Ashirwad Scholarship provided by the Government of Punjab. The Ashirwad scholarship provides financial support to pupils belonging to the SC/ ST/ OBC category who are domicile of Punjab state. Different Post-matric scholarships are given to economically backward pupils. To continue their UG/ PG level education without any financial limitations.
It is generally seen in the states that students get dropped out of their studies and do not step into the world of higher education. Mainly due to the absence of funds in their respective homes. The given initiative was started to promote the further education of the students.
Another distinctive characteristic of this scholarship is providing girls ample financial aid since 40% of the scholarships are reserved for women alone. Through this venture, the state government is also putting more importance on girl’s education in today’s society.
Key Information
Conducted By | Government of Punjab |
Eligibility | Students pursuing post-matric studies who are domicile of Punjab state. |
Region | Punjab, India |
Rewards | Variable maintenance allowance for SC/ ST and OBC candidates. |
Last Date of Application | 2nd week of October |
Ashirwad Scholarship Details
Scholarship Name | Provider Name | Application Period |
Post-matric Scholarship Benefits for SC/ ST | Government of Punjab | September - October |
Post-matric Scholarship Benefits for OBC | Government of Punjab | September - October |
Ashirwad Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The main basis for eligibility is that the pupil should have a domicile of Punjab state. Other eligibility criteria are listed below:
- The applicant must be of Indian National belonging to OBC / SC / ST category.
- The applicants must have passed Class 10th from any Private / Government recognized college or Board of Secondary Education in Punjab.
- While applying for the scholarship, candidate’s age should not be less than 17 years.
- The family income of the ST / SC candidate should not exceed INR 2,50,000 from all sources on yearly basis.
- The family income of the OBC candidate should not exceed INR 1,00,000 from all sources on yearly basis.
- Candidates pursuing correspondence distance / course learning are also acceptable to apply for the scholarship.
- Applicants pursuing post-graduation in Medicine are also eligible to apply for the scholarship granted they are not training throughout the course.
- The scholars applying for this scheme should not obtain scholarships from any other source.
Ashirwad Scholarship Benefits
During the course, the following charges will be included under the Ashirwad Scholarship.
- Cost of Maintenance
- Study Tour Expenses
- The thesis typing or printing expenses during the duration of the course.
- Book bank amenity for certain courses.
- Terms of additional discounts for disabled students during the course duration.
Ashirwad Scholarship Rewards
Post-matric Scholarship Benefits for SC/ ST
Scholarship Group | Scholarship Rewards |
Group 1- UG / PG level courses in Medicine, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Fashion, Design, Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary Engineering, and allies sciences, Management, Computer Science / Applications, Business Finance / Administration, Commercial Pilot Licence, PG diploma courses in anagement and Medicine, CA, CS, LLM, ICFA, ICWA, MPhil / Ph.D./ Post-doctoral Programmes. | Maintenance charges of INR 1200 to hosteller and INR 550 to day scholars. |
Group 2- The Professional courses leading to Degree/ Diploma/Certificate in BFS, Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Arts, Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Pharmacy, Nursing, LLB, Interior Decoration, Financial Services for which minimum level of study is 12 Standard and other PG courses do not cover under in Group 1 like as M.Sc, M.Com, MA, MPharma, M.Ed. | Maintenance charges of INR 820 to hosteller and INR 530 to day scholars. |
Group 3- All courses are not in Group 1 and 2 leading to BSc/B.Com/BA degree. | Maintenance charges of INR 570 to the hosteller. and INR 300 to day scholars. |
Group 4- All non-degree post-matric courses with the minimum level of study being Class 10 such as Class 11/ 12 (both general and vocational stream)/ ITI/ 3-year Diploma in Polytechnic etc. | Maintenance charges of INR 380 to hosteller and INR 230 to day scholars. |
Post-matric Scholarship Benefits for OBC
Scholarship Groups | Scholarship Reards |
Group 1- UG/ PG level courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and allies sciences, Management, Business Finance/ Administration, Computer Science/ Applications, PG diploma courses in Management, Commercial Pilot Licence, and Medicine, CA, ICWA, CS, ICFA, LLM, MPhil/Ph.D./ Post-doctoral Programmes. | Maintenance charges of INR 750 to hosteller and INR 350 to day scholars. |
