Government SchemeVerified for 2026
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹8,00,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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