Tarn Taran,31 July 2025 : The Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students scheme is being run by the government with the objective of providing higher education to students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.
Providing information in this regard, Deputy Commissioner of Tarn Taran, Mr. Rahul IAS, stated that under this scheme, after receiving the freeship card, Scheduled Caste students can take admission in any institution without paying any fee.
He mentioned that for the academic year 2025–26, the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal has been opened for SC students to apply for the freeship card, and the last date to apply is 30th September 2025.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that to apply for the freeship card, students must have the following documents:
- A family annual income certificate of less than ₹2.5 lakh, which must be issued after 1st April 2025
- A Scheduled Caste certificate of the student
- A certificate of the previous class or course passed
He also shared that under this scheme, during the academic year 2024–25, a total of 4,582 students from Tarn Taran district were issued freeship cards.
Summary :
SC students can apply for a freeship card for 2025–26 through the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal, open until 30th September 2025, says Deputy Commissioner.