Last updated: July 19, 2026. Chhattisgarh has announced the 2026-27 online schedule for Post-Matric Scholarship applications by eligible Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students studying after Class 12. Renewal applications opened on June 20, while fresh applications open on August 1, 2026. The official schedule contains several processing batches, with the final listed student submission date on December 30, 2026.
What students should do: Do not wait for the final batch. Complete OTR, Aadhaar and bank-account checks, collect the required certificates and submit through the official Chhattisgarh Post-Matric Scholarship portal as early as possible.
Chhattisgarh Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 highlights
- Eligible communities: ST, SC and OBC students who meet the scheme rules
- Study level: post-secondary study, including colleges, universities, engineering, medical, nursing, polytechnic and ITI institutions
- Renewal applications: started June 20, 2026
- Fresh applications: start August 1, 2026
- Final listed student deadline: December 30, 2026
- Application portal: Chhattisgarh Post-Matric Scholarship portal
Important dates
| Application type | Opening date | Student submission batches |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal | June 20, 2026 | June 30, September 30, November 30 and December 30, 2026 |
| Fresh | August 1, 2026 | August 30, September 30, November 30 and December 30, 2026 |
The dates are batch-processing dates in the official notice, not a reason to delay. Students should use the earliest suitable batch so their institution has time to verify the application and correct any problem.
Who is affected?
- Chhattisgarh-domiciled ST and SC students whose parental annual income does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Chhattisgarh-domiciled OBC students whose parental annual income does not exceed Rs. 1 lakh.
- Eligible students enrolled in government or private post-secondary institutions covered by the state scheme.
- Renewal applicants continuing their course and fresh applicants entering an eligible course in 2026-27.
Required student action
- Read the official district notice and the official 2026-27 schedule PDF.
- Complete National Scholarship Portal One-Time Registration (OTR) if required by the application workflow.
- Confirm that Aadhaar is seeded to an active bank account in the student’s name.
- Prepare the caste certificate, Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, income certificate, previous-year result and current admission details.
- Open the official Chhattisgarh scholarship portal, select fresh or renewal application and enter details exactly as shown on the records.
- Upload clear documents, submit the form and save the acknowledgement or application number.
- Ask the institution scholarship nodal officer to confirm that the application has reached the verification queue.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
An application not submitted within the notified 2026-27 schedule may not enter institutional and departmental verification for that cycle. A late or incomplete application can also miss the relevant payment batch. Students should submit early and track verification instead of relying on the December 30 final batch.
Frequently asked questions
When do fresh scholarship applications open?
Fresh 2026-27 applications open on August 1, 2026.
Can a student wait until December 30?
December 30 is the final listed student submission batch, but earlier batches allow more time for verification and correction. Applying early is safer.
