The Backward Classes Development Department Government of Kerala has initiated the OEC Post Matric Scholarship 2023. Eligible applicants are students from Kerala who are currently pursuing post-matric studies and are listed on the OEC list of the state. The application forms can be accessed on the official portal.

The OEC Post Matric Scholarship, implemented by the Backward Communities Development Department of Kerala, aims to provide financial assistance to OEC students pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary stage studies. The scholarship is provided to help these students meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
The scholarship covers the admission fees, tuition fees, special fees for lab, equipment, etc., along with a monthly stipend. The scholarship amount varies based on the course and level of study. This financial aid significantly reduces the burden of educational expenses on the student and their family, thus enabling them to pursue their academic aspirations unhindered.
To avail of the OEC Post Matric Scholarship, students must belong to the Other Eligible Community (OEC) in Kerala and should be pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary stage studies. Additionally, the annual income of the student's family should not exceed a certain limit as specified by the government.