Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes and Others
In simple words
A yearly allowance for Scheduled Caste students in Class IX and X.
What you may get
A yearly academic allowance from 2022-23: Rs 3,500 for day scholars and Rs 7,000 for hostellers (Component 1). 10 percent extra for students with disability.
Who it is for
A Scheduled Caste student studying full time in Class IX or X, whose parents' income is up to Rs 2.50 lakh a year, may apply.
Main eligibility conditions
- Belongs to a Scheduled Caste
- Studying full time in Class IX or X
- Parent or guardian income not above Rs 2.50 lakh a year
- Indian national
- Not holding any other scholarship for the same classes
Conditions we could not check
- Component 1 is for SC students in Class IX and X full time. Component 2 (children of manual scavengers, tanners and flayers, waste pickers, hazardous cleaners) covers Classes I to X with no income limit and is not checked here.
- Amounts in the guidelines apply from 2022-23. State portals may differ in dates.
Who may not qualify
- A student cannot hold two scholarships for classes I to X at the same time.
Documents you may need
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate as the state portal asks
How to apply
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal or your state scholarship portal when applications open (usually from April).
- Fill the application for this scheme and upload documents.
- The school verifies the application and the state processes it.
Application fee
We could not confirm an application fee.
Application dates
- Current deadline could not be confirmed. Check the official source.
Official information
Department: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Last checked: 24 September 2026
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Questions and answers
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Who can apply?
A Scheduled Caste student studying full time in Class IX or X, whose parents' income is up to Rs 2.50 lakh a year, may apply.
How much is the benefit?
A yearly academic allowance from 2022-23: Rs 3,500 for day scholars and Rs 7,000 for hostellers (Component 1). 10 percent extra for students with disability.
What is the income limit?
The listed family income limit is Rs 2,50,000 a year.
Which documents are needed?
The official information mentions: Income certificate; Caste certificate as the state portal asks.
How can I apply?
The official steps are: 1. Register on the National Scholarship Portal or your state scholarship portal when applications open (usually from April). 2. Fill the application for this scheme and upload documents. 3. The school verifies the application and the state processes it.
Is it open now, and what is the last date?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
Can I apply online?
The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.
Is there an application fee?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
Is there an official PDF?
Yes. The official PDF is linked in the official information box on this page.
Where each fact comes from
- benefit: Guidelines PDF, para 6.1
- income: Guidelines PDF, para 4.2.1
- eligibility: Guidelines PDF, para 4.2
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