The Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) provides financial support to students from Himachal Pradesh’s general category who belong to economically weaker sections. This central sector scheme aims to reduce dropout rates in higher education and improve employability by covering costs like tuition, maintenance, and other academic expenses. It targets students pursuing classes 11 and 12, vocational courses, diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as professional and doctoral programs such as CA, ICWA, CS, LLM, MPhil, and PhD.

Applicants must be permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh and belong to the Economically Backward Classes (EBC) of the general category. They should be enrolled in class 11, 12, vocational, diploma, graduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programs including Commercial Pilot Licence, CA/ICWA/CS, LLM, MPhil, or PhD. The scheme does not specify a minimum marks requirement, but family income limits may apply as per government norms.

Students must apply online through the official portal listed by the Himachal Pradesh government. Required documents typically include proof of residence, caste certificate, income certificate, and academic transcripts. Applications are submitted to the respective educational institution or directly on the portal. Deadlines and application links are updated annually on the official page.