Government SchemeVerified for 2026
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/Percent60% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsClass 11, Class 12
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Gender LimitGirls
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Indian Citizens
Special Conditions
Must be a single girl child of the family and studying in a CBSE affiliated school.
FAQs for CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Q.Who qualifies as a Single Girl Child?
An applicant who is the only child of her parents (no brothers or sisters) qualifies under this scheme.
Q.What is the academic eligibility requirement?
You must have passed the CBSE Class X Board Examination with at least 60% marks and must be pursuing Class XI and XII in a CBSE-affiliated school.
Q.What is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship is ₹500 per month, totaling ₹6,000 per year, paid for a maximum of 2 years.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helplinescholarship.cbse@nic.in