Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC students

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved changes to the Post Matric Scholarship to benefit over 4 crore students from Scheduled Castes in the next 5 years. This is to help these students to successfully complete their higher education. The scheme provides financial assistance to SC students, whose household income is below Rs.2.5 lakh per annum, for high education at post-matriculation and post senior secondary stages.