Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.) Selection Process 2026
Candidates for the Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.) 2026 are evaluated and ranked based on pre-defined parameters. Understand how merit lists are generated, income verification priorities, and the final disbursement flow of the up to ₹3,500 annually benefit.
How Candidates are Selected
Based on SC/ST/SCA/SCC category, enrollment in classes 1-10 in government/aided schools, and meeting income limits (for classes 9-10).
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 Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.) (Selection Process)
Q.Is there an income limit for classes 1 to 8?
No, there is no income limit for SC/ST students studying in classes 1 to 8 in government and aided schools.
Q.What is the income limit for classes 9 and 10?
The parental annual income limit must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs for classes 9 and 10.