SCHEMES – Official Website of Other Backward Classes & Scheduled caste

Scheme/Programme:

1. Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)/Central Plan Schemes (CPS)

1.1 Scholarship Scheme under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

OBC-Scholarship schemes, viz.,

OBC Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme (50:50)(SS:CSS) :

This scholarship is awarded under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to OBC students studying within the State and those outside the State. The expenditure is shared between centre and state in the ratio of 50:50 (Central share: State share). The aim of this Scheme is to motivate children of OBCs studying at pre-matric stage. The income ceiling for eligibility is Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum.

OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (100% CSS):

This scholarship is awarded under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to OBC students studying within the State and those outside the State by this Directorate. This is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the OBC students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. The income ceiling of parents/guardians for eligibility is Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum (including self-income, if employed)

SC-Scholarship schemes, viz.,

SC Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme (100% CSS):

This is a continuing programme implemented by this Directorate under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to award scholarship to Scheduled Castes students studying within and those outside the State, so that they perform better and progress to the post-matric stage of education.The Scheme provides financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste students studying at pre-matriculation stage to enable them to complete their education. This is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The income ceiling of parents/guardians for eligibility is Rs. 2.50 Lakh per annum (including self-income, if employed).

SC Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (100% CSS):

This is a continuing programme under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to award scholarship to Scheduled Castes students studying within the State and those outside the State. The Scheme provides financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education This is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The income ceiling of parents/guardians for eligibility is Rs. 2.50 Lakh per annum (including self-income, if employed).

EBC-Scholarship scheme, viz.,

EBC Post-Matric scholarship (100% CSS):

This is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme being implemented by the State Government through this Directorate since 2017-18. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the EBC students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage. The income ceiling of parents/guardians for eligibility is Rs.1.00 lakh per annum (including self-income, if employed).