Last Updated: 22 October 2026
If your parents work in beedi rolling, cinema, or mining, there is a central government scholarship you should not miss. Under the Labour Welfare Scholarship 2026 (Post-Matric), students can receive Rs 3,000 to Rs 25,000 per year, and the last date to apply is 31 October 2026. With only days left, this is the moment to act.
The official name of the scheme is “Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric”, run by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. Applications are fully online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in. The headline figure most websites bury is the professional-course tier: students in engineering, medical, law, management and similar professional courses get a full Rs 25,000 per year. That is the single biggest advantage of this scheme, and this article leads with it because most competitor coverage does not.
This is the post-matric component of the scheme, covering Class 11 and above. Note that the pre-matric part (Classes 1 to 10) already closed on 31 August 2026. Only post-matric applications are open now, and institute verification closes on 15 November 2026.
Labour Welfare Scholarship 2026: Quick Facts
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric |
| Ministry | Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India |
| Amount (per year) | Rs 3,000 to Rs 25,000 |
| Application last date | 31 October 2026 |
| Institute verification last date | 15 November 2026 |
| Application portal | National Scholarship Portal – scholarships.gov.in |
| Payment mode | DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) to bank account |
| Mandatory requirement | Aadhaar OTR (One Time Registration) on NSP |
The Rs 25,000 Professional-Course Tier: The Scheme’s Biggest Advantage
Most scholarship schemes pay only a few thousand rupees even for degree students, but the Labour Welfare Scholarship stands out because of its professional-course tier. If you are studying B.Tech, MBBS or BAMS, LLB, MBA, or any similar professional course, and your parent is a beedi, cine, or mine worker, you can receive Rs 25,000 per year.
Professional course fees are usually very high, and paying them is the hardest challenge for workers’ families. Rs 25,000 a year is close to a full year of tuition in many government colleges. If you fall in this category, do not let the 31 October deadline pass without applying.
This amount is paid every year, which means you can renew it each academic year until your course is complete. The only conditions are that you pass the previous examination in the first attempt and that you are enrolled in a regular course at a government-recognized institution.
How Much Scholarship You Get: Full Amount List
The amount depends on your level of study:
| Level of study | Annual amount |
|---|---|
| Class 11 and Class 12 | Rs 3,000 |
| ITI / Polytechnic / Diploma | Rs 6,000 |
| Degree courses (BA, BSc, BCom, etc.) | Rs 6,000 |
| Professional courses (Engineering, Medical, Law, Management, etc.) | Rs 25,000 |
The money is sent directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT. There is no middleman and no deduction.
Who Can Apply: Eligibility Conditions
To apply for this scheme, you must meet all of the following conditions:
- Parent’s occupation: Your mother or father must be a beedi worker, a cine worker, or a mine worker (IOMC/LSDM – iron ore, manganese ore, chrome ore, limestone, and dolomite mines).
- Minimum service: The working parent must have completed at least 6 months of continuous service.
- Regular course: The student must be studying in a regular course at a government-recognized institution. Distance learning or correspondence courses are not covered.
- First-attempt pass: The student must have passed the previous examination in the first attempt.
- Aadhaar OTR compulsory: One Time Registration (OTR) with Aadhaar on the NSP portal is mandatory. Applications without OTR will not be accepted.
- Income limit: The monthly income limit is between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000 depending on the worker category. One source lists Rs 10,000 per month for beedi and cine workers, while another mentions Rs 8,000 per month for cine workers. Please confirm the exact limit for your category on the NSP portal before applying.
Documents Checklist
Keep these documents ready before you start the application:
- Student’s Aadhaar Card
- Marksheet of the previous examination (passed in first attempt)
- Parent’s worker certificate or employment proof
- Income certificate
- Copy of bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked account)
- Bonafide certificate from the institution
- Passport-size photograph
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of completed OTR on NSP
How to Apply on NSP: Step-by-Step Guide
The application is completely online. Follow these steps carefully:
Step 1 – Register on NSP: Go to scholarships.gov.in and click “New Registration”. Fill in the basic details and complete the registration.
Step 2 – Complete Aadhaar OTR: This is the most important step. Go to the OTR section on NSP, enter your Aadhaar number, and verify it through OTP. Your application will not move forward without OTR.
Step 3 – Fill the post-matric application form: Log in and select “Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric”. Enter your study, institution, and personal details accurately.
Step 4 – Upload documents: Scan and upload all the documents from the checklist above. Photographs and signatures must be in the prescribed size.
Step 5 – Submit the form: Review the complete form once more before submitting. Wrong information can lead to rejection. Note down the application ID after submission.
Step 6 – Institute verification (by 15 November 2026): Your college or institution will verify your application on NSP. Contact the nodal officer of your institution and submit the required papers. Payment cannot happen without institute verification.
Step 7 – DBT payment: After verification is complete, the amount will be sent directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
Why Institute Verification Matters: The 15 November Deadline
Many students fill the form and then relax, but in this scheme the real work is institute verification. After you apply on NSP, your institution must confirm your admission, attendance, and documents online. The last date for this is 15 November 2026.
If your institution does not verify in time, your application will get stuck and the money will not reach you. So meet your college’s scholarship nodal officer immediately after applying and make sure the verification is done. You can also track your application status by logging in to NSP.
Other Scholarships Closing on 31 October 2026
The Labour Welfare Scholarship is not the only scheme closing on 31 October 2026. Around the same time, fresh applications for NMMSS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme) and the UP Post-Matric Scholarship are also closing. If you are eligible for any of these, fill all the forms in the same week so that no opportunity is lost. Also see our complete list of scholarships closing on 31 October 2026. To understand the full NSP process, read our National Scholarship Portal 2026-27 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Who can apply for the Labour Welfare Scholarship?
A: Students whose parents are beedi, cine, or mine (IOMC/LSDM) workers with at least 6 months of continuous service. The student must study in a regular course at a government-recognized institution and must have passed the previous examination in the first attempt.
Q2: Which workers’ children are covered?
A: Children of beedi rollers, cinema and film industry (cine) workers, and workers in iron ore, manganese ore, chrome ore, limestone, and dolomite mines (IOMC/LSDM).
Q3: How much does a Class 12 student get?
A: Students in Class 11 and Class 12 receive Rs 3,000 per year.
Q4: What is OTR and is it compulsory?
A: OTR stands for One Time Registration, a one-time Aadhaar-based registration on NSP. Yes, it is compulsory for this scheme. Applications without OTR will not be accepted.
Q5: Can I apply after 31 October 2026?
A: No. 31 October 2026 is the last date for post-matric applications. The form on the portal will close after that. Apply today without delay.
Q6: How does institute verification work?
A: After you fill the form on NSP, your college or institution confirms your admission and documents online. The last date is 15 November 2026. Contact your institution’s nodal officer and make sure the verification is completed.
Q7: When and how will I receive the money?
A: After institute verification is complete, the amount is sent directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Q8: Can professional-course students apply?
A: Yes, absolutely. Students in professional courses like engineering, medical, law, and management receive the highest amount of Rs 25,000 per year.
Official Links
- National Scholarship Portal (official portal): scholarships.gov.in
- NSP Helpdesk: contact details are available on the official portal scholarships.gov.in
- District Collector press release PR No.117: published on cdn.s3waas.gov.in
Always use the official NSP portal for the application and all information. Do not pay any agent or middleman; this scheme is completely free.
Also read: PM Scholarship Scheme 2026 and Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship status check guide.
GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. The information here is based on official sources, but please check the latest details on the NSP portal before applying.
