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State SchemeVerified for 2026

Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Higher Ed) Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • * Aadhaar Card
  • * Caste Certificate
  • * Income Certificate (< ₹2 Lakhs, though relaxable for SC/ST under merit)
  • * College Bonafide and Fee Structure
  • * Academic Marksheets

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Higher Ed)

Q.What is the family income limit for OBC college students?

The annual family income ceiling is ₹2 Lakhs for OBC students.

Q.Can PG students apply?

Yes, postgraduate and diploma course students are covered under this scheme.

Q.How is the scholarship paid?

Disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account.