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Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others

The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes & others is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows: | - Day Scholar:- ₹3,500/- per annum1. Hosteller: - | - Component 1- ₹7,000/- per annum | - Component 2- ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X) | - In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

Who can apply

The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.; **Component 1: Pre Matric Scholarship for SC students**; **Component 2: Pre-Matric scholarship for children of parents/guardians engaged in Unclean and hazardous Occupation**; Persons who are Manual Scavengers.; Tanners & Flayers.; Waste pickers.; Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning.; Eligible for one scholarship at a time for classes I to X. Notify awarding body if another scholarship is received.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is this scheme ?

The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes & others is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

What are the main objective of the scheme?

This program provides financial aid to parents of children from Scheduled Castes and other disadvantaged groups to help them afford their children's education at the Pre-Matric level.

What benefits are provided under the scheme?

- Day Scholar- Rs. 3,500/- per annum | - Hosteller - | Component 1- [?] 7,000/- per annum | Component 2- [?] 8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)

What benefits are provided to the Disabled students ?

Along with the common benefits, in addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

Who can get the benefits under Component 1?

- The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only. | - Applicant students should be studying in class IX and X on a full time basis | - Applicant students should belong to a Scheduled Caste. | - Parent/Guardian of applicant students income should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum

Which categories are fall under Component 2?

- Persons who are Manual Scavengers. | - Tanners & Flayers. | - Waste pickers. | - Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning.

Is there any relaxation for the component 2?

There is no family income ceiling under component 2.

What is the procedure to apply ?

- Applicant must register them self on NSP portal. | - Login with their credentials and apply.

What documents are required ?

- Aadhaar Card. | - Link mobile no. with Aadhaar. | - Seed bank A/C with Aadhaar. | - Academic Documents.

What is the NSP URL ?

URL :https://scholarships.gov.in/