Caste-Based Scholarships in India

1. Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (SC) Students

• Eligibility:

  • Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes.

  • Studying in Class XI to postdoctoral courses.

  • Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Maintenance allowance ranging from Rs. 230 to Rs. 1,200 per month, depending on the level of study.

  • Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.

  • Additional allowances for students with disabilities.

2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Topper Award to SC/ST/OBC Students

• Eligibility:

  • Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories.

  • Topped in professional/technical degree courses in their respective universities.

  • Must have passed Class X and XII from Delhi.
    
    

• Amount:

  • One-time award of Rs. 25,000.

3. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

• Eligibility:

  • Students above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in Class XII.

  • Pursuing regular courses in recognised institutions.

  • Annual family income up to Rs. 4.50 lakh.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Rs. 12,000 per annum at the graduation level for the first three years.

  • Rs. 20,000 per annum at the postgraduate level.

  • For professional courses, Rs. 20,000 per annum in the 4th and 5th years.

4. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Students

• Eligibility:

  • Students belonging to OBC categories.

  • Studying in Class XI to postdoctoral courses.

  • Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 1.50 lakh.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Maintenance allowance ranging from Rs. 160 to Rs. 750 per month, depending on the level of study.

  • Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.

5. Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students

• Eligibility:

  • SC students with annual family income up to Rs. 8.00 lakh.

  • Secured admission in full-time courses at notified institutions.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges up to Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum for private sector institutions and Rs. 3.72 lakh per annum for private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training.

  • Living expenses of Rs. 3,000 per month.

  • Books and stationery allowance of Rs. 5,000 per annum.

  • A computer with accessories worth Rs. 45,000 as a one-time grant.

6. Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students

• Eligibility:

  • ST students studying in Class IX and X.

  • Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2 lakh.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Scholarship of Rs. 150 per month for day scholars and Rs. 350 per month for hostellers.

  • Books and ad hoc grant of Rs. 750 per annum for day scholars and Rs. 1,000 per annum for hostellers.

7. National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students

• Eligibility:

  • ST students pursuing professional courses at graduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 6.00 lakh.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Tuition fees up to Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum.

  • Living expenses of Rs. 2,200 per month.

  • Books and stationery allowance of Rs. 3,000 per annum.

  • One-time assistance of Rs. 45,000 for computer and accessories

8. Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna for SC/ST/OBC Students

• Eligibility:

  • Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories.

  • Studying in Class IX to XII in Delhi schools.

  • Secured minimum 50% marks in the previous class for Class IX and X, and 60% for Class XI and XII.

  • Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 8 lakh.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Rs. 5,000 per annum for Class IX and X.

  • Rs. 10,000 per annum for Class XI and XII.

9. National Overseas Scholarship for SC Candidates

• Eligibility:

  • Students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans.

  • Secured admission in a foreign university for Master's or Ph.D. courses.

  • Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 8.00 lakh.
    
    

• Amount:

  • Maintenance allowance of USD 15,400 per annum for the USA and other countries, and GBP 9,900 per annum for the UK.

  • Annual contingency and equipment allowance of USD 1,500 or GBP 1,100.

  • Poll tax, visa fees, and medical insurance premium.

These caste-based scholarship schemes are instrumental in fostering educational inclusivity and ensuring that students from marginalised communities have the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations. By alleviating financial barriers, these scholarships contribute significantly to the socio-economic upliftment of disadvantaged groups in India.