State SchemeVerified for 2026
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (Higher Ed) 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 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