Punjab News: Mann Government Reopens Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal Till May 15, 2025 — Final Chance for Eligible Students

In a significant move aimed at ensuring no eligible student is left behind, the Punjab Government has decided to reopen the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal till May 15, 2025. This will offer a final opportunity for students who failed to lock their applications for the academic year 2024-25 to complete the process and avail the scholarship benefits.

Punjab Government Reopens Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal Till May 15, 2025

Punjab’s Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, shared this update while highlighting that it had come to the department's attention that some eligible students—or their respective institutions—could not lock the scholarship applications within the earlier deadline.

“In view of this and keeping students' welfare in mind, the government has decided to reopen the portal. This step ensures that deserving candidates are not deprived of crucial educational assistance,” she said.

Dr. Baljit Kaur reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive education

Dr. Baljit Kaur reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive education and emphasized that no eligible student should miss out on the benefits due to procedural lapses. She urged both students and institutions to take full advantage of this extended opportunity and complete their application process before the new deadline.

The move is expected to benefit numerous students across Punjab who were at risk of losing financial aid due to missed formalities. 

Additionally, the department has directed all educational institutions to actively assist students in completing the application process during this extended window. Institutions are expected to verify and lock the applications promptly to avoid any further delays.

The government has also ensured that technical support and helpline services will remain available to address any issues students may face while accessing the portal. This initiative underlines Punjab’s broader objective of promoting educational equity and supporting students from marginalized and economically weaker sections of society.