FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & MERIT SCHOLARSHIP TO SC/ST/OBC/MINORITIES STUDENTS
All India
Last date
31/05/2026
Reward
24,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & MERIT SCHOLARSHIP TO SC/ST/OBC/MINORITIES STUDENTS
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi is an opportunity offered by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of NCT of Delhi, to the students pursuing UG/PG degree or diploma courses. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to the SC, ST, and OBC category students. The selected students will receive up to ₹24,000 per annum. Item Description Name DELHI - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND MERIT SCHOLARSHIP TO SC/ST/OBC/MINORITIES STUDENTS Provided By Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC (Government of NCT Delhi) Purpose for financial assistance SC/ST/OBC Students
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/05/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is May 31, 2026.
Eligibility
- Be an Indian citizen
- Be a domicile of Delhi
- Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
- Be studying a UG degree in one of the following subjects in a recognised college or professional/technical institution:
- Have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in the previous academic year
- Have an annual family income less than ₹3,00,000 per annum (Note:- In case of SC/ST category income ceiling is not applicable)
Award & availability
Stated amount: 24,000 The selected students will receive the financial assistance in the following manner Groups Courses Scholarship (for Hostellers) Scholarship (for Day Scholars) Group A
- Degree course in Medical/Engineering/B.Sc. (Agri)/Veterinary Science/Forensic Science/Higher Technical and professional studies
- Degree level course in Indian medicine B.A.M.S & comparable course in Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia and Homeopathy system of Medicine
- Degree courses and technical/professional and vocational courses ₹20,000 per annum ₹12,000 per annum Postgraduate courses in the above and other technical and professional courses ₹24,000 per annum ₹15,000 per annum Group B
- Diploma-level courses in Indian medicine such as B.A.M.S and equivalent courses in Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia, and Homeopathy systems of Medicine
- Diploma-level courses in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Printing Technology, Overseer, Draftsman Surveyor, Hotel Management, Catering, Applied Nutrition, Commercial Pilot License Wireless & TV Operator Sound Recording and Engineering, Photography, Film Direction, Acting, Screenplay Writing
- Postgraduate courses in science subjects 4 .Diploma level and postgraduate diploma courses in technical/professional and vocational courses (above-mentioned) ₹15,000 per annum ₹9,000 per annum Group C
- Certificate courses in Engineering Technology, Architecture, and Medicine; Diploma and Certificate courses in Agri/Veterinary Science/Fisheries/Dairy/Public Health/Sanitary Inspector/Rural services/Library Science/sub-officers course in National Fire Service College Nagpur; Degree/postgraduate diploma and postgraduate courses in teachers training/Library Science/Physical Education/Music/Fine Arts/Law/Craft Instructor/Passenger Transport Management/Associate degree in Pharmacy
- Certificate courses in technical/professional and vocational courses from government/recognised institutes (course duration at least one year) ₹12,000 per annum ₹8,000 per annum Group D General courses up to graduate level studies in Arts, Commerce & other subjects ₹12,000 per annum ₹8,000 per annum General courses up to graduate level studies in Arts, Commerce & other subjects ₹15,000 per annum ₹9,000 per annum No. of Scholarships is subject to availability, for more please visit
Application
There is no application fees.
- The applicant should upload Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued in the name of student or his father’s name by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD, Domicile Certificate of Delhi if the caste (SC) certificate is not issued by the competent authority of Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
- In the case of minority student, declaration by parent/guardian in prescribed format that his Son/Daughter belongs to particular Minority Community require.
- Applicants can submit their application online on the e-district portal.
Selection process
The students will be selected on the basis of fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. Other Info Documents Required
- Caste certificate in the name of student or father issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCT)
- Marksheet/certificate of the previous academic year
- Income certificate issued by competent authorities (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi)
- Domicile certificate by the competent authority (Government of NCT of Delhi)
- Gap certificate (in case of gap in studies for up to 3 years)
Contact
Tele: 0120 - 6619540 Email: http://helpdesk-nsp@gov.in Website: https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ Apply Now https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
