CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-based. Girl students who are the only child of their parents, secured 60% or more in Class 10 CBSE Board exams, and are studying in Class 11 and 12 are eligible.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.