Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Scheduled Caste (SC) students of the state studying in Class 1 to 10
India
A consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹7,000 per annum
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes 9 and 10), Jammu and Kashmir 2024 is an initiative of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, for SC community students of Jammu and Kashmir who are studying in Class 9 and 10. The objective of this scheme is to support the education of SC students to eliminate the incidence of dropout, especially during the transition from elementary to the secondary stage. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹7,000 per annum.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Component I:
Component II:
The eligible students will receive the following awards:-
Particulars | Academic Allowance (per annum in ₹) | |
Day Scholars | 3,500 | |
Hosteller | Component I: 7,000 | Component II: 8,000 (From Class 3 to 10) |
A 10% extra allowance will be given to disabled students. The disability as defined under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995) Act has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.
Additional Documents (if applicable):
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
Application Deadline: 15th November 2024
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Room No. 637, A-Wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
Question: Is there any attendance requirement to apply for this scheme?
Answer: Yes, to be eligible applicants must have at least 75% attendance for this scheme.
Question: Which category students can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category can apply for this scholarship.
Question: Is there any criteria for annual income for this scheme?
Answer: To be eligible for this scheme the annual family income should not be more than ₹2,50,000. Also, applicants must submit the income document as proof.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the Jammu Kashmir Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC 2024?
Answer: The last date to apply for the scholarship is 15th November 2024.
Question: Can I apply offline for the Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Jammu Kashmir 2024?
Answer: No, students can only apply through the online mode of applicationfor this scheme.