Scholarship/Merit Scholarship Schools SC/ST/OBC/Min (Studying in College/Technical/ Professional Institutions)
State: Delhi
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides monthly financial aid to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing higher education. Benefits include scholarships for hostellers and day scholars, with eligibility based on academic performance and income criteria.

Benefits:
> **Course of Study Group-A**

- Degree courses in medical/engineering/B.Sc. (Agri)/Veterinary Science/Forensic Science/Higher Technical and professional studies, and degree-level courses in Indian medicine (B.A.M.S. and comparable courses in Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia, and Homeopathy systems of Medicine): Hostellers: ₹1,620/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹900/- per month for 12 months.
- For Postgraduate courses in the above fields and other technical/professional courses: Hostellers: ₹1,860/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹960/- per month for 12 months.

> **Course of Study Group-B**

- Diploma-level courses in Indian medicine, engineering, technology, architecture, and other vocational courses, as well as postgraduate courses in science subjects: Hostellers: ₹1,110/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹720/- per month for 12 months.

> **Course of Study Group-C**

- Certificate courses in engineering, technology, architecture, medicine, and other vocational courses (minimum duration of one year): Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months.

> **Course of Study Group-D**

- General courses up to graduate level: Hostellers: ₹804/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹420/- per month for 12 months.

Postgraduate studies in Arts, Commerce, and other subjects: Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months.
> **Conditions for Disbursement**

- The scholarship amount will be reduced to 50% if a student fails the annual examination but continues studies, except in cases of medical grounds or natural calamities.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
- The applicant should belong to the SC/ST/OBC/Minority category.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school, college, or institution in India.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should have secured a 60% or above marks in the previous examination.
- If the applicant is from OBC/Minority Community, his/her annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1: Visit the e-District Portal of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
Step 2: On the top right corner of the homepage, click “Login/Register”, then click “Register". You will be taken to the "Citizen Registration Form". Carefully read the “Guidelines for Online Registration” provided at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: In the Citizen Registration Form, select "Aadhaar Card" as the Document Type, and provide the Aadhaar Number. Fill in the captcha code and click “Continue”. 
Step 4: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields. If required, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP. Enter the Captcha code and click “Continue to Register”. You will receive your Login ID and Password on the Mobile Number/Email Address provided during the registration.
ApplicationStep 1: Visit the e-District Portal of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
Step 2: On the top right corner of the homepage, click “Login/Register”, you will be taken to the “Citizen Login Form”
Step 3: Provide your Login ID and Password, enter the Captcha code and click “Login”.
Step 4: Go to the home page and click “Apply Service”. Navigate to the scheme that you intend to apply for. Click on the name of the scheme. You will be taken to the scheme's online application form.
Step 5: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions and/or declaration (if any), then click "Finish”. 
Step 6: An OTP will be received on the registered mobile number. Provide the OTP and click “Submit”. An acknowledgement of successful submission shall be sent over Email/SMS/Both.
Track Application StatusStep 1: Visit the "Track Your Application" page.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields. Enter the Captcha Code, and click "Submit".
Your current application status will be displayed.

Documents Required:
Common Documents
Income Certificate issued by competent authorities of GNCTD (for OBC and Minority students).
Affidavit, in the case of a gap in education up to 3 years.
Only for SC/ST/OBC Students
Caste Certificate issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD, in the name of the student or father.
Domicile Certificate of Delhi (if the caste certificate is not issued by GNCTD).
Only for Minority Students
Proof of residency in Delhi for the past three years (e.g., EPIC card, Aadhaar Number, Ration Card, MTNL landline bill, Driving License, or Domicile Certificate).
Declaration by parent/guardian affirming the student's minority community status.