Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th
A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes studying in Class 9th and 10th in a Govt. School / a School recognized by Govt. / CBSE / State Board of Secondary Education.
About This Scheme
A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes studying in Class 9th and 10th in a Govt. School / a School recognized by Govt. / CBSE / State Board of Secondary Education.
The Total Annual income of parents/guardians of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹ 2.50 Lakh per Annum.
The scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. The scholarship will be available for studying in India only. The scholarship will be awarded by the govt. of the state/UT to which the applicant belongs (domiciled).
ALL eligible Scheduled Caste candidates will be given scholarships as prescribed in this Scheme.
Benefits
Scholarship (₹ per month) (for 10 months in an academic year): ₹ 225 for Day Scholars, ₹ 525 for Hostellers.
Books and Ad hoc Grant (₹ per annum): ₹ 750 for Day Scholars, ₹ 1000 for Hostellers.
Additional Monthly Allowances for Person with Disability (PwD) studying in private unaided Schools –
Reader Allowance (for Blind students) – ₹ 160
Transport Allowance (if the students do not reside in the hostel which is within the premises of the Educational Institution) – ₹ 160
Escort Allowance (only for Severely Disabled Day Scholars / Students with low extremity disability) – ₹ 160
Helper Allowance (admissible to any of the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopaedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an Educational Institution who may need the assistance of a helper) – ₹ 160
Coaching Allowance to Mentally Retarded and Mentally ill Students – ₹ 240
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a student.
The applicant must be studying in Class 9th or Class 10th.
The applicant must be from Scheduled Caste.
The Total Income of parents/guardian of the applicant must be less than or equal to ₹ 2.5 lakh per annum.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The application form (as prescribed by the State Govt. and made available on the website of the state govt.) complete in all respects should be submitted by the student to the Head of the Institution/School by 30th November of the academic year.
Step 2: The duly filled application forms received from the students shall be forwarded by the Head of Institution, after scrutiny and with his recommendation, to the Block / District level authorities.
Step 3: State Governments/UT Administrations will delegate powers to sanction scholarships under the scheme to appropriate District / Block level authorities/ Heads of Institutions, as appropriate.
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Scholarship (₹ per month) (for 10 months in an academic year): ₹ 225 for Day Scholars, ₹ 525 for Hostellers.
Books and Ad hoc Grant (₹ per annum): ₹ 750 for Day Scholars, ₹ 1000 for Hostellers.
Additional Monthly Allowances for Person with Disability (PwD) studying in private unaided Schools -
Reader Allowance (for Blind students) – ₹ 160
Transport Allowance (if the students do not reside in the hostel which is within the premises of the Educational Institution) – ₹ 160
Escort Allowance (only for Severely Disabled Day Scholars / Students with low extremity disability) – ₹ 160
Helper Allowance (admissible to any of the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopaedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an Educational Institution who may need the assistance of a helper) – ₹ 160
Coaching Allowance to Mentally Retarded and Mentally ill Students – ₹ 240
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The application form (as prescribed by the State Govt. and made available on the website of the state govt.) complete in all respects should be submitted by the student to the Head of the Institution/School by 30th November of the academic year.
Step 2: The duly filled application forms received from the students shall be forwarded by the Head of Institution, after scrutiny and with his recommendation, to the Block / District level authorities.
Step 3: State Governments/UT Administrations will delegate powers to sanction scholarships under the scheme to appropriate District / Block level authorities/ Heads of Institutions, as appropriate.
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th |
| Short Title | PRE-SC |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Categories | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | SC, PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹250,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 27 Jun 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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