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Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10)

Centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice for Scheduled Caste students studying full-time in Class 9 or 10 in a government school or a recognised school. Parents' or guardians' income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh a year. The scholarship is given for a class only once, so a student who repeats a class does not get it again for that class. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) through your state. For 2026-27 the NSP last date is usually 31 Oct; one state notice (Meghalaya) shows 30 Oct 2026 for its students, so no date is set here. Confirm the date on NSP.

Amount / benefit: Day scholar / hosteller rates (confirm on NSP)

Source: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (paid through State/UT governments)

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What you get

A monthly scholarship for 10 months a year, with higher rates for hostellers than for day scholars, plus an allowance for students with disabilities. Sources show different rates (older guideline ₹225 / ₹525 a month, a 2026-27 summary ₹3,500 / ₹7,000 a year), so confirm the current amount on NSP.

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
Category: Scheduled Caste (SC)
Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year
Education level: Class 10

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

SC certificate
Income certificate of parents/guardian (not above ₹2.5 lakh)
Previous class marksheet
School bonafide / admission proof
Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked bank account

How to apply, step by step

Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
From the list of schemes, select 'Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10)'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.

हिंदी में आवेदन कैसे करें

scholarships.gov.in पर जाकर Students सेक्शन खोलें। अपना आधार और मोबाइल नंबर पास रखें।
सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
योजनाओं की सूची में से 'Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10)' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
व्यक्तिगत, कोर्स, संस्थान और बैंक की जानकारी भरें। बैंक खाता आपका अपना और आधार से लिंक होना चाहिए।
इस कार्ड में दी गई दस्तावेज़ों की सूची के अनुसार उनकी स्कैन कॉपी अपलोड करें।
फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

The last date is announced on the official website and can change each year. Please check the official portal before you apply.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (paid through State/UT governments))

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10)?

Open to students from any state in India; Category: Scheduled Caste (SC); Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year; Education level: Class 10. Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10) give?

A monthly scholarship for 10 months a year, with higher rates for hostellers than for day scholars, plus an allowance for students with disabilities. Sources show different rates (older guideline ₹225 / ₹525 a month, a 2026-27 summary ₹3,500 / ₹7,000 a year), so confirm the current amount on NSP. Amount: Day scholar / hosteller rates (confirm on NSP).

Which documents are needed for Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10)?

SC certificate, Income certificate of parents/guardian (not above ₹2.5 lakh), Previous class marksheet, School bonafide / admission proof, Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked bank account.

What is the official website for Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 and 10)?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (paid through State/UT governments)).