The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme of the Prime Minister is being implemented for the academic year 2026-27 for students belonging to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC) studying under the government quota in government, government-aided educational institutions and private polytechnic colleges.
Namakkal Collector L. Madhubalan said eligible students could approach the scholarship coordinator at their respective colleges and apply online for the scholarship by October 21, 2026.
Students belonging to the BC, MBC and DNC categories pursuing three-year undergraduate degree courses in government and government-aided arts and science colleges will be provided scholarships without any income condition.
For students pursuing diploma courses in polytechnic colleges, undergraduate professional courses, postgraduate courses and research programmes, the annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
Applications are being received through the University Management Information System (UMIS) portal.
