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Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th

A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes studying in Class 9th and 10th in a Govt. School / a School recognized by Govt. / CBSE / State Board of Secondary Education.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Scholarship (₹ per month) (for 10 months in an academic year): ₹ 225 for Day Scholars, ₹ 525 for Hostellers.1. Books and Ad hoc Grant (₹ per annum): ₹ 750 for Day Scholars, ₹ 1000 for Hostellers. | Additional Monthly Allowances for Person with Disability (PwD) studying in private unaided Schools - | - Reader Allowance (for Blind students) – ₹ 160 | - Transport Allowance (if the students do not reside in the hostel which is within the premises of the Educational Institution) – ₹ 160 | - Escort Allowance (only for Severely Disabled Day Scholars / Students with low extremity disability) – ₹ 160 | - Helper Allowance (admissible to any of the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopaedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an Educational Institution who may need the assistance of a helper) – ₹ 160 | - Coaching Allowance to Mentally Retarded and Mentally ill Students – ₹ 240

Who can apply

The applicant must be a student.; The applicant must be studying in Class 9th or Class 10th.; The applicant must be from Scheduled Caste.; The Total Income of parents/guardian of the applicant must be less than or equal to ₹ 2.5 lakh per annum.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Are there any allowances for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)?

Yes, there are monthly allowances depending on the type and extent of disability. There is Reader Allowance, Transport Allowance, Escort Allowance, Helper Allowance and Coaching Allowance.

By when shall the scholarship become payable?

The scholarship will become payable from 1st April or from the month of admission, whichever is later, and will paid for for 10 months of the academic year.

Is there a limit to the number of scholarships?

No. All eligible students from Scheduled Castes will be given scholarships as prescribed in this scheme.

Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?

The scholarship will be provided for ten months of the academic year.

Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I have to repeat a class?

No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.

I am already availing the benefits of a Centrally-funded Scholarship scheme. Am I eligible for this scheme?

The applicant availing the benefits of National Means-cum-Merit scholarship scheme (Ministry of Education) can also avail the benefits of this scheme.

Is there any application fee?

No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.

In what condition would the income of the guardian needs to be mentioned?

The income of the guardian needs to be mentioned in a case where both the parents of the student are dead.

Do I need to attached a copy of my Aadhaar Card while submitting the application to the Head of the Institution/School?

Yes, you are required to submit the same with your application.

How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?

The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.