Post-Matric Scholarship for Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers 2025 > Dates & Benefits & Online Steps

Post-Matric Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers 2025 – Dates & Benefits is a centrally sponsored scholarship scheme that is administered by the Directorate General of Labour Welfare – DGLW Ministry of Labour & Employment and delivered via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). This scheme supports children of workers in beedi-making, cinema, iron ore/manganese/chrome ore (IOMC) and limestone/dolomite (LSDM) mining by funding post-matric (Class 11 onwards) education at recognised institutions. The application window for the 2025–26 academic year has been revised the portal now accepts submissions up to 15 of December 2025 with institute-level and defective-application verification expected to wrap up by 31 of December 2025. Eligible students may receive a one-time annual award that is covering tuition and maintenance that varies by course level from Class 11/12 recipients up to professional course beneficiaries receiving higher amounts. Funds are disbursed through DBT after verification.

Who can apply? (Eligibility snapshot)

Applicants should confirm they meet these essential conditions before applying for Post-Matric Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers 2025 – Dates & Benefits:

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1. Application must be Indian citizen and ward of a registered worker (or a deceased worker) in Beedi, Cine, IOMC or LSDM sectors.
2. Worker must be registered with the relevant authority (e.g., beedi welfare board, Directorate of Film Festivals/Ministry of I&B for cine, welfare cess/register for mines).
3. Student must have passed Class 10 in the first attempt and be enrolled in a regular post-matric course (distance learning not eligible).
4. Family income cap: ₹1,20,000 per annum for beedi/IOMC/LSDM families; ₹96,000 per annum for cine families.
5. Minimum 50% marks in previous exam (relaxations apply as per SC/ST norms).
6. Maximum two children per family may receive assistance; beneficiaries cannot avail duplicate central/state scholarships for the same purpose.

How to apply (step-by-step)

Follow these steps via the National Scholarship Portal to apply for Post-Matric Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers 2025 – Dates & Benefits:

1. Visit scholarships.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration.
2. Register using Aadhaar, mobile number and complete NSP app face authentication where prompted.
3. Log in → Application → Apply for Scholarship → Academic Year 2025–26 → Ministry of Labour & Employment → select the Post-Matric scheme.
4. Fill personal, academic and worker-parent details; upload Class 10 marksheet and last-year marksheet for renewals.
5. Upload Form B / beedi licence / cine registration as applicable and a valid income certificate (≤6 months old).
6. Provide Aadhaar-linked bank account details (front page of passbook/cancelled cheque).
7. Submit and note the application reference; institute and DGLW will verify — track status under “Check Your Status.”
8. Corrections are not possible after final submit — review entries carefully before submission.

Documents required (quick checklist)

1. Passport-sized photograph
2. Aadhaar or government ID (Voter ID/PAN)
3. Parent’s worker ID / Form B / cine registration certificate / mine-welfare ID
4. Income certificate (issued within 6 months by Tehsildar/Revenue Officer)
5. Class 10 marksheet/admission bonafide for current course
6. Bank passbook front page / cancelled cheque (Aadhaar-linked)
7. Caste certificate (if applicable), death certificate (if ward of deceased worker)
8. Self-declaration via Aadhaar OTP on NSP.

Benefits (what the scholarship pays)

These are lump-sum awards meant to cover tuition and maintenance; separate hostel/book allowances are not provided. Funding is routed through PFMS/DBT after verification.

Important dates

Deadlines may be revised by the Ministry — always re-check scholarships.gov.in for live updates.

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