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Scholarship/Merit Scholarship Schools SC/ST/OBC/Min (Studying in College/Technical/ Professional Institutions)

The scheme provides monthly financial aid to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing higher education. Benefits include scholarships for hostellers and day scholars, with eligibility based on academic performance and income criteria.

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About This Scheme

Launched by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi, the scheme "Merit Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students studying in recognised Colleges/Professional/Technical Institutions" aims to provide financial assistance to students from marginalized communities pursuing higher education in recognized institutions. The scheme offers monthly scholarships to hostellers and day scholars based on their course of study, with amounts ranging from ₹420/- to ₹1,860/- per month. Eligible students must have secured at least 60% marks in the previous academic year. Family income limits apply only to OBC and Minority students. The scheme is implemented by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Benefits

> Course of Study Group-A

₹1.6K · monthly

Degree courses in medical/engineering/B.Sc. (Agri)/Veterinary Science/Forensic Science/Higher Technical and professional studies, and degree-level courses in Indian medicine (B.A.M.S. and comparable courses in Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia, and Homeopathy systems of Medicine): Hostellers: ₹1,620/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹900/- per month for 12 months.

₹1.9K · monthly

For Postgraduate courses in the above fields and other technical/professional courses: Hostellers: ₹1,860/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹960/- per month for 12 months.

> Course of Study Group-B

₹1.1K · monthly

Diploma-level courses in Indian medicine, engineering, technology, architecture, and other vocational courses, as well as postgraduate courses in science subjects: Hostellers: ₹1,110/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹720/- per month for 12 months.

> Course of Study Group-C

₹930 · monthly

Certificate courses in engineering, technology, architecture, medicine, and other vocational courses (minimum duration of one year): Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months.

> Course of Study Group-D

₹804 · monthly

General courses up to graduate level: Hostellers: ₹804/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹420/- per month for 12 months.

₹930 · monthly

Postgraduate studies in Arts, Commerce, and other subjects: Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months.

> Conditions for Disbursement

The scholarship amount will be reduced to 50% if a student fails the annual examination but continues studies, except in cases of medical grounds or natural calamities.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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Income Certificate issued by competent authorities of GNCTD (for OBC and Minority students).
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Affidavit, in the case of a gap in education up to 3 years.
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Caste Certificate issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD, in the name of the student or father.
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Domicile Certificate of Delhi (if the caste certificate is not issued by GNCTD).
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Proof of residency in Delhi for the past three years (e.g., EPIC card, Aadhaar Number, Ration Card, MTNL landline bill, Driving License, or Domicile Certificate).
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Declaration by parent/guardian affirming the student's minority community status.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.9K