Pre-matric and post-matric are terms used to refer to different stages of education in India.

• Pre-matric: This is the phase of a students life before giving the class 10th (or Matric) exam. It is basically class 9th and 10th. Pre-matric scholarships are a broad category of scholarships that offer financial assistance to students studying at the pre-matriculation level.

• Post-matric: This refers to the stage of education after the class 10th (or Matric) exam. It includes studies at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage, which is typically after high school. Post-matric scholarships are available for Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.

Both pre-matric and post-matric scholarships are available for SC students in India. The scholarships are awarded by the government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. where he/she is permanently settled.