Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Government of India provides financial assistance to help children of workers in sectors such as beedi manufacturing, cinema and mining continue their education. One such scholarship is the Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric scheme, which supports eligible students after they complete Class 10.

The Post-Matric scholarship covers students studying in Classes XI and XII as well as those pursuing eligible ITI, Polytechnic, Degree and Professional Courses. The annual assistance is ₹3,000 for Classes XI and XII, ₹6,000 for eligible ITI, Polytechnic and specified Degree Courses, and up to ₹25,000 for eligible Professional Courses.

The scholarship is available to eligible children of Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM and Mica workers. Eligible contract workers and covered home-based or Gharkhata workers are also included, subject to the conditions of the scheme. Students must also meet the prescribed requirements relating to family income, previous examination and the educational institution.

This scholarship is the Post-Matric continuation of education support provided under the Labour Welfare Schemes. Students studying in Classes I to X can instead look at the separate Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric scheme. The Pre-Matric scholarship supports school education up to Class X, while the Post-Matric scholarship covers eligible education after Class 10.

The scheme is administered by the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment through its Labour Welfare Organisation. Students submit their applications through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), and approved assistance is released through the prescribed Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

For the 2026-27 academic year, the current NSP schedule shows that applications opened on 1 June 2026 and the student application deadline is 31 October 2026. Students should check the NSP for the latest schedule before applying, as application and verification dates may be revised.

Scheme Benefits

The main benefit of the Post-Matric scholarship is annual financial assistance for eligible students continuing their education after Class 10. The amount depends on the type of course being pursued.

• Students studying in Classes XI and XII receive ₹3,000 per year.
• Students pursuing eligible ITI courses receive ₹6,000 per year.
• Students pursuing eligible Polytechnic courses receive ₹6,000 per year.
• Students pursuing eligible Degree Courses, including B.Sc. Agriculture, receive ₹6,000 per year.
• Students pursuing eligible Professional Courses can receive ₹25,000 per year.
• The assistance is available to eligible children of covered Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM and Mica workers.
• The scholarship helps eligible worker families meet some of the cost of higher secondary, technical and higher education.
• The approved amount is transferred through the prescribed DBT system.

Scholarship Amount

The amount of assistance depends on the class or course in which the student is enrolled. The enhanced rates applicable from the 2026-27 academic year are as follows:

Eligibility Requirements

Students can apply for the Post-Matric scholarship if they meet the worker, income, educational and institutional conditions prescribed under the scheme.

• At least one parent of the student must be an eligible Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM or Mica worker.
• The eligible worker parent should have completed at least six months of service in the concerned sector.
• Eligible contract workers and home-based or Gharkhata workers are also covered.
• The family's income must remain within the income limit prescribed under the current scheme guidelines.
• Under the current 2026-27 guidelines, the family income ceiling is ₹21,000 per month or ₹2.52 lakh per year.
• The student must have passed the previous qualifying examination.
• Students promoted to the next class are eligible to apply, subject to the other scheme conditions.
• The student must be regularly admitted to a recognised Government or Government-aided institution.
• The scholarship covers eligible education from Class XI onwards up to the specified Professional Courses.
• Students studying through correspondence or distance mode are not eligible under the scheme.
• No minimum percentage is prescribed, but the student must have passed the last qualifying examination in the first attempt.
• A student who completes one course and then changes to another stream or professional field is not eligible for another scholarship under the applicable rule.
• The student must meet the applicable Aadhaar, OTR and DBT requirements for the scholarship.

From the 2026-27 academic year, eligible students may receive one merit-based scholarship along with one or more welfare-based scholarships, subject to the eligibility conditions of the respective schemes.

Required Documents

Students should keep the necessary documents ready before starting the online application. The exact documents requested may depend on the student's course and circumstances.

• Recent photograph of the student.
• Identity card of the eligible worker parent.
• Form B Register number or relevant details for eligible mine workers.
• Income certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Previous academic year's marksheet or passing certificate.
• Aadhaar details of the student or applicable Aadhaar details for a minor.
• Bank account details and the front page of the student's bank passbook or a cancelled cheque, wherever required.
• Mobile number and other details required for OTR and authentication.
• Course, college or institution details required on NSP.

Students should check the documents displayed in their NSP application before submission because the portal may require additional information depending on the course and applicant details.

Steps to Apply

The Post-Matric scholarship application is submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal. Students should complete OTR first and then select the Post-Matric scholarship under the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

• First, open the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and go to the student section.
• Select the One Time Registration (OTR) option and complete the registration using the Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrolment ID details applicable to the student.
• After OTR is completed, return to the student section and log in using the OTR details.
• Select the application option for the 2026-27 academic year.
• From the Ministry of Labour & Employment schemes, select Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM – Post Matric (Welfare Based Scheme).
• Enter the student's personal, academic and course details carefully.
• Provide the required information about the eligible worker parent and family income.
• Enter the college, school, ITI, Polytechnic or other institution details as applicable to the student's course.
• Provide the documents and other information requested by NSP.
• Before submitting the application, check the student's name, Aadhaar details, course, institution, parent information and other important entries.
• Submit the completed application before the deadline shown on NSP and keep the application details safely for future reference.
• After submission, the application goes through the prescribed verification process before the scholarship is approved and paid.

Important Dates

Students applying for the Post-Matric scholarship should keep the application and verification dates in mind. The current NSP schedule for the 2026-27 academic year shows the following dates:

These are the dates currently displayed by NSP for the Post-Matric scheme. Students should check the National Scholarship Portal before applying because the authorities may revise the schedule.

Renewal of Scholarship

Students who continue their eligible studies can use the renewal facility available on NSP in the following academic year. Renewal is subject to the student continuing to meet the scheme conditions.

• Log in to NSP using the existing OTR and application details.
• Select the renewal option when it is available for the scholarship.
• Check the previous application details and update information that has changed.
• Enter the current course, class and institution details correctly.
• Submit the renewal application within the notified deadline.
• The renewal application must pass the required verification before further payment is released.

Cancellation and Continuation Conditions

The scholarship is available only while the student continues to satisfy the conditions of the scheme. The scholarship may be cancelled if an important eligibility condition is no longer met.

• The scholarship is provided for one year in each class. A student repeating the same class is not eligible for assistance again for that class.
• If false or incorrect information is provided in the application or supporting documents.
• If the student discontinues the course or stops pursuing the approved studies.
• If the student changes the course or institution without the required approval.
• If the parent ceases to be an eligible Beedi, Mine or Cine worker.
• If the student otherwise becomes ineligible under the applicable scheme conditions.

If an irregular scholarship payment has already been made, the amount may be recovered according to the applicable rules.

Relevant Links

• Ministry of Labour & Employment Portal
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• NSP – All Scholarships Scheme
• Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi Cine IOMC LSDM Workers – Post-Matric Guidelines
• Ministry of Labour & Employment – Scholarship FAQ
• NSP – OTR Related FAQ

Contact Information

For scheme-related questions, students and parents can contact the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW), Ministry of Labour & Employment, or the Welfare Commissioner/Labour Welfare Organisation office responsible for their area.

NSP Helpdesk

• Phone: 0120-6619540
• Email: [email protected]
• Timings: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, except government holidays

Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW)

• Phone: 011-23386620
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001

For region-specific assistance, applicants can contact the concerned Welfare Commissioner or Labour Welfare Organisation office. The Ministry's official field-officer directory provides the contact details of the regional offices.