Other Backward Caste Dashamottar Scholarship Scheme (Starting from Class 11) - Uttarakhand

Description
The scheme "Other Backward Caste Dashamottar Scholarship Scheme Starting from Class 11 " has been implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support Other Backward Class OBC students of Uttarakhand from Class 11th onwards by providing financial assistance for their education, including tuition fees and other academic expenses.

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Benefits
• ***Total Amount = Educational Allowance + Tuition fee***
• **Group 1:** ₹20,000/- (₹10,000/- + ₹10,000/-) - **Group 2:** ₹13,000/- (₹8,000/- + ₹5,000/-) - **Group 3:** ₹8,000/- (₹6,000/- + ₹2,000/-) - **Group 4:** ₹5,000/- (₹5,000/- + ₹ 0)
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category.
3. The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized school/educational institution in Uttarakhand.
4. The applicant must be studying in Class 11 or higher level course.
5. The applicant must possess valid documents, such as Caste Certificate, Residence Certificate, Bank Passbook, Aadhaar Card, Photograph, Educational Qualification Certificates, and Income Certificate.
6. The total annual income of the parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
7. The scholarship will be available for one year only for studying in any class.
8. The applicant must have a counselling certificate.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Photograph
• Caste Certificate
• Residence Certificate
• Bank Passbook
• Educational Qualification Documents
• Income Certificate
• Other supporting documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: The applicant must be an OBC student who is a resident of Uttarakhand and studying in a recognized school or educational institution.
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Q: From which class does the scholarship start?
A: The scholarship is available from Class 11 onwards.
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Q: What is the total amount provided under this scheme?
A: The total amount includes Educational Allowance + Tuition Fee, depending on the group/category of the course.
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Q: Is income criteria applicable?
A: Yes. The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
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Q: Is a counselling certificate mandatory?
A: Yes. A counselling certificate is mandatory for availing the scholarship.
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Q: Where should students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at [https://scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in).
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Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: Once verified, the scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through the PFMS system.
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