The Other Eligible Communities – OEC Postmatric Scholarship supports Kerala students from OEC categories pursuing post-matric courses outside the state. It is offered by the Backward Classes Development Department for those admitted to nationally important institutions or premier institutes like IITs, IIMs, and IISc. The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers for meritorious and reserved-category students in higher education outside Kerala.

Open to Kerala residents belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC). Applicants must be pursuing post-matric courses such as undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. Admission should be through merit or reservation quota in recognized institutions outside Kerala. Specific income or mark criteria are listed in the official notification.

Apply online through the e-Grantz portal at http://www.e-grantz.kerala.gov.in. Register, fill in academic and personal details, upload required documents, and submit before the deadline. For queries, contact regional offices: Kollam – 0474 2914417, Ernakulam – 0484 242. Ensure all information matches official records to avoid rejection.