Scholarship/Merit Scholarship Schools SC/ST/OBC/Min (Studying in College/Technical/ Professional Institutions)

About This Scheme

Launched by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi, the scheme "Merit Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students studying in recognised Colleges/Professional/Technical Institutions" aims to provide financial assistance to students from marginalized communities pursuing higher education in recognized institutions. The scheme offers monthly scholarships to hostellers and day scholars based on their course of study, with amounts ranging from ₹420/- to ₹1,860/- per month. Eligible students must have secured at least 60% marks in the previous academic year. Family income limits apply only to OBC and Minority students. The scheme is implemented by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi. - The applicant should belong to the SC/ST/OBC/Minority category. - The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school, college, or institution in India. - The applicant should be a student. - The applicant should have secured a 60% or above marks in the previous examination. - If the applicant is from OBC/Minority Community, his/her annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.

Benefits

> Course of Study Group-A - Degree courses in medical/engineering/B.Sc. (Agri)/Veterinary Science/Forensic Science/Higher Technical and professional studies, and degree-level courses in Indian medicine (B.A.M.S. and comparable courses in Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia, and Homeopathy systems of Medicine): Hostellers: ₹1,620/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹900/- per month for 12 months. - For Postgraduate courses in the above fields and other technical/professional courses: Hostellers: ₹1,860/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹960/- per month for 12 months. > Course of Study Group-B - Diploma-level courses in Indian medicine, engineering, technology, architecture, and other vocational courses, as well as postgraduate courses in science subjects: Hostellers: ₹1,110/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹720/- per month for 12 months. > Course of Study Group-C - Certificate courses in engineering, technology, architecture, medicine, and other vocational courses (minimum duration of one year): Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months. > Course of Study Group-D - General courses up to graduate level: Hostellers: ₹804/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹420/- per month for 12 months. Postgraduate studies in Arts, Commerce, and other subjects: Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months. > Conditions for Disbursement - The scholarship amount will be reduced to 50% if a student fails the annual examination but continues studies, except in cases of medical grounds or natural calamities.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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