The EBC Scholarships 2025 bring multiple opportunities for students belonging to the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category across India. For the 2025–26 academic year, both central and state governments have opened registration for various EBC scholarship schemes.
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Among the active schemes, the Merit Scholarship for EBC Students (Class 11–12) by the Maharashtra Government is currently open, with the last date of application being March 31, 2026. Similarly, the Uttar Pradesh Post-Matric Scholarship for General/OBC/EBC students will close on December 20, 2025.
For central schemes such as PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships, the deadline is November 30, 2025. These scholarships aim to provide financial assistance, tuition fee reimbursement, and maintenance allowance to deserving students from EBC backgrounds.
Students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or the respective state scholarship portals. Selection is based on eligibility criteria, academic merit, and verification by educational institutions.
Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) & State Scholarship Departments |
| Scholarship Type | Central and State Government EBC Schemes |
| Application Mode | Online through NSP or State Portals |
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| Official Website | scholarships.gov.in |
List of EBC Scholarships 2025 – Central & State Schemes
Here’s the complete list of EBC scholarships available for the 2025–26 session along with their providers and application deadlines:
| Scholarship Scheme | Provider | Application Start | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship for EBC Students (Class 11–12) | Maharashtra Govt. | June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for General/OBC (EBC eligible) | Uttar Pradesh Govt. | July 2, 2025 | December 20, 2025 |
| PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric for OBC/EBC/DNT | Central (MSJE) | July 1, 2025 | November 30, 2025 |
| PM-YASASVI Post-Matric for OBC/EBC/DNT | Central (MSJE) | July 1, 2025 | November 30, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC | Bihar Govt. | August 25, 2025 | September 25, 2025 |
| PM-YASASVI Top Class Education Scheme | Central (MSJE) | June 2, 2025 | August 31, 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria for EBC Scholarships 2025
Students applying for any of the above scholarships must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must belong to the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category.
- Family annual income should not exceed the prescribed limit (₹2.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh depending on scheme).
- Must be enrolled in a recognized institution (school/college/university).
- Should have passed the previous examination with at least 50% marks.
- Must hold a valid domicile certificate of the concerned state.
- Should not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously from a government source.
Documents Required
Students must keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Aadhaar Card or valid ID proof
- Passport-size photograph
- Income Certificate (issued by competent authority)
- EBC Category Certificate
- Domicile/Residence Certificate
- Previous year’s Marksheet
- Admission/Bonafide Certificate
- Bank Passbook (Aadhaar linked)
- Fee Receipt
- Self-declaration/Affidavit (if required)
How to Apply for EBC Scholarships 2025 (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official website – scholarships.gov.in or respective state portal.
- Register as a new user using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and email ID.
- Login using credentials and select the relevant EBC Scholarship scheme.
- Fill in personal, academic, and bank details carefully.
- Upload all required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the application and complete verification via Aadhaar e-sign (OTP method).
- Save the Application ID for tracking status.
Benefits of EBC Scholarships 2025
- Full/partial Tuition Fee Reimbursement
- Maintenance Allowance (₹250–₹1,200 per month)
- Book & Equipment Allowance
- Laptop/Computer grant (under Top Class schemes)
- DBT transfer directly into the student’s bank account
Important Links
| Scholarship Name | Application Link |
|---|---|
| PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric / Post-Matric / Top Class | scholarships.gov.in |
| Merit Scholarship for EBC Students (Maharashtra) | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students (Bihar) | pmsonline.bihar.gov.in |
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students | scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Telangana Post-Matric (EBC) ePASS | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in |
