Punjab Scholarship 2024 - Last Date, Portal Login & Apply Online

The Punjab Government's state provides various scholarships for its students, and you can find these scholarships on the official website scholarships.punjab.gov.in. Punjab Scholarships 2024 are open for application to UG and PG students in Classes 1 through 12. Students from SC, OBC, and other minority groups can also apply for various pre- and post-matriculated Punjab Government scholarships, and the application process is free of charge. Students are required to submit their Punjab Scholarship applications online through the website or via their institutions, along with essential documents.

Anticipated to close in November 2024, the deadline for the 2024 Punjab Scholarship is crucial, and students are urged to complete their applications promptly to avoid any complications. Once the provided documentation is verified, the Punjab scholarship amount must be credited to the student's account. The chosen students may receive up to 20,000 Rupees, and the selection criteria are determined by the specific scholarship, considering factors such as income, merit, and category-based criteria.

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Punjab Scholarships 2024 Dates

Scholarship	Dates
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for SC Students	October and November 2024
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for OBC Students	August and September 2024
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for Minorities	October and November 2024
Post-Matric Scholarship Punjab Program for Minorities	August and September 2024
For SC Students Post Matric Scholarship Punjab	October and November 2024
For OBC Students post Matric Scholarship Punjab	October and November 2024
Punjab Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Groups	August and October 2024
Scholarship for Attendance for SC Primary Girls Students, Punjab	August and October 2024
Scholarship for BC/EBC Families' Primary Girls Students, Punjab	August and October 2024

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Eligibility Criteria of Punjab Scholarships

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Punjab Scholarships 2024: Required Documents

Students must have a few essential documents ready to submit to fill out the Punjab scholarship form without difficulty. To submit the Punjab Scholarships 2024 application, a soft copy of these documents is required.

Previous class mark sheet
Student's attested photo
Certificate of Paste
Income certificate
Photocopy of bank passbook
Certificate of Undertaking
School attendance certificate
Previous year's admit card

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Scholarship Form

The application must be completed by the deadline for the Punjab Scholarship 2024. It may be turned in offline or online. To apply directly, students must go to the scholarship portal. On the E-Punjab portal, certain forms for Punjab Scholarships 2024 are accepted and can be filled out through the relevant institutions.

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How to Apply for a Scholarship in Punjab

The Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal, the Punjab Scholarship official website, or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) are the places where applicants can apply for the scholarship. Step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a scholarship are provided.

Actions:

Go to scholarships.punjab.gov.in as the first step.
From Student Corner, select "Student Registration."
After a fresh tab opens, Enter

Aadhaar number
Date of birth
First name
Gender
Religion
Parents' names
Annual income
Mobile number
Email address
Address details
Captcha, among other essential information.

Select the "Register" option.
Click "Apply Now" after registering.
Step 6: The scholarship form shows up on the screen.

• Step 7: Accurately complete all required fields.

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Application Procedure for the Punjab Scholarship

