State SchemeVerified for 2026
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Higher Ed) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar
- Domicile
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Marksheets
- Fee Receipt
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 eligibility for minimum marks?
Students should not have less than 60% marks in previous academic year.[2]
Q.Is family income limit applicable to all categories?
Family income is not applicable for SC/ST students. For OBC students, family income ceiling is Rs. 3.00 Lakh per annum and income certificate is required.[2]
Q.What documents are required?
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), GNCTD. Domicile Certificate of Delhi if caste certificate not from GNCTD. Income certificate for OBC. Affidavit for gap up to 3 years.[2]
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline011-23379511; dscstschscheme.delhi@gov.in