioner, Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development issues the yearly notice. It covers students studying in Chhattisgarh and students studying outside the state. Payment goes through PFMS to an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account, and for 2026-27 every applicant must hold an NSP One Time Registration (OTR).
The department's notice dated 15 June 2026 fixed the 2026-27 schedule. The portal opened on 20 June 2026 for renewal applications and on 1 August 2026 for new applications, and applications are accepted up to 30 December 2026 in four batches, with probable disbursement dates from 18 July 2026 to 18 January 2027 (see the table under Benefits). Institutions and district offices must finish examination and approval before each disbursement date so that all payment is complete by January 2027. New institutions must have their head (HoI) and scholarship in-charge (INO) biometrically authenticated.
The notice and the portal publish no amount table. The maintenance rates given here are those of the central Post Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe students (a centrally sponsored scheme) published by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs; the Chhattisgarh notice does not restate them.
At a glance
| Provider | Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development, Backward Class and Minority Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh |
|---|---|
| Level | Post-matric, Class 12 and above |
| Amount | Rs 2,300 to Rs 12,000 a year maintenance allowance under the central PMS-ST guidelines, plus fees |
| Income limit | Rs 2,50,000 a year (SC, ST); Rs 1,00,000 a year (OBC) |
| Applications open (2026-27) | 20 June 2026 (renewal); 1 August 2026 (new) |
| Applications close (2026-27) | 30 December 2026 |
| Portal | postmatric-scholarship.cg.nic.in |
Schemes on the portal
| Scheme | Who | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric SC Scholarship | SC students of Class 12 and above; parents' income up to Rs 2.50 lakh a year | Fee and maintenance allowance under the central scheme; rates not opened |
| Post Matric ST Scholarship | ST students of Class 12 and above; parents' income up to Rs 2.50 lakh a year | Maintenance allowance of Rs 2,300 to Rs 12,000 a year by course group and hostel status, plus the fee component |
| Post Matric OBC Scholarship | OBC students of Class 12 and above; parents' income up to Rs 1.00 lakh a year | Rates not stated on the portal or in the notice |
Sources: Post Matric Scholarship Portal, Chhattisgarh, notice dated 15 June 2026, how to apply, central PMS-ST guidelines. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Provider
Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development, Backward Class and Minority Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh
Type
Need-based
Level
Post-Matric
Duration
Course duration; renewal application each year
Course duration; renewal application each year
Duration
Yearly maintenance allowance by course group (central PMS-ST rates, not restated in the CG notice) plus a fee component fixed by the State Level Fee Fixation Committee; extra Rs 7,200 to 9,600 a year for students with disability
Coverage
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Category | Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Classes |
| Study level | Post-matric, Class 12 and above, in Chhattisgarh or outside the state |
| Parents' income | SC and ST: up to Rs 2.50 lakh a year; OBC: up to Rs 1.00 lakh a year |
| Certificates | Permanent caste certificate from the competent authority; Chhattisgarh domicile certificate; previous year's exam result of the course |
| Registration | NSP One Time Registration (OTR) is required in 2026-27 |
| Bank account | Active Aadhaar-seeded account, because payment is made through PFMS |
- The central PMS-ST guidelines also bar students who already receive another scholarship.
- Applications are accepted only in the notified window, up to 30 December 2026.
Source: 2026-27 notice and central PMS-ST guidelines.
Eligible Categories
Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support
Amount varies
Disbursement: DBT through PFMS to an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account, within 7 working days of approval; probable disbursement dates 18 July 2026 to 18 January 2027 by application batch
What's Covered
The rates below are the maintenance allowance in the central Post Matric Scholarship guidelines for ST students (Ministry of Tribal Affairs). The fee component is decided by the State Level Fee Fixation Committee; for private institutes the Government of India support is capped at Rs 2.5 lakh a year for engineering, Rs 6 lakh for MBBS/MS/MD and Rs 1 lakh for other courses. Students with disability get an extra Rs 9,600 a year (hosteller) or Rs 7,200 a year (day scholar). The guidelines number the course groups in Roman numerals; they are shown here as 1 to 4.
| Group | Courses | Hosteller (Rs a year) | Day scholar (Rs a year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate and postgraduate degree, PG diploma, MPhil and PhD in professional courses | 12,000 | 5,500 |
| 2 | Non-professional degree courses in arts, science and commerce | 8,200 | 5,300 |
| 3 | Vocational stream, ITI, 3-year polytechnic diploma | 5,700 | 3,000 |
| 4 | Post-matric non-degree courses with Class X entry qualification | 3,800 | 2,300 |
Payment is made through PFMS to the Aadhaar-seeded account within 7 working days of approval. Probable disbursement dates for 2026-27:
| Application type | Applications received up to | Probable disbursement |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal | 30 June 2026 | 18 July 2026 |
| Renewal | 30 September 2026 | 18 October 2026 |
| Renewal | 30 November 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| Renewal | 30 December 2026 | 18 January 2027 |
| New | 30 August 2026 | 18 September 2026 |
| New | 30 September 2026 | 18 October 2026 |
| New | 30 November 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| New | 30 December 2026 | 18 January 2027 |
How to Apply
Application Guide
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in/otrapplication) using Aadhaar. This is done once.
- On the Post Matric Scholarship Portal, new users choose Registration; registered users log in with their User ID and Password.
- Fill in the academic qualification and eligibility details and complete the online application form, with the documents listed above.
- Verify the application using the NSP OTR ID and submit it finally.
- Keep an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account entered in the application, because payment is made through PFMS.
Selection Process
The notice describes no merit ranking: eligible applications are examined and approved in stages. Non-government institutions examine received applications and send them to the district within 7 days, and the district examines, approves and forwards them to the state headquarters within 8 days. Government institutions examine and approve applications within 10 days, and the district forwards them within 5 days. Payment follows within 7 working days into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account. All approvals must be completed before the batch's disbursement date so that payment finishes by January 2027.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Announcement Date
Monday, 15 June 2026
Date passed
Application Start
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Date passed
Application End
Wednesday, 30 December 2026
Application Deadline
Wednesday, 30 December 2026