Sarkari Yojana
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India
About Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India
Administered by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the “Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India” gives scholarships to school-going children from poorer OBC households whose yearly income sits below twice the poverty line.
Duration of Scholarship
Day scholars can receive the scholarship from class 1 onward at the pre-matric stage, while hostellers become eligible from class 3 onward. It stops once class 10 ends, and within each academic year the scholarship runs for 10 months.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scholarship is sanctioned for students whose parents'/guardians'…
The scholarship is sanctioned for students whose parents'/guardians' income from every source stays within ₹ 2,50,000/- a year.
It applies only to institutions and pre-matriculation courses…
It applies only to institutions and pre-matriculation courses formally recognised by the relevant State Government or Union Territory Administration.
A minimum of 60% attendance in the previous…
A minimum of 60% attendance in the previous year is required to draw the scholarship.
A student receiving this scheme's benefit cannot simultaneously…
A student receiving this scheme's benefit cannot simultaneously take benefits from any other pre-matric scholarship scheme. Reservation/ Relaxation/ Preference/ Priority
Girl students must make up at least 30%…
Girl students must make up at least 30% of beneficiaries.
Students with disabilities must account for at least…
Students with disabilities must account for at least 5% of those covered by grants or scholarships.
Benefits Provided
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Scholarship
Hostellers, classes 3 to 10
Hostellers, classes 3 to 10: ₹ 500/- per month across 10 months.
Day Scholars, classes 1 to 10
Day Scholars, classes 1 to 10: ₹ 100/- per month across 10 months. Ad-Hoc Grant
Every student - hosteller or day scholar -…
Every student - hosteller or day scholar - also gets an ad-hoc grant of ₹ 500/- per year. Payment runs from the date a student joins school to the date they leave, excluding vacation periods, working out to roughly 10 months a year, except where a student joins late or leaves early mid-session.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
Aadhaar number
Aadhaar number
Proof of educational qualification
Proof of educational qualification
Bonafide certificate (issued by an institution recognised by…
Bonafide certificate (issued by an institution recognised by the concerned State Government/UT Administration)
OBC caste certificate
OBC caste certificate
Income certificate
Income certificate
Aadhaar-linked bank account details
Aadhaar-linked bank account details.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India through the online application process outlined below.
Head to the National Scholarship Portal and choose…
Head to the National Scholarship Portal and choose "New Registration." You'll see the registration guidelines - scroll down and read the undertaking closely, then accept the terms and click "Continue."
Complete the registration form that appears (fields marked…
Complete the registration form that appears (fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory) and click "Register." Your Application ID and password appear on screen and are also sent via SMS to your registered mobile number.
Go to the "New Registration" page, choose "Login…
Go to the "New Registration" page, choose "Login to Apply," and enter your Application ID, password, and the CAPTCHA, then click "Login." Enter the OTP sent to your mobile, which takes you to a password-reset screen - set and confirm a new password, then click "Submit" to land on your "Applicant's Dashboard."
From the left menu of the dashboard, open…
From the left menu of the dashboard, open "Application Form," fill in every mandatory (*) field, and upload the needed documents. Choose "Save as Draft" to finish later, or "Final Submit" to lodge the application immediately.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.