government SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Class 9-10) (HP) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 August 2026
The application deadline is typically August 31st for the academic cycle.
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 Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Class 9-10) (HP)
Q.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.
Q.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.
Q.How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship is paid directly into the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helplinehelpdesk@nsp.gov.in, 0177-2656622