Sarkari Yojana
Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others
About Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others
This program hands financial support to parents of children from Scheduled Castes and other disadvantaged communities so they can afford schooling at the Pre-Matric level. It is designed to lift these children’s participation in education, bring down the drop-out rate — especially around the move from primary to secondary school — sharpen academic performance, and improve the odds of continuing past the Pre-Matric stage.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian nationals are eligible to receive these scholarships.
Component 1: Pre Matric Scholarship for SC students
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in class IX…
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in class IX or X.
Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste
Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste.
The combined annual income of the applicant's parent/guardian…
The combined annual income of the applicant's parent/guardian must not cross Rs. 2.50 lakh.
Component 2: Pre-Matric scholarship for children of parents/guardians engaged in Unclean and hazardous Occupation
Students must be enrolled full-time in classes I…
Students must be enrolled full-time in classes I through X.
This scholarship is available to children/wards of parents…
This scholarship is available to children/wards of parents or guardians who, regardless of caste or religion, fall under any of these categories
Individuals working as Manual Scavengers.
Tanners & Flayers.
Waste pickers.
Those engaged in hazardous cleaning work.
No income limit applies to families under this…
No income limit applies to families under this component.
A student may hold only one scholarship at a time for classes I to X, and must inform the awarding authority if another scholarship is granted.
Benefits Provided
Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
Day Scholar:
₹3,500/- is granted per annum
Hosteller:
Component 1- ₹7,000/- per annum
Component 2- ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)
Divyang (Disabled) students additionally receive a 10% extra allowance on top of this.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A recent photograph of the applicant
A recent photograph of the applicant.
An academic certificate confirming enrolment
An academic certificate confirming enrolment.
A certificate proving Caste status
A certificate proving Caste status.
Proof of family income
Proof of family income.
A Domicile Certificate establishing residence
A Domicile Certificate establishing residence.
Details of the applicant's Bank Account
Details of the applicant's Bank Account.
A copy of the Aadhaar Card
A copy of the Aadhaar Card.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others through the online application process outlined below.
Every April, applications open on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/). New Registration:
Go to the New Registration page of the…
Go to the New Registration page of the National Scholarship Portal.
The Registration Guidelines appear; scroll to the bottom,…
The Registration Guidelines appear; scroll to the bottom, read the undertaking carefully, accept the Terms, and click “Next”.
On the next window, enter the mobile number…
On the next window, enter the mobile number and OTP, then click “Verify”.
Once verified, continue with the e-KYC process (as…
Once verified, continue with the e-KYC process (as applicable).
A reference number will be generated on completion…
A reference number will be generated on completion and sent to the registered phone number. Process for OTR ID number generation:
Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services on the android…
Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services on the android device.
Download and install the NSP OTR App from…
Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
Open the mobile app and select “eKYC with…
Open the mobile app and select “eKYC with FaceAuth”, highlighted in red.
Enter the allotted reference number and click on…
Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive an OTP on the mobile number.
Enter the received OTP and captcha on screen…
Enter the received OTP and captcha on screen and click Next.
Click on the “Proceed for Face Authentication” button,…
Click on the “Proceed for Face Authentication” button, highlighted in red.
UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face…
UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication; ensure these services are preinstalled on the device.
On successful completion of face-authentication, the OTR no
On successful completion of face-authentication, the OTR no. will be generated and also sent to the registered mobile no. Fresh Application:
Visit the applicant Login page of the National…
Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal. Enter the One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received…
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on the registered mobile number. This leads to the Password Reset screen; create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit” to reach the “Applicant's Dashboard”
Click “Submit” to reach the “Applicant's Dashboard”.
On the left pane, click “Application Form”
On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory; fill in the details and upload the documents.
Either click “Save as Draft” to complete the…
Either click “Save as Draft” to complete the application later, or click “Final Submit” to submit the application. Track Payment Status Students can track their payment status from the “Know Your Payment” section in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal, either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number, or NSP Application ID. NOTE 1: The opening & closing timelines of the National Scholarships Portal will be announced by the Portal itself. NOTE 2: Online applications get verified at two levels — first by the Institute where the student is studying, and thereafter by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/Official nominated by the State as State Nodal Agency (for both fresh and renewal applicants). NOTE 3: A delay in renewal or verification will not permanently debar students from scholarships; however, renewal applications must be submitted within a cut-off date, and missing this deadline means renewal for that year will not be allowed.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.