What you get
Financial Assistance | - Scholarship amount of ₹1,500/- per student per academic year. | - One-time Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts in the name of selected students. | Conditions | - The beneficiary must maintain an active Aadhaar-linked bank account with a nationalized or scheduled bank in their own name for Direct Benefit Transfer. | - The beneficiary must provide accurate banking details to the institutional head for successful fund transfer. | - The beneficiary must not receive any other scholarship benefits under other schemes simultaneously while availing this scholarship. | - The beneficiary must apply fresh each academic year if they wish to continue receiving the scholarship in subsequent years. | - The beneficiary must cooperate with institutional verification processes and provide original documents when requested by authorities. | - The beneficiary must immediately inform the institutional head of any change in circumstances that may affect eligibility. | - The beneficiary must return the entire scholarship amount if found guilty of providing false declarations or fraudulent information.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the maximum family annual income limit that I need to maintain to remain eligible for this educational assistance?
Your family's total annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. If your family income goes beyond this threshold, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.
Can students who have physical disabilities of 40% or above receive any additional consideration during the selection process?
Yes, students with physical or mental disabilities of 40% and above, including category 2 disabilities, receive special merit consideration with additional 4 points in the selection process.
If both my parents have passed away, will I receive any special consideration while applying for financial assistance?
Students who have lost both parents receive maximum special consideration of 4 points, while those who have lost either father or mother receive 2 points in the merit calculation system.
Which specific religious communities are considered eligible to apply for this educational financial support program?
Hindu, Christian (all denominations), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi religious communities are eligible to apply for this scholarship as they are recognized minority communities.
Is there any reservation or preference given to female students in the selection process for this financial assistance?
30% of scholarships are reserved for female students, however, if sufficient female applications are not received, male students will be considered for those reserved positions.
What is the exact scholarship amount that will be credited to my bank account if I get selected?
Selected students will receive ₹1,500/- as a one-time annual scholarship amount directly transferred to their Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Can I apply for other government scholarships while receiving benefits under this particular educational assistance program?
No, students receiving benefits under this scheme cannot simultaneously avail other scholarship benefits under any other government or institutional scholarship programs.
How many students from my family can simultaneously receive this educational financial assistance in the same academic year?
Maximum two students from the same family are eligible to receive this scholarship simultaneously, and institutional heads will verify family details through ration card information.
Do I need to apply fresh every year if I want to continue receiving this scholarship support?
Yes, students who have received the scholarship once must submit a fresh application each academic year if they wish to continue receiving the financial assistance.
What are the class range requirements for students to be eligible for applying to this educational support scheme?
Students must be studying in Class 1st to Class 8th in government schools or government-aided schools to be eligible for applying to this scholarship program.
Which specific bank account type is mandatory for receiving the scholarship amount through direct transfer facility?
You must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account opened in your name with a nationalized bank or scheduled bank to receive the scholarship amount.
What happens if I provide false information or fake documents while applying for this educational financial assistance?
If false declaration is detected, your scholarship will be immediately cancelled and you will be required to return the entire scholarship amount that was disbursed.
Can students studying in private schools or self-financing institutions apply for this particular educational support program?
No, only students studying in government schools or government-aided schools from Class 1st to Class 8th are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
What is the last date for submitting applications online for this academic year's scholarship program?
Student applications must be submitted online by 12-09-2025, while institutional heads have until 19-09-2025 to complete verification and submit to the Director.