Dr Ambedkar Scholarship 2026: Last Date, Eligibility, Amount & How to Apply

The Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026 is the flagship scholarship programme run by the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Government of Punjab, for SC and OBC students across the state. It bundles together several Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Attendance scholarship schemes, covering students from Class 1 all the way up to postdoctoral level. Applications for the 2026-27 session are being accepted through the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal (scholarships.punjab.gov.in) and, for select schemes, the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

Here’s a complete, updated guide to eligibility, last dates, award amounts, required documents and the step-by-step application process for this session.

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026: Overview

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Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026-27: Important Dates

Dates are as officially notified for the 2026-27 session. Since scholarship deadlines are occasionally revised or extended, students should reconfirm the exact date for their scheme on scholarships.punjab.gov.in before the closing date.

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility Criteria

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026-27: Award Amount

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Previous class marksheet
• Self-attested Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate (current financial year)
• 10th Class Certificate
• Photocopy of Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
• Recent attested passport-size photograph
• Attendance certificate from the institution
• Previous year’s admit card
• Self-declaration/undertaking certificate

How to Apply for Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026-27

Step 1: Registration

1. Visit scholarships.punjab.gov.in.
2. Click on ‘Student Registration’ on the homepage.
3. Enter your contact details, address, and other basic information.
4. Fill in the captcha code and submit.
5. Note down the User ID and password generated on the confirmation screen.

Step 2: Login

1. Click ‘Go to Scholarship Portal and Login’.
2. Enter your credentials and captcha, then click ‘Login’.

Step 3: Form Filling

1. On your dashboard, click ‘Apply Online’.
2. Select your scholarship scheme and enter school/institute details, current and previous academic records.
3. Fill in eligibility and Aadhaar-linked bank account details.
4. Tick the undertaking checkbox, then click ‘Register Scholarship Application Form’.
5. Upload all required documents.
6. Click ‘Edit Lock Print’ and take a printout of the completed form.
7. Get the printed form verified by your school/institute authority, then click the lock button to finalise your submission on the portal.

Note: Pre-Matric applications for SC and OBC students are filed through epunjabschool.gov.in, while Post-Matric and Minority scholarships are processed via scholarships.punjab.gov.in or scholarships.gov.in depending on the scheme. Check the correct portal for your specific scholarship before starting.

Renewal for 2026-27

Students who received the scholarship in the previous session do not need to register again — they can log in directly using last year’s credentials and complete the renewal form for 2026-27.

A Note on the “Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship” Name — Which One Applies to You?

Several different government schemes carry the “Dr. Ambedkar” name, and searches often mix them up:

• Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal, Punjab (covered in this article) — a state government scheme for SC and OBC students who are residents of Punjab, applied for via scholarships.punjab.gov.in.
• Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs — a separate, centrally sponsored scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for students from Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC categories. It is funded on a 75:25 Centre-State basis and applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), with an income ceiling of INR 2 lakh/year.
• Similarly named scholarships also exist in Delhi, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, and Himachal Pradesh, each with their own eligibility and application process.

If you belong to a DNT community rather than the SC/OBC category, you should apply for the central DNT scheme via scholarships.gov.in instead of the Punjab portal covered here.

Example: How the Scholarship Helps a Student

Consider Simran, a Class 11 student from Bathinda whose family runs a small farm earning under INR 1,00,000 a year. She belongs to the OBC category and scored 78% in Class 10 and 76% in her last Higher Secondary exam. She registers on scholarships.punjab.gov.in before the November 20, 2026 deadline, uploads her caste certificate, income certificate, and Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, and applies under the Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students — becoming eligible for a monthly maintenance allowance along with fee reimbursement once her institution verifies the application.

Key Benefits

• Covers tuition, exam, and maintenance costs for eligible SC/OBC students
• Different allowance slabs for day scholars and hostellers
• Covers education from Class 1 through postdoctoral level
• No application fee
• Transparent, DBT-based disbursement once verified by the institution

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FAQs: Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026-27

What is the last date for Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026-27?

Deadlines vary by scheme: Pre-Matric applications for SC, OBC, and Minority students close on August 6, 2026, Post-Matric SC on November 15, 2026, and Post-Matric OBC on November 20, 2026. Minority Post-Matric and Merit-cum-Means schemes remain open until April 2027.

Who is eligible for the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship 2026-27 in Punjab?

SC and OBC students who are domicile residents of Punjab, studying from Class 1 to postdoctoral level, and meeting the income and marks criteria for their specific scheme.

How do I apply for the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship?

Register and apply online at scholarships.punjab.gov.in (or epunjabschool.gov.in for certain Pre-Matric schemes), upload the required documents, and get the printed application verified by your institution.

Is the Punjab Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship the same as the central DNT scholarship?

No. The Punjab Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal serves SC/OBC students in Punjab, while a separate central scheme with a similar name supports DNT (Denotified, Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic Tribe) students nationwide via the National Scholarship Portal.

Can I reapply if I failed my exams?

No, students who fail their exams are not eligible to avail the scholarship for that cycle.

Do returning students need to register again for 2026-27?

No, students who received the scholarship in the previous year can log in with their existing credentials and directly complete the renewal application.