Group 2- The Professional courses leading to Certificate / Diploma / Degree / in Hotel Management & Catering, Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Commercial Arts, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy, Nursing, BFS, LLB, Mass Communication, Financial Services for which minimum level of study is Class 12 and other PG courses not under in Group 1 such as M.Sc, M.Com, MA, M.Ed, MPharma. | Maintenance charges of INR 510 to hosteller and INR 335 to day scholars. |
Group 3- All courses are not added in Group 1 and 2 leading to B.Sc / B.Com/ BA /degree. | Maintenance charges of INR 400 to hosteller and INR 210 to day scholars. |
Group 4- All the non-degree post-matric courses with the minimum level of study being Class 10 such as Class 11 / 12 (both general and vocational stream)/ ITI / 3-year Diploma in Polytechnic etc. | Maintenance charges of INR 260 to hosteller and INR 160 to day scholars. |
Ashirwad Scholarship Application Process
The application process for the scholarship is online. In the scholarship portal, the Ashirwad application form is available. Thus interested applicants could apply within a specific time. The detailed procedure for online application is given below:
- Interested candidates should visit the Punjab Scholarships official website.
- He/she then must click on the – “Post-matric Scholarship Portal” under the “Students Corner” section.
- If you are a new user, then the applicant must click on the- Student Registration tab to register on the scholarship portal. A User ID and password are created on successful registration.
- The applicant then login to the portal by using the registered User ID and password.
- The aspirant can get the Ashirwad Scholarship online application form and that must be filled with all the necessary details.
- The student should then recheck all the entered details completely to avoid the application being rejected by the State Education Board.
- The applicant must upload all the important documents and “Submit” the application form.
- Lastly, the aspirant must take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Ashirwad Scholarship Documents Required
All the documents of the applicant to be uploaded with the application form are:
- Domicile certificate
- Caste certificate
- 2 passport size photographs
- Attested photocopy of certificates/school/college mark sheets.
- Parents’ income certificate
- Residential proof
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Photocopy of the first page of the bank passbook is also required
Ashirwad Scholarship Renewal Process
Applicants that got the Ashirwad scholarship earlier in the academic session. Then those aspirants would just need to renew the Application. There is no need to register again for a fresh Account. On the official website of the Ashirwad portal, the Renewal option is available. Applicants need to login and fill the necessary details and then submit the form. A presence list of at least 75% is mandatory for applicants to be eligible for renewal of the scholarship.
- Renewal candidates should visit the Punjab Scholarship Portal.
- The applicants should log in to the portal using the existing User ID and password.
- The student wants to make any changes/modifications in the specifications listed if required.
- Lastly, the applicant should check for correctness of details entered and ‘Submit’ the application.
- A print of the submitted application must be taken for future reference.
- The applicant can check their application status online on the portal.
Ashirwad Scholarship Important Dates
Events | Dates |
Applicatin Begins | 3rd Week of September |
Application Date Ends | 2nd Week of October |
Ashirwad Scholarship Contact Numbers
Anyone can call on following numbers given below for any queries:
- 0172-2602912
- 9463690909
- 9356062952
Ashirwad Scholarship – FAQ’s
Q1. What is the Ashirwad Scholarship?
Ans. Ashirwad Scholarship is the Post-Matric scholarship given for OBC/SC/ST applicants who are pursuing UG/PG courses across the state of Punjab. This Scholarship is organized by the Govt. of Punjab, India.
Q2. What is the objective of the Ashirwad Scholarship?
Ans. It provides financial support to the underprivileged candidates of Punjab State to pursue their professional and non-professional courses. Punjab State Govt. provides a 40% reservation to girls under this scholarship.
Q3. If I am from another state then can I apply for the Ashirwad Scholarship Online Form?
Ans. No, you can not apply.
Q4. Is there any application fee to apply for the Scholarship?
Ans. No Application Fees are not required.
Q5. How can we check the Ashirwad Scholarship Status?
Ans. The concerned students may check the status of the applications by visiting its official website.