Scholarship	Category	Eligibility
For SC Students post Matric Scholarship Punjab	SC	Students enrolled in post-matriculation programs, such as class 11 to postdoctoral programs, can apply for this award. A family's annual income must not exceed INR 2.50 lakh.
Pre-Matric Program for SC Scholarship Punjab Students	SC	Students in class 9th and 10th eligible for the scholarship. Their family's annual income must be less than INR 2 lakh. Students who already receive another scholarship financed by the central government are not eligible to apply for this one.
Post-Matric Scholarship Punjab to OBC Students	OBC	Students pursuing post-matriculation courses (class 11 to postdoctoral) at accredited schools or institutions are eligible for the funding. The family income requirement is INR 1 Lakh annually, which implies that the family's annual income cannot surpass INR 1 Lakh.
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students	OBC	Students in grades 1 through 10 can apply for this Punjab scholarship. The family's annual income must be at most INR 44,500.
Chief Minister Scholarship Program	All	Scholarships for deserving kids in class 10 are available. The requirements are that they be diploma courses from government polytechnics. They are required to receive at least 60% of the possible points.
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for Minorities	All	Sikhs, Muslims, Parsis, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists are among the minority community students qualified to apply for this award. They have to be enrolled in a government or private school and study in classes 1 through 10. They should receive at least 50% of the most recent qualifying exam points. The family's annual income should be at most INR 1 Lakh.
Post Matric Scholarship Punjab for Minorities	All	Students from minority communities, including Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Jains, Parsis, and Buddhists, are welcome to apply. They must be enrolled in a private or public school, college, or university at the post-matriculation level (class 11 to PhD). The family should have at most INR 2 lakh in annual income from all sources.
Punjab Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Groups	All	Students from minority groups (Muslims, Christians, Parsis, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists) are welcome to apply. Undergraduate or postgraduate studies in technical, nursing, pharmacy, professional, management, etc. should be their study path. They should have received at least 50% of the possible points in the prior qualifying exam. The annual income of the family shouldn't be more than INR 2.50 Lakh.
Scholarship for Primary School Girls from BC/EBC Families, Punjab	BC/EBC	This award is open to female students enrolled in primary school. A minimum of 75% of lessons must be attended. No parent or guardian shall own more than five acres of land. The annual income of a family shouldn't be more than INR one lakh.

Scholarship	Portal
SC Students post Matric Scholarship Punjab	Apply online via the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal of the Punjab Government.
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for SC Students	Use the E-Punjab Portal to apply online.
OBC Students post Matric Scholarship Punjab	Apply online via the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal of the Punjab Government.
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for OBC Students	Use the E-Punjab Portal to apply online.
Chief Minister Scholarship Program	Not Applicable
Punjab's Pre-Matric Scholarship Program for Minorities	Via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), submit an online application.
Post-Matric Scholarship Punjab Program for Minorities	Via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), submit an online application.
Punjab Attendance Scholarship for SC Primary Girl Students	Via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), submit an online application.
Punjab Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Punjab	Use the E-Punjab Portal to apply online.
Attendance Scholarship for BC/EBC Families' Primary Daughter Students	Use the E-Punjab Portal to apply online.

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Benefits of the Punjab Scholarship

What kind of funding would be provided to the students via the Punjab scholarship? What is the primary focus of the scholarship? Here are a few apparent questions that might cross your thoughts. Students can apply for means-based and merit-based scholarships from the Punjab government. Specific scholarships provide students with financial aid through fee exemptions, while others offer cash rewards through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Find out what each scholarship entails by looking at the table below.

Scholarship	Award Details
SC Scholarship Punjab Students Post Matric	The maintenance allowance each month is up to INR 550 for day scholars and up to INR 1200 for hostellers. A monthly stipend of up to INR 240 is offered to students with disabilities. Payback of mandatory non-refundable fees Study travel fees of up to 1600 Indian rupees annually Research scholars may have to pay up to INR 1600 for typing and printing their theses. Up to INR 1200 in book allowance is given annually to students enrolled in correspondence courses.
SC Scholarship Punjab Students' Pre-Matric	Scholarships worth INR 350 per month for hostellers and INR 150 per day for day scholars are available. Books and an annual ad hoc grant for day scholars of INR 750 and hostellers of INR 1000 Extra funding for students' disabilities
Scholarships for OBC Students Post Matric	For hostellers, a monthly maintenance payment of up to INR 750; for day scholars, up to INR 350 Reader fees per month for candidates who are blind or visually challenged are up to INR 175 Payback of mandatory non-refundable fees Up to INR 900 in study travel fees every year Typing and publishing fees for theses up to INR 1000
OBC Pre-Matric Scholarship Program	Monthly scholarship of INR 25 for students in grades 1 through 5. A monthly stipend of INR 40 is available to students in grades 6 through 8. A monthly stipend of INR 50 is available to students in grades 9 and 10. An annual ad hoc award of INR 500 to every scholar
Chief Minister's Scholarship Program	Students in class 10 who receive grades of 60% to 70% will have their fees waived by 70%. Students in class 10 who score between 70% and 80% will have their fees waived by 80%. Students in class 10 who score between 80% and 90% will have their fees waived by 90%. In class 10, students who score 90% to 100% will have their fees waived 100% of the time.
Minority Pre-Matric Scholarship	Hostels receive a monthly maintenance payment of INR 600 (class 6 to 10). The monthly maintenance allowance for day scholars (classes 1 through 10) is INR 100. For classes 6 through 10, there is an annual admission cost of INR 500. A monthly tuition charge of INR 350, or accurately, is required for classes 6 through 10.
Scholarships for Minorities post-matric	Admission and up to 10,000 INR in annual tuition or course fees Maintenance allowances of up to INR 1200 per month for hostellers and INR 550 per month for day students are offered for a ten-month period.
Minority Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Hostellers will receive a maintenance stipend of INR 1000 per month for ten months, while day scholars will receive INR 500 per month. The annual course price for day scholars and hostellers is INR 20,000 or accurate, whichever is less.
Attendance Scholarship for Elementary Female Students from BC/EBC Families	INR 50 per month for ten months, awarded to each student
For Attendance for Girls in SC scholarship Punjab Primary Schools	For ten months, each student will receive INR 50 each month.

