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Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others

Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

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.

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About This 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. The goal is to increase the participation of these children in education, reduce the dropout rate, especially during the transition from primary to secondary school, improve their academic performance, and increase their chances of continuing their education beyond the Pre-Matric stage.

Benefits

The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:

₹3.5K · annual

1. Day Scholar:- ₹3,500/- per annum1. Hosteller: -

₹7.0K · annual

Component 1- ₹7,000/- per annum

₹8.0K · annual

Component 2- ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)

In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Photograph.
  • Academic Certificate.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Income proof.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Aadhaar Card.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹8.0K