Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Scheme: The Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Government of Punjab provides Dr. Ambedkar scholarship to the SC and OBC students belonging to the State of Punjab. The scholarship aims to provide financial aid in the form of post-matric scholarships to students from economically weaker sections to aid in their higher education.
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – Highlights
Conducted By Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Government of Punjab Eligibility Class 11- Post-doctoral-level candidates Region Punjab, India Rewards Up to INR 1200 per month plus other benefits Last Date of Application 15th February
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – Details
Scholarship Name Provider Name Application Period Post-matric scholarship for SC Students Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Government of Punjab October - November Post-matric scholarship for OBC Students Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Government of Punjab October - November
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – Important Dates
The important dates for Dr. Ambedkar scholarship are given below:
Events Important Dates Application Start Date November 2020 Application End Date February 2021
*Dates are tentative and can be changed according to the preferences of the provider.
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – Eligibility Criteria
The Dr. Ambedkar scholarship is provided to economically backward sections of SC / OBC students belonging to the state of Punjab. The other eligibility criteria for SC and OBC students for the post-matric schemes are given below:
Post-matric scholarship for SC Students
The main post-matric scholarship for SC students are:
- The SC student’s family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000 annually.
- Applicants should be an Indian National belonging to SC.
- Students are not eligible to apply if they shift their course of study after completion of one or more levels of education. To avail of the scholarship, the students should be studying the same course until completion.
- Applicants pursuing postgraduate Medical courses are eligible to apply on the condition that they do not practice during the period of the course.
- Candidates pursuing distance learning/correspondences are also eligible to apply.
- The student should have passed Class10 and must be enrolled in a post-matric course or post-secondary course from a recognized institution.
- The students applying for this scheme would not be getting any scholarship/stipend from any other sources.
- Applicants who are receiving pre-examination coaching with financial assistance from the State / Central Government are not eligible for the stipend during the coaching program.
Post-matric scholarship for OBC Students
The main post-matric scholarship for OBC students are:
- Applicants should be an Indian National and belong to OBCs.
- The OBC student’s annual family income should not exceed INR 1,00,000.
- At most 2 boys of the same set of parents/guardians are eligible to apply for the scholarship. This rule is not applicable for girl candidates.
- The candidates should have passed Class10 and must be enrolled in a post-matric course or post-secondary course from a recognized institution.
- Applicants pursuing postgraduate Medical courses are eligible to apply on condition they do not practice during the period of the course.
- Candidates pursuing distance learning/correspondences are also eligible to apply.
- Students receiving any pre-examination coaching with financial assistance from the State / Central Government are not eligible for the stipend during the coaching program.
- The students who are applying for this scheme should not be getting a scholarship/stipend from any other sources.
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – Benefits
The Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship provides a monetary benefit to the economically weaker section students to pursue their higher studies. The scholarship amount is only transferable via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the applicants’ bank account. The complete scholarship benefits are explained below:
Scholarship Rewards for SC Students
Below are the scholarship rewards for SC students:
- The thesis typing/printing charges of up to INR 1600 to research scholars.
- Study trip charges of up to INR 1600 per year for the scholars who are studying professional and technical courses.
- Persons with disabilities would get a Transport allowance of INR 160 per month, an Escort fee of INR 160 per month, Special pay of INR 160 per month, and an extra fee of INR 240 per month.
Scholarship Groups Rewards and Benefits Group 1- UG/ PG level courses for e.g. M.Phil / Ph.D./ Post-doctoral Medicine research/ Engineering and allied courses/Veterinary and allies classes / Fashion technology/ Agriculture/Management/ Commercial Pilot Licence/ PG diploma courses in the leadership/Pharmacy/CA/ICWA/CS/ CFA/LLM Book allowance of INR 1200. Group 2- UG/ PG courses which lead to degree/ diploma/certificate in Pharmacy/ Nursing/ LLB / BFS / Mass Communication/ Hotel Management/ Financial Services for Group 3- All courses which are not included in Group 1 and 2 leading to BA/ BSc/ B.Com degree. Book allowance of INR 1200. Group 4- All post-matric non-degree classes with the minimum level of education being Class 10 such as Class 11/ 12/ both general and professional/ ITI / 3-year Diploma/ Polytechnic etc. Book allowance of INR 1200.
Reader allowance of INR 240.
Hostellers would receive an amount of INR
1200 per month for 10 months.
Day scholars would receive an amount of INR 550 per month for 10 months.
which minimum level of study is Class 12 and other PG courses
Reader allowance of INR 200.
Hostellers would receive an amount of INR 570 per month for 10 months.
