Pre- Matric Scholarships Scheme for Scheduled Castes & Others

Description
This program provides financial aid to parents of children from Scheduled Castes and other disadvantaged groups to help them afford their children's education at the Pre-Matric level. The goal is to increase the participation of these children in education, reduce the dropout rate, especially during the transition from primary to secondary school, improve their academic performance, and increase their chances of continuing their education beyond the Pre-Matric stage.

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Benefits
• The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows:
• Day Scholar:- ₹3,500/- per annum
• Hosteller: -
• Component 1- ₹7,000/- per annum
• Component 2- ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)
• In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
2. - **Component 1: Pre Matric Scholarship for SC students**
3. Applicant students should be studying in class IX and X on a full time basis.
4. Applicant students should belong to a Scheduled Caste.
5. Parent/Guardian of applicant students income should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum
6. - **Component 2: Pre-Matric scholarship for children of parents/guardians engaged in Unclean and hazardous Occupation**
7. The students should be studying in classes I to X on a full time basis.
8. Scholarship will be admissible to the children/wards of parents/guardians who, irrespective of their caste/religion belong to one of the following categories
9. - Persons who are Manual Scavengers.
10. - Tanners &amp; Flayers.
11. - Waste pickers.
12. - Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning.
13. There is no family income ceiling under this component of the Scheme.
14. - Eligible for one scholarship at a time for classes I to X. Notify awarding body if another scholarship is received.

Application Process
Step 1: The applications are invited on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/) in the month of April every year.
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The applications are invited on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/) in the month of April every year.

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarship Portal.
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Step 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarship Portal.

Step 3: Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
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Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and accept the Terms. Click “Next”.

Step 4: Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”.
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Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”.

Step 5: Step 4: After successful verification, continue with the e-KYC process (as applicable).
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Step 4: After successful verification, continue with the e-KYC process (as applicable).

Step 6: Step 5: Once completed, your reference number will be generated, and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.
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Step 5: Once completed, your reference number will be generated, and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.

Step 7: Step 1: Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services in the android device.
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Step 1: Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services in the android device.

Step 8: Step 2: Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
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Step 2: Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.

Step 9: Step 3: After opening the mobile app Select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.
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Step 3: After opening the mobile app Select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.

Step 10: Step 4: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your mobile no.
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Step 4: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your mobile no.

Step 11: Step 5: Enter the received OTP and captcha in the screen and click Next.
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Step 5: Enter the received OTP and captcha in the screen and click Next.

Step 12: Step 6: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red.
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Step 6: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red.

Step 13: Step 7: UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication. Ensure AadhaarFaceRD services are preinstalled on your device.
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Step 7: UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication. Ensure AadhaarFaceRD services are preinstalled on your device.

Step 14: Step 8: On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR no. will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.
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Step 8: On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR no. will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.

Step 15: Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal. Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
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Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal. Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.

Step 16: Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
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Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.

Step 17: Step 3: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm.
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Step 3: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm.

Step 18: Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
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Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.

Step 19: Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
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Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.

Step 20: Step 6: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
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Students can track their payment status from the “Know Your Payment” section in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number, or NSP Application ID.
NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal will provide the timelines for opening & closing of the portal.
NOTE 2: Online applications will be verified at two levels i.e. by the Institute, where the student is studying and thereafter by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/ Official nominated by the State as State Nodal Agency (both for fresh and renewal applicants).
NOTE 3: Students will not be permanently debarred for scholarships due to delay in renewal or verification. However, students will have to submit renewal applications within a cut-off date. Renewal for that year will not be allowed if an applicant misses this deadline.

Required Documents
• Photograph.
• Academic Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Income proof.
• Domicile Certificate.
• Bank Account Details.
• Aadhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this scheme ?
A: The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes & others is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Q: What are the main objective of the scheme?
A: This program provides financial aid to parents of children from Scheduled Castes and other disadvantaged groups to help them afford their children's education at the Pre-Matric level.

Q: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
A: 1. Day Scholar- Rs. 3,500/- per annum
2. Hosteller -
Component 1- [?] 7,000/- per annum
Component 2- [?] 8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X)

Q: What benefits are provided to the Disabled students ?
A: Along with the common benefits, in addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

Q: Who can get the benefits under Component 1?
A: 1. The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
2. Applicant students should be studying in class IX and X on a full time basis
3. Applicant students should belong to a Scheduled Caste.
4. Parent/Guardian of applicant students income should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum

Q: Which categories are fall under Component 2?
A: 1. Persons who are Manual Scavengers.
2. Tanners & Flayers.
3. Waste pickers.
4. Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning.

Q: Is there any relaxation for the component 2?
A: There is no family income ceiling under component 2.

Q: What is the procedure to apply ?
A: 1. Applicant must register them self on NSP portal.
2. Login with their credentials and apply.

Q: What documents are required ?
A: 1. Aadhaar Card.
2. Link mobile no. with Aadhaar.
3. Seed bank A/C with Aadhaar.
4. Academic Documents.

Q: What is the NSP URL ?
A: URL :https://scholarships.gov.in/