The selection will be based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Delhi 2024-25
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Eligibility
Students studying in Classes 9 or 10
Region
India
Award
₹4,000 per annum
Deadline
31-May-2025
About The Program
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Delhi 2024-25 is an initiative of the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of NCT Delhi to the OBC category students studying in Classes 9 or 10 in Government schools. The selected students will receive a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000 per annum.
Source Link: Welfare of SC/ST, Government of NCT of Delhi
EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-May-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be an Indian citizen
- be a domicile of Delhi
- belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
- be studying in Classes 9 or 10 in Government schools
- have passed the previous class
- have at least 75% attendance in the previous year
- have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000 per annum from all sources
Note:-
- Applicants receiving benefits of any other scholarship are ineligible.
- Students who fail to secure annual promotion in the next class are ineligible (in case of unavoidable reasons, a certificate by the competent authority is mandatory).
- In case of violation of school discipline or other terms & conditions of the scholarship, the provider may be suspended or even cancel the scholarship
Benefits
The selected students will receive a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000 per annum.
Documents
- Caste certificate in the name of student or father issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCT of Delhi
- Mark sheet of the previous academic year
- Income certificate issued by competent authorities (SDM/Deputy Commissioner of Revenue, GNCTD)
- Domicile certificate by the competent authority (Government of NCT of Delhi)
- Bank account in the name of the student (must linked with the Aadhaar card
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Apply Services' and click on it.
Step 4: Now. click on the 'Register' button, select the Aadhaar card for the document type, and enter the Aadhaar number and captcha code.
Step 5: Tick the checkbox and click on the 'Continue' button to register.
Step 6: After successful registration, log in using the credentials (user ID, password, and captch code).
Step 7: Select the scholarship scheme and fill the relevant details.
Step 8: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and click on the 'Submit' button.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31st May 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Applicants need to have an Aadhaar seeded bank account under their name.
- Migration of students from one school to another is not allowed during the scholarship period, however, the provider may consider the exceptional circumstances.
- Only 2 male children of the same parents/guardian are entitled to receive the scholarships, however, this restriction does not apply to the girl students.
- A minimum of 5% of seats are reserved for students with disabilities and 30% are reserved for girl students.
- Students studying in government schools under the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, N.D.M.C, Delhi Cantonment Board, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan must apply online for the scholarship.
For more details, visit the 'Scholarship Guidelines' document.
Contact Details
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities
B-Block, 2nd Floor
Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estate
New Delhi-110002
Phone Number: (011) 23379512
Important Links
Apply online link
Original website
FAQ's
Question 1: Are all pre-matric students eligible for this scholarship?
Answer: Only students who are studying in Classes 9 and 10 are eligible to receive this scholarship.
Question 2: Is there a merit requirement for this scholarship?
Answer: A minimum of 75% of marks in the previous academic year is required to be eligible for this scholarships.
Question 3: Who is providing this scholarship?
Answer: The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of NCT of Delhi is offering this opportunity.
Question 4: How will the students receive the award?
Answer: The award will be disbursed into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the student.
Question 5: Is this scholarship renewable?
Answer: The scholarship is renewable until the student passes Class 10, subject to satisfactory academic performance and 75% annual attendance.
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