Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students: State-wise Statistics
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In 2020-21, its last year as a separate scheme, the Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC students released Rs 2,500 lakh to states and covered 36.01 thousand students, according to the Social Justice Ministry. Gujarat had the most students. State-wise and year-wise figures from official reports are below.
Dr. Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarships for EBC Students: key numbers
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States by students covered (2020-21)
States and union territories that received funds in 2020-21, with the number of EBC students covered, from Table 6.26 of the Handbook on Social Welfare Statistics 2024. All other states show zero.
| State/UT | Students covered (thousand) | Funds released (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 21.51 | 800.00 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 7.10 | 300.00 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2.88 | 230.00 |
| Sikkim | 1.57 | 250.00 |
| Tripura | 1.20 | 37.95 |
| Kerala | 1.00 | 200.00 |
| Telangana | 0.45 | 451.41 |
| Manipur | 0.30 | 230.04 |
| A & N Islands | 0.01 | 0.60 |
Source: socialjustice.gov.in, as on 31 March 2021
Funds released by year, 2018-19 to 2020-21
National totals from Annexure 5.7 of the Department's Annual Report 2020-21. The 2020-21 figure covers releases only up to 31 December 2020; the full year total in the 2024 Handbook is Rs 2,500 lakh.
| Year | Funds released (Rs lakh) | Students covered (thousand) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 2300.00 | 21.338 |
| 2019-20 | 1398.97 | 217.27 |
| 2020-21 (to 31 Dec 2020) | 965.32 | Awaited |
Source: socialjustice.gov.in, as on 31 December 2020
Funds released by state (2018-19)
States that received funds in 2018-19, from Annexure 5.7 of the Annual Report 2020-21. Student counts are given where the state reported them.
| State/UT | Funds released (Rs lakh) | Students covered (thousand) |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 1306.45 | 11.703 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 244.45 | 1.653 |
| Sikkim | 230.30 | 1.664 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 200.00 | 3.196 |
| Goa | 200.00 | Not reported |
| Uttarakhand | 118.80 | Not reported |
Source: socialjustice.gov.in, as on 31 March 2019
How the EBC post-matric scholarship was paid
What the numbers show
The Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class (EBC) students was a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2014-15. In its last year as a separate scheme, 2020-21, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment released Rs 2,500 lakh to states and 36.01 thousand students were covered, according to the Handbook on Social Welfare Statistics 2024.
State differences
Coverage was concentrated in a few states. Gujarat alone had 21.51 thousand students in 2020-21, with Rs 800 lakh released. Andhra Pradesh followed with 7.10 thousand students, then Jammu and Kashmir with 2.88 thousand. Sikkim, Tripura, Kerala, Telangana, Manipur and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands also received funds. Most other states, including large ones such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, show zero in the official table.
Gujarat also led in 2018-19, receiving Rs 1,306.45 lakh for 11.703 thousand students, according to the Annual Report 2020-21.
The trend over the years
The Annual Report 2020-21 shows Rs 2,300 lakh released in 2018-19 and Rs 1,398.97 lakh in 2019-20. For 2020-21 it recorded Rs 965.32 lakh up to 31 December 2020. The full-year figure later published in the 2024 Handbook is Rs 2,500 lakh. The report lists 217.27 thousand students for 2019-20, much higher than other years, mostly because of a large count reported by Andhra Pradesh.
What the figures do not tell you
Student numbers are reported by states with their next year's proposal, so the latest year is often blank or provisional when a report is printed. The tables also do not show how many eligible students applied but were not paid.
What changed after 2020-21
From 2021-22 the scheme was merged into PM YASASVI, the umbrella scholarship scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students. Later official figures are published for PM YASASVI as a whole, so a separate EBC count is no longer reported. Students should apply through their state scholarship portal or the National Scholarship Portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many students got the EBC post-matric scholarship?
The Social Justice Ministry reports 36.01 thousand EBC students covered in 2020-21, with Rs 2,500 lakh released to states. In 2018-19 the figure was 21.338 thousand students.
Which state had the most EBC post-matric scholarship students?
Gujarat, with 21.51 thousand students in 2020-21, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 7.10 thousand and Jammu and Kashmir with 2.88 thousand, according to Table 6.26 of the 2024 Handbook.
Why did many states get nothing?
Funds are released against proposals from states. The official table shows zero for states that did not send a proposal or draw funds that year. The reports do not give a reason for each state.
Is the EBC post-matric scholarship still running separately?
No. The Handbook notes that the scheme was merged into the umbrella PM YASASVI scheme from 2021-22, which also covers OBC and DNT students.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment: its Annual Report 2020-21 (Annexure 5.7) and the Handbook on Social Welfare Statistics 2024 (Table 6.26).
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Dr. Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarships for EBC Students full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- socialjustice.gov.in (socialjustice.gov.in/public/ckeditor/upload/62201723632649.pdf)
- socialjustice.gov.in (socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/90341650353538.pdf)