DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab How To Apply Online, Eligibility, Documents, Check Last Date

The Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship in Punjab is offered by the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department to provide financial assistance to eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students. Applications are submitted online through the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal.

DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab  Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship amount varies based on the course of study and whether the student is a hosteller or day scholar. The financial assistance is disbursed directly to the student's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and can cover various educational expenses.

For Scheduled Caste (SC) students:

• Hostellers: Can receive up to ₹1,200 per month for 10 months.
• Day scholars: Can receive up to ₹550 per month for 10 months.
• Other benefits: Include book allowances, allowances for students with disabilities, and thesis printing charges for research scholars.

For Other Backward Class (OBC) students:

• Hostellers: Can receive up to ₹750 per month for 10 months.
• Day scholars: Can receive up to ₹350 per month for 10 months.
• Other benefits: Include book allowances and thesis typing charges for research scholars.

DR Ambedkar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following general requirements:

• Be a resident of Punjab.
• Be an Indian citizen.
• Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Other Backward Class (OBC) category.
• Be a student enrolled in a recognized government or private institution.
• Not be receiving benefits from any other scholarship scheme.

For Post-Matric Scholarships:-

1. SC students: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
2. OBC students: Annual family income must not exceed ₹1 lakh. Only two male children from the same family are eligible, but there is no such restriction for female applicants.

Key Dates For 2024–2025 (Tentative)

While deadlines can change, here are the typical application periods for the 2024–2025 academic year:-

Post-Matric (SC/OBC): Applications are typically open between October and November.

Pre-Matric (SC/OBC): Applications are generally open between August and September.

DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab Required Documents

Applicants must be prepared to upload scanned copies of the following documents during the online application process:-

• Caste certificate
• Domicile certificate
• Income certificate for parents or guardian
• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook (first page)
• Previous year's mark sheets
• High school certificate
• Passport-size photograph

How To Apply DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab

The application and renewal process is completed online through the official portal.

1. Registration: New users must visit the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal at scholarships.punjab.gov.in and click on "Student Registration" to create an account.
2. Login: Existing or newly registered students can log in using their user ID and password.
3. Apply for scholarship: Once logged in, click "Apply for scholarship" to access the application form.
4. Fill and upload: Complete the application form with all required details and upload the necessary documents in the specified format.
5. Submit and print: After verifying all details, submit the form and take a printout of the application. This printed copy must be submitted to your university or institution with attested documents.

DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab Important Links Link

CLICK HERE : - DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab Registration Link

CLICK HERE : - DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab Apply Online Link

CLICK HERE : - DR Ambedkar Scholarship Punjab Official Website Link