Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Class 9-10) (HP)
Department of Education, Government of India & Directorate of Education Himachal Pradesh · Himachal Pradesh
Amount
₹7k+
Deadline
31 Aug
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Last Verified
2026-27
About the Program
Get HP Pre-Matric SC/ST Scholarship 2026 eligibility criteria, annual benefits, required documents checklist, and NSP online registration guidelines.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹7k+
Provides monthly stipend and ad-hoc book grants. Day scholars receive approx. ₹3,500 per year, and hostellers receive up to ₹7,000 per year.
Annual book grants and monthly maintenance allowance for 10 months.
Note: Must be a regular student in a government or recognized private school.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Class 9, Class 10
- Course / stream: Relevant courses
- Income limit: Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
- Category: SC/ST
- Domicile: Himachal Pradesh
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Aadhaar Card
- —Bonafide Himachali Certificate
- —Caste Certificate (SC/ST) issued by Tehsildar
- —Income Certificate (family income under ₹2.5 Lakh)
- —Previous year marksheet
- —Recent Passport-size Photograph
- —Bank Passbook linked to Aadhaar
Selection Process
Eligibility-based verification.
Renewal Policy
Passing to the next grade (Class 10) with satisfactory attendance.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- 2
Register and generate an OTR ID.
- 3
Log in and select 'Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Class 9-10) - Himachal Pradesh'.
- 4
Complete all forms and upload the required certificates (income, caste, bonafide).
- 5
Submit and take a printout for school submission.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 August 2026
The application deadline is typically August 31st for the academic cycle.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the family income limit for HP Pre-Matric SC/ST scholarship?
The annual family income of the parents or guardians must not exceed ₹2.50 Lakh from all sources.
Who can apply for this Pre-Matric scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
Regular students of Class 9 and 10 who are bonafide residents of HP and belong to SC or ST categories can apply.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship is paid directly into the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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