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Education & Learning; Social welfare & Empowerment

Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students

A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for Scheduled Caste students pursuing studies beyond class 12th admitted in a full-time course in one of the notified institutions. The total annual family income from all sources must be less than or equal to Rs. 8.00 lakh.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

The applicant must be a student.; The applicant must be pursuing studies beyond class 12th admitted in a full-time course in one of the "notified institutions" (refer definition).; The applicant must be from a Scheduled Caste.; The Total Annual Family Income of the applicant must be less than or equal to ₹ 8 Lakh per Annum.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Is there any application fee?

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

Am I eligible for this scholarship if two of my siblings are availing the benefits of this scheme?

No. You won't be eligible in this case.

How will my tuition fee and non-refundable charges be paid?

The payment will be made directly to the institution.

Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?

The benefits are provided till the complete duration of the course.

What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?

The payment of the scholarship will be through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

What if there are more than one student with equal marks for the last available slot in an institution?

In such cases, preference will be given to the student with lower family income.

Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail to get promoted to the next semester?

No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.

Is there a percentage of slots reserved for girl students?

Yes, 30% of the total slots are reserved for girl students.

Can I apply offline for the scholarship?

No. You need to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ to apply.

Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?

No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.

How do I track the status of my application?

You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking "Track Status" in the left pane.

What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?

The format should be.pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb.

In what cases a Bonafide Certificate from the institute is needed?

It is needed if the institute is located in a State/UT different from domicile State/UT of the applicant.

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

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