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National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education

The National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education promotes the girl child's enrolment of 14-18 years age group at secondary stage, who passes class 8th and subsequently drops out for various socio-economic reasons.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

A sum of ₹3000/- (Rupees three thousand only) would be deposited under term deposit/ fixed deposit in a public sector bank or in a post office in the name of every eligible girl child. The term/ period of the deposit may be counted from the date of deposit to the date on which the girl child attains the age of 18 years. No premature withdrawal will be allowed.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a girl child.; The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe SC/ST; The applicant should have passed class 8th from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidhalayas (irrespective of whether they belong to Scheduled Castes or Tribes); The applicant should have enrolled for class 9th in State/UT Government, Government-aided, or local body schools in the academic year 2008-09 onwards.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Q. How Much Amount Will I Receive As A Scholarship Under The NSIGSE Scheme?

Ans: The eligible candidate shall receive a sum of INR 3000 and accrued interest at the end of the term of the interest-bearing account.

Q. I Am 17 Years Old And Married. I Have Enrolled In Class 9 In A Secondary School. Am I Eligible To Avail The Benefits Of The NSIGSE Scheme?

Ans: The maximum age of the girl child while applying for the benefits of this scheme shall not be more than 16 years. Moreover, married girls do not qualify for the incentive amount offered under this scheme.

Q. I Study At A CBSE School In Bangalore. Am I Eligible To Avail Of The Benefits Of This Scheme?

Ans: No. Candidates who have enrolled for their class 9 in any Central Government schools or private schools do not receive additional financial assistance.

Q. I Enrolled In Class 9 At The Age Of 16. However, I Could Not Continue My Studies After A Year. Will I Qualify For Withdrawing The Incentive Amount Under The NSIGSE Scheme?

Ans: No. Beneficiary female students are allowed to utilize the funds if they continue their studies for at least two years from the date of enrolment under the scheme. The passing certificate of the Class 10 board examination is a must to avail of the incentive benefits.

Q. I Am The Only Male Child In My Family. We Belong To SC And BPL Categories. Am I Eligible To Avail The Benefits Of The NSIGSE Scheme?

Ans: No. NSIGSE scholarships are offered only to eligible female students. However, you can explore various other schemes that may suit your requirement.

Q. Will My Parents Be Entitled To Withdraw The Money In Case Of My Death Before 18 Years Of Age?

Ans: No. The incentive amount of the NSIGSE Scheme shall be transferred to the savings account of the beneficiary girl child if only she survives the policy term. However, the amount is not transferable to the account of her parents or legal guardians in case of her unfortunate demise. In such cases, the amount shall be returned to the account of the Central government of India.

Q. Where Do I Find The Last Dates Of New Applications And Renewal Of Applications For The NSIGSE Scheme?

Ans: The tentative dates of applications every year lie between September and November. However, it would be best if you refer to the notifications on the official website for authentic information.

Q. Can I Apply For The NSIGSE Scheme Offline?

Ans: No. The scheme accepts applications only on an online platform. To learn more about the online application process, read through the 'How to Apply section of this page.

Q. Can I Withdraw My Amount Before Completing 18 Years?

Ans: No, you are not entitled for premature withdrawal of the incentive under the NSIGSE Scheme.

Q. How Much Money Do I Get As A Scholarship Under The NSIGSE Scheme?

Ans: Under the National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education, the eligible students are entitled to receive a one-time incentive of INR 3000. The term of the fixed deposit amount shall be calculated as the duration between the date of principal deposit and 18th birthday of the beneficiary girl child.

Q. Can I Use The Incentive Amount To Pay My School Fees?

Ans: No. Since you are not eligible to withdraw the amount till the completion of your class 10 and attaining 18 years of age, you cannot use the investive to pay school fees or carry out any other financial tasks. However, you can use the sum for your higher education in the future.