Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th
in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Apply for Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Scheme Overview
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.
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.
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
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Number. |
| 2 | One copy of the application for scholarship in the prescribed form. |
| 3 | One passport size photograph with signature of the student thereon (for fresh scholarship). |
| 4 | One self-attested copy of certificates, diploma, degree etc. in respect of all examinations passed. |
| 5 | A certificate of Caste duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. |
| 6 | Income declaration of the self-employed parents/guardian in the form of a certificate issued by Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. |
| 7 | Income Certificate of the employed parents/guardian issued by their employer. |
| 8 | A consolidated certificate of income of the employed parents/guardian from the Revenue Officer (only in case of any other additional source of income). |
How to Apply in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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…
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.
Offline 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.
Offline NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Common questions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Who can apply for Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Applicants in Andaman and Nicobar Islands typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Centrally-Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Students Studying In Classes 9th & 10th?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2012 through 1 January 2012, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are monthly allowances depending on the type and extent of disability. There is Reader Allowance, Transport Allowance, Escort Allowance, Helper Allowance and Coaching Allowance.