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Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Ashirwad Portal) - Punjab

Short Title: Punjab Ashirwad
Administered by: Ashirwad Portal, Punjab • Government of Punjab
Financial Support: 100% Tuition Fee & Non-Refundable Compulsory Charges Waived
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹250000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline: 30-Nov-2026
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Scheme Overview & Objective

Zero-fee education scheme ensuring Scheduled Caste youth across Punjab can complete university and college degrees without financial stress.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification Passed Class 10 / 12 enrolled in higher education in Punjab
Academic Disciplines / Streams All Academic & Professional Streams
Family Income Limit Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹250000 from all sources.
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category SC
Domicile / Residence Punjab
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

100% Tuition Fee & Non-Refundable Compulsory Charges Waived
Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 30-Nov-2026
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MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: Government of Punjab • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026
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