Haryana Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship: Apply by Jan 31; Punjab deadline Feb 16, 2026.

Students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Backward Classes (BC), Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic, DNTs, Vimukt Jaati, and Tapriwas Jaati communities across India are supported by various Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship schemes. These initiatives aim to provide essential financial aid, covering tuition and maintenance, to enable students to pursue education from Class 9 through postgraduate and even foreign studies.

The application window for the Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar Sansodhit Yojana 2026-27 in Haryana is anticipated to commence in July 2026. Meanwhile, the application deadline for the Punjab Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic cycle was extended to February 16, 2026, and Haryana’s portal for the 2025-2026 cycle continues to accept applications until January 31, 2026, with some specific schemes open until March 2026.

Haryana’s Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar Sansodhit Yojana

The Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar Sansodhit Yojana in Haryana is awarded by the Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme supports students from Class 11 through postgraduate levels studying within Haryana. The scholarship amount under this scheme ranges between ₹8,000 and ₹12,000 per annum, depending on the course level and category.

Eligibility for this scholarship requires applicants to belong to either the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Backward Classes (BC) category, with an annual family income of less than ₹4 lakh. Students pursuing Class 10, Class 12, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees are eligible. The application deadline for the Dr. BR Ambedkar Scholarship in Haryana is January 31 for the current 2025-2026 cycle, with some schemes extending until March 2026.

Punjab’s Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

The Punjab Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, launched in 1944, covers students from Class 11 up to PhD level. This scheme, overseen by the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Punjab, reimburses 100% of the tuition fee along with non-refundable fees. Also, it provides a monthly maintenance allowance ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200.

To be eligible for this scholarship, families must have an annual income of ₹2.5 lakh or below. The scheme benefits approximately 3 lakh SC students across Punjab each year. Applications for the Punjab Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship are typically accepted between August and December on the e-Punjab Scholarship Portal, though the deadline for the 2025-2026 cycle was extended to February 16, 2026.

National and International Scholarship Opportunities

Beyond state-specific initiatives, the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship umbrella includes schemes for higher education across India and abroad. Pre-Matric Scholarships are designed for students in classes 9th and 10th, while Post-Matric Scholarships cater to those pursuing higher education beyond the 10th standard. These scholarships provide financial support covering expenses such as tuition fees, hostel charges, and other educational costs.

For students aspiring to study abroad, the DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is available for candidates with an Unconditional Offer Letter from foreign universities or institutions ranked within the overall Global Ranking 325 in QS World Ranking. The National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) also supports meritorious SC/ST students pursuing higher studies abroad. Also, the Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (CSISS) provides interest subsidies on educational loans for higher education. Applicants for any Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship must possess a valid caste certificate issued by the appropriate government authority and are generally not eligible if already receiving other scholarships for the same course of study.

Application Process for Dr. Ambedkar Scholarships

The application process for Dr. Ambedkar Scholarships varies by state and scheme, with both online and offline options available. For Punjab, prospective applicants can visit scholarships.punjab.gov.in, register using their Aadhaar, Punjab domicile, mobile number, and SC caste category, then log in to choose and fill out the ‘Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students’ form, uploading all required documents.

In Haryana, online applications can be made through haryanascbc.gov.in after reading the guidelines, then registering and filling the form on saralharyana.gov.in. Applicants should log in, click on ‘Dr Ambedkar Medhavi Chattar Sansodhit Yojna’, and upload all necessary documents. For offline applications in Haryana, individuals can visit haryanascbc.gov.in, navigate to ‘Quick Links’, download the relevant application form, fill it, gather supporting documents, and submit them to the District Welfare Officer.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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