Day scholars would receive an amount of INR 300 per month for 10 months.
Reader allowance of INR 160.
Hostellers would receive an amount of INR 380 per month for 10 months.
Day scholars would receive an amount of INR 230 per month for 10 months.
Scholarship Rewards for OBC Students
Below are the scholarship rewards for OBC students:
- The thesis typing/ printing charges of up to INR 1000 to research scholars.
- Study trip charges of up to INR 900 per annum for students studying professional and technical courses.
Scholarship Groups Rewards and Benefits Group 1- UG/ PG level courses for e.g. M.Phil / Ph.D./ Post-doctoral Medicine research/ Engineering and allied courses/Veterinary and allies classes / Fashion technology/ Agriculture/Management/ Commercial Pilot Licence/ PG diploma courses in the leadership/Pharmacy/CA/ICWA/CS/ CFA/LLM Book allowance of INR 900. Group 2- UG/ PG courses which lead to degree/ diploma/certificate in Pharmacy/ Nursing/ LLB / BFS / Mass Communication/ Hotel Management/ Financial Services for Group 3- All courses which are not included in Group 1 and 2 leading to BA/ BSc/ B.Com degree. Book allowance of INR 900. Group 4- All post-matric non-degree classes with the minimum level of education being Class 10 such as Class 11/ 12/ both general and professional/ ITI / 3-year Diploma/ Polytechnic etc. Book allowance of INR 900.
Reader allowance of INR 175.
Hostellers would receive an amount of INR
750 per month for 10 months.
Day scholars would receive an amount of INR 350 per month for 10 months.
which minimum level of study is Class 12 and other PG courses
Reader allowance of INR 130.
Hostellers would receive an amount of INR 400 per month for 10 months.
Day scholars would receive an amount of INR 210 per month for 10 months.
Reader allowance of INR 90.
Hostellers would receive an amount of INR 260 per month for 10 months.
Day scholars would receive an amount of INR 160 per month for 10 months.
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – Application Process
The application process of the Dr. Ambedkar scholarship is online. The Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship form is available in the respective official scholarship portal. Thus interested applicants can apply within the given time. The complete application procedure is given below:
- Applicants should visit the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal.
- As a new user, click on the ‘Student Registration’ tab for the registration on the scholarship portal. A User ID and password will be generated on successful registration.
- After registering successfully click on the ‘Registered Students’ Login’ to log in to the portal by using the registered User ID and password.
- Then click on the ‘Apply for Scholarship’ to access the application form.
- Fill the form with the required details.
- Check for all the particulars entered after filling the form and to submit the application form click on the “Register Scholarship Application form”.
- After submitting the form click on the left side tab of the application form to upload all the documents needed to verify the candidates’ credentials.
- After uploading all the documents the applicant should take a printout of the submitted application and then submit it to the respective institute along with all the attested supporting documents.
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Documents Required
The documents that should be uploaded along with the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Application form are:
- Self-attested photocopy of the Caste certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Parents’ income certificate
- Copy of high school certificate
- Copy of the first page of bank passbook
- Handicap certificate (if applicable).
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – Renewal Process
All applicants (both new and renewal applicants) interested in benefiting the scholarship have to register themselves on the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal. The renewal process is explained below:
- The renewal candidate has to visit the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal and then click on the ‘New Registration.
- Applicants must enter the user ID and password being used previously.
- After that click on the ‘Renewal Application’ tab for the current year.
- All the personal details of the applicants have to be entered and a new User ID and password are generated.
- Using the new credentials the candidate should log in to the portal.
- The application form will be displayed where the applicant would enter details like last years’ merit score, attendance details, etc.
- The applicants can update any other details if needed.
- The last step is to upload all the required documents and ‘Submit’ the renewal application form.
Dr. Ambedkar scholarship 2021 – Application Status
You can check the status of your application by logging in, click on “Edit Application”. Then select the “Track Status” option. This will give you the latest status of your Scholarship Application.
What if I forget my Applicant ID/ Password?
You can recover your Applicant ID/ Password by clicking on “Registered students: Recover your password” from the Registered Student Login box. You have to fill in the details like First Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and email Id, as you have entered in the application. Registered candidate will get the Password and SMS will be sent to your contact Mobile Number.
Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2021 – FAQs
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for the Dr. Ambedkar scholarship?
Ans. Students who meet different scheme rules of ministries are qualified to apply for the scholarship.
Q2. How can a student apply for the scholarship online?
Ans. Please check the portal via URL www.scholarships.gov.in to apply online.
