The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
Conditions & Eligibility:
- Annual income of parents/guardians must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000.
- Applicable only to Indian nationals.
- Valid for recognized post-matric or post-secondary courses in recognized institutions (exceptions apply).
- Students must belong to Scheduled Castes relevant to their state/UT and must have passed Matriculation or equivalent.
- Students repeating same level courses (e.g., B.Com after B.A.) are not eligible.
- Professional course combinations like LLB after B.Ed. generally not eligible (except dual professional studies allowed from 1980-81).
- Class XI students in continuous school courses are not eligible, unless treated as post-matric.
- PG medical students are eligible only if they are not practicing.
- Students pursuing technical/professional courses after UG/PG are eligible.
- Correspondence/distance education students are eligible.
- Employed students are eligible if income criteria is met; reimbursement limited to non-refundable fees.
- All children in the same family can avail of the scheme.
- Cannot combine this scholarship with any other. Must choose one if receiving multiple.
- Students receiving central/state government coaching stipends are not eligible for overlapping support.
Value of Scholarship:
Includes:
- Maintenance Allowance
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
- Study Tour Charges
- Thesis Typing/Printing Charges (for Research Scholars)
- Book Allowance (for correspondence/distance learners)
- Book Bank Facility (for specified courses)
- Additional Allowance for students with disabilities
Maintenance Allowance (Monthly):
| Group | Courses Covered | Hostellers (Rs) | Day Scholars (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | PG/UG in Medicine, Engineering, Management, Pilot training, CA/ICWA/CS, M.Phil/PhD etc. | 1200 | 550 |
| II | Professional courses like Pharmacy, Nursing, LLB, Mass Comm., MA/MSc/MCom, etc. | 820 | 530 |
| III | General graduate degree (BA/BSc/BCom etc.) | 570 | 300 |
| IV | Non-degree courses (XI, XII, ITI, Diploma etc.) | 380 | 230 |
Additional Allowances for SC Students with Disabilities:
- Reader Allowance: Rs. 240–160 (based on group)
- Transport Allowance: Rs. 160/month (non-hostellers)
- Escort Allowance: Rs. 160/month (severe disability)
- Hostel Helper Allowance: Rs. 160/month
- Special Coaching: Rs. 240/month (mentally ill/retarded)
Fees:
Covers all compulsory fees (e.g., tuition, library, union, games, etc.) Excludes: Refundable deposits like caution/security money.
Study Tours:
- Up to Rs. 1600/year for essential study tours (on institution’s recommendation).
Thesis Typing/Printing Charges:
- Up to Rs. 1600 (for research scholars).
Book Allowance (Distance Learners):
- Rs. 1200 per annum for prescribed books + course fee reimbursement.
This scholarship scheme aims to empower SC students through support during their educational journey and includes both academic and accessibility-related assistance.