Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship to the Other Backward Classes for studies in India
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Program Overview!
Financial restrictions should never allow education to remain out of reach. The Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students guarantees that qualified candidates enrolled in Classes IX and X in government institutions get the required help. This scholarships seeks to enable students to keep on their study free from financial burden.
Reasons for your application
- For qualified students, covers academic costs.
- Available to students attending government institutions.
- Promotes consistent performance and attendance.
- Apply right now and easily keep on your studies
Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹4,000 per year for academic expenses.
- Encourages students to stay in school and complete secondary education.
- Direct transfer of scholarship amount to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- Ensures at least 5% of the beneficiaries are students with disabilities.
- 30% of the scholarships are reserved for girl students.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must belong to the OBC category.
- Annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- Students must be studying in Class IX or X in a Government school.
- Must have a minimum 75% attendance in the previous academic year.
- Only two boys from the same family can avail of the scholarship (no limit for girls).
- Students should not be receiving any other pre-matric scholarship.
Application Process
Step 1: Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 2: Fill out the application form with accurate details.
Step 3: Upload the required documents:
- Caste Certificate (issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner, GNCTD)
- Income Certificate (valid at the time of submission)
- Previous year mark sheet
- Bank Account details (linked with Aadhaar)
- A certificate from the school confirming admission and attendanceStep 4: Submit the application before the deadline. Step 5: Track your application status on the NSP portal.
🔹 Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected without prior notice.
🔹 Students studying in Government schools under Directorate of Education, NDMC, Delhi Cantonment Board, or Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan must apply online.