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The Punjab Scholarship Portal's RENEWAL PROCESS

Applicants are encouraged to watch for updates regarding renewal dates on the official website and take appropriate action. Let's examine how to extend your scholarship after a year.

Go to the official Punjab Scholarship website and sign in with your password and user ID.
To receive updates on the scholarship program, click the "notification section."
Select the applicable notification and click to amend or update the necessary scholarship information.
Upload scanned copies of your most recent score from the qualifying exam and any other necessary files.
Fill out the renewal form and print it for your records.
Send your educational institution the printed renewal form and any accompanying documentation for further processing.

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Check the Status of the Punjab Scholarship

By simply following the steps listed below, students who have applied for a Punjab scholarship can check the status of their payment.

Go to scholarships.punjab.gov.in as the first step.
From the home page, select "Students Payment Status (year)".
A screen displaying an Excel sheet with payment progress details will appear.
Check the payment status in step four.

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Helpdesk

Contact Information: 0120-6619540 via phone

helpdesk@nsp.gov.in by email

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are any reservations available for girls?

It's true that girls have a 30% seat reservation.

What is Ashirwad Punjab scholarship amount?

To empower ST/SC persons and minorities, the Punjab government has introduced the Shagun (Ashirwad) Scheme Punjab 2024. The decision has been made by the Finance Minister to offer eligible applicants cash assistance amounting to Rs 21,000.

How do we complete the application for the Punjab Scholarship?

Visit the Punjab Scholarship Portal's official website. You need to choose the Student Registration section there. You may then continue filling out the application.

Is the Punjab Scholarship limited to use at educational institutions?

The Punjab Scholarship would not only pay for high school education but also for college study.

Who initiated the scholarship program in Punjab?

The Punjab scholarship program has been introduced by the Punjabi government. The recipients of this initiative will receive cash help.

What is the process for submitting an application under the scheme?

The national scholarship portal and the state government portal will be used to submit applications.

Who can recipients get in touch with if they encounter any difficulties?

Recipients can call the helpdesk number if they encounter any difficulties.

What is Pms scholarship Punjab?

The scheme's goal is to enable Scheduled Caste students enrolled in post-matriculation or post-secondary education to finish their studies by giving them financial support.

Should I reapply for Punjab Scholarships 2024 if I didn't pass the exam?

No, students who did not pass their exams are not qualified to apply for scholarships again.

What is the PMS scholarship Punjab income limit?

Employed students may be eligible for post-matric scholarships up to the amount of reimbursement for all mandatory, non-refundable fees if their combined income and that of their parents or guardians do not exceed Rs. 1.00 lakh annually.