Government SchemeVerified for 2026
CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
November 30, 2026